About - Dr. John Van der Werff

John Van der Werff received his D.D.S. degree from the University of California, San Francisco, in 1982. He was in private general practice until 2004, when he limited his practice to TMJ disorders, orofacial pain and dental sleep apnea. He has completed over 2000 hours of continuing education, including over 650 hours in orofacial pain. Dr. Van der Werff is a fellow of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain, the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, and the Academy of General Dentistry, and is certified by the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Van der Werff is also a qualified medical evaluator (QME) for the state of California.

Dr. Van der Werff has made presentations to dentists, physicians, nurses, physical therapists and the general public on many aspects of dentistry. Both the CDA and ADA have invited him to be a table clinic presenter at their annual conventions.

Dr. Van der Werff's practice philosophy includes a conservative, non-surgical approach to pain management. He strongly believes in providing gentle care, using the least invasive techniques.

Curriculum Vitae

John Van der Werff, D.D.S., Q.M.E.

Professional Practice:

• 1982 to 2004: General dentistry including root canals, cosmetic dentistry, dentures, Bioesthetic dentistry, extractions, veneers, and crowns
• 2004 to present: Practice limited to TMD, Dental Sleep Medicine & Orofacial/Craniofacial Pain
• 1982 to 2003: Hospital dentistry in geriatric and acute care hospitals

Education:

• University of California, San Francisco: B.S., D.D.S, 1982
• University of California, Davis: B.S. in Zoology, 1978
• Santa Rosa Junior College: A.S in Pre-dental, 1976

Licenses:

• California State Board of Dental Examiners - July 1982 to present
• California State QME - 2004 to present

Leadership Roles:

• Member of the Northern California Dental Society peer-review committee from 2008 to present
• Expert witness for jury trial
• Board of Directors, Northern California Dental Society: 1986-93, 2005-2008
• Editor for "Roots" newsletter Northern California Dental Society: 2005-2008
• Continuing Education Committee, Northern California Dental Society: 1998 to present
• President, Northern California Dental Health Foundation 1986-1988
• Assistant Clinical Professor, Oral Medicine: 1982-1985 (U of CA - San Francisco)
• Academic positions: Assistant Clinical Professor, Operative: 1983-1984 (U of CA - San Francisco)

Professional Organization Memberships:

• Fellow, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain 2008
• Fellow, American Academy of Orofacial Pain 2006
• Northern California Dental Society since 1985
• American and California Dental Associations since 1982
• Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine since 2004
• Mastership, Academy of General Dentistry 2010
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry 1997-2003
• Fellow, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine 2008

Hospital Affiliations:

• Staff: Mercy Medical Center, since 1992
• Staff: Northern California Rehab Hospital since 2003
• Dentistry for home bound patients and nursing homes: San Francisco Bay Area 1983-1985 and Redding area 1986-2002

Continuing Education:

• Over 2000 hours. Covering all areas of dentistry, with over 650 hours on TMD and Orofacial/ Craniofacial pain
• Orognathic Bioesthetics International Institute- Level IV graduate 1996
• Leadership and management training - Pride Institute 1990

Courses Developed:

• Multiple slide / PowerPoint presentations to dentists, physicians, nurses and general public
• Table clinic presenter - CDA and ADA conventions