Dr. Rick Borquez, DDS – Board-Certified Orofacial Pain Specialist
Board-certified Orofacial Pain Specialist Providing Advanced Tmj Disorder Treatment in Westlake Village, California and Southern California
Dr. Richard Borquez, DDS (commonly known as Dr. Rick Borquez), is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. His practice in Westlake Village, California is limited exclusively to the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, orofacial pain conditions, trigeminal nerve injuries, jaw-related headaches, and dental sleep medicine.
He serves patients from Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu, and surrounding Southern California communities.
Primary Board Certification & Specialty Recognition
- Diplomate, American Board of Orofacial Pain (ABOP) – 2007
- Fellow, American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) – 2011
- Orofacial Pain Specialist – 2022
- Practice Limited to Orofacial Pain & Sleep Disorders Since 2016
Dedicated to Excellence in Treating Orofacial Pain Disorders and Sleep Apnea
Professional Licensure & Credential Verification – California & National Organizations
Dr. Borquez maintains active licensure and membership with state and national dental organizations relevant to TMJ and orofacial pain treatment.
California Dental Licensure
California Dental License #27731Licensed Since 1978Issued by the Dental Board of California
Primary Practice Location:Westlake Village, CA 91361
National Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) – Member #912
- American Dental Association (ADA) – Member #159780610
- California Dental Association (CDA) – Member #10675
- American Board of Orofacial Pain (ABOP) – Diplomate Member #ABOP1296
- Santa Barbara/Ventura Dental Society
Academic Appointments & Teaching Roles in Orofacial Pain and Tmj Disorders
Dr. Borquez has held academic teaching positions focused on temporomandibular disorders (TMD), trigeminal nerve injuries, and chronic facial pain.
University & Academic Positions
- Visiting Clinical Professor, University of Southern California (USC) – 2024–Present
- Clinical Instructor, USC Orofacial Pain Clinic – 2006–2024
- Lecturer, USC Orofacial Pain / TMD Series – 2007–Present
- Visiting Lecturer, Harvard Dental School – 2018
These appointments reflect advanced specialization in orofacial pain diagnosis and treatment.
Clinical Focus: Tmj Disorders, Facial Pain & Dental Sleep Medicine in Westlake Village, Ca
Dr. Borquez limits his clinical practice to:
- Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
- Orofacial & Neuropathic Facial Pain
- Trigeminal Nerve Injuries
- Jaw-Related Headaches
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea & Oral Appliance Therapy
All evaluations are diagnosis-driven and non-surgical in nature.
Expert Witness Experience in Tmj, Dental Injury & Nerve Injury Cases
In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Borquez provides expert witness services related to dental injury, trigeminal nerve injury, and temporomandibular joint disorders.
Professional Legal Experience
- Expert Witness – 2016 to Present
- 40 Record Reviews
- 5 Depositions
- 3 Trial Appearances
- Majority of cases retained for the defense
Professional inquiries may contact the office directly.
Curriculum Vitae – Professional Download
The complete Curriculum Vitae of Dr. Richard Borquez, DDS is available for professional and attorney review.
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Faculty, Usc Orofacial Pain Clinic Ucla Dental School Graduate
Member
- American Academy Orofacial Pain Clinic
- American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
- Headache Cooperative of the Pacific
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- Santa Barbara-Ventura County Dental Society
Community Services
- Moorpark Boys and Girls Club - Board of Directors
- Moorpark Rotary Club – Past President
- Moorpark Chamber of Commerce - Past Board of Directors
- Moorpark Food Pantry - Past Board of Directors
- Moorpark Packers - Past Board of Directors
Lecturer
- USC course: Temporomandibular Disorders (2009-present)
- USC course: Sleep Apnea for Dentists (2009-present)
- USC course: Neuropathic Pain Disorders and Headache (2009-present)
- USC course: Medications for Orofacial Pain Disorders (2009-present)
- Palm Springs Study Club: Temporomandibular Disorders (2012)
- Kois Center, Seattle: Orofacial Pain Disorders That Mimic TMD (2012)
- Southern California Kois Study Club: (2013) a. Traumatic Trigeminal Nerve Injuries b. Splints, NTI & Bruxism
- Conejo Simi Implant Study Club: Traumatic Trigeminal Nerve Injuries (2013)