Westlake TMJ & Sleep Apnea Expert
WELCOME TO
WESTLAKE TMJ & SLEEP
Discover a renewed sense of comfort and well-being with Dr. Rick Borquez, DDS, an expert in orofacial pain, TMJ, neuropathic pain, and sleep disorders. After 36 years of treating orofacial pain in Moorpark, Dr. Borquez has chosen to focus his practice on providing top-tier care for TMD, Neuropathic Pain, Sleep disorders, and Headaches in Westlake Village, CA.
Patient Services
TMJ Disorders
TMJ disorders involve issues with your complex jaw joint. Thankfully, these problems, which can cause symptoms like pain or clicking sounds, are now more easily diagnosed and treated than before.
Neuropathic Pain
Neuropathic Pain Disorders are the most confusing and the most difficult to treat. These pain disorders are usually chronic and arise from the brain and nerves of the head, face and neck.
Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a serious medical condition (heart disease) and must be diagnosed by a physician. Diagnosis is based on the results of an overnight sleep study called a Polysomnogram (PSG), along with a patient evaluation and history.
Headaches
There have been many advances in the diagnosis and treatment of headaches over the past decade. Dr. Borquez is a member of the HCOP (Headache Cooperative of the Pacific, hcop.org) consisting of Neurologists, MD’s and Orofacial Pain specialists who treat headaches.
Expert Witness
Dr. Rick Borquez is an esteemed Expert Witness with nine years of experience serving Plaintiff and Defense attorneys not only in California but also across multiple states. His expertise encompasses Record Reviews, Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs), Depositions, and Trials.
Dr. Borquez’s expertise as an Expert Witness stems from his extensive experience in treating Orofacial Pain disorders and his role as a Clinical Instructor at the USC Orofacial Pain Clinic. He has also delivered lectures on these subjects at respected institutions such as USC Dental School, Harvard University, and the California Dental Association (CDA) annual meeting.
Expert Witness
Dr. Rick Borquez is an esteemed Expert Witness with nine years of experience serving Plaintiff and Defense attorneys not only in California but also across multiple states. His expertise encompasses Record Reviews, Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs), Depositions, and Trials.
Dr. Borquez’s expertise as an Expert Witness stems from his extensive experience in treating Orofacial Pain disorders and his role as a Clinical Instructor at the USC Orofacial Pain Clinic. He has also delivered lectures on these subjects at respected institutions such as USC Dental School, Harvard University, and the California Dental Association (CDA) annual meeting.
Meet the Doctor
Dr. Rick Borquez, DDS, possesses extensive expertise in treating TMJ, Facial Pain, Headaches, and Sleep Apnea/Snoring disorders. He is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain and a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Borquez also serves as a faculty member at the USC Dental School Orofacial Pain Clinic, instructing post-graduate dental students in orofacial pain disorders. His commitment to excellence ensures that choosing Dr. Borquez is a decision you can trust.
