Sid Solomon, DDS
Center for Cosmetic, Implant & Neuromuscular Dentistry
Owner and Practitioner
Facial Academy of Cosmetics & Esthetics
Founder & Course Director
Unitox Syringes
Inventor
Dental Wellness
Owner and Practitioner
Aesthetic Dental
Owner and Practitioner
About Dr. Solomon
Dr. Solomon is the Founder and Director of the Facial Academy of Cosmetics and Esthetics. He is also former faculty of University of California of Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Solomon is a proud member and graduate of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), as well as a graduate of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics.
Dr. Solomon has very successfully been treating patients in the scope of cosmetic, orthodontic, neuromuscular and full mouth reconstructive dentistry for 29 years. His thriving practice is in the heart of West Los Angeles, and he also owns and operates two satellite offices in West Hills and Westlake, California.
Dr. Solomon is the inventor of Unitox, the only FDA approved Botox® syringe. He also is the author of best-selling biography and layman guide to dentistry Dream Big…Smile Big! His book has been revered by colleagues and patients and was published in 2012. Dr. Solomon is dedicated to education and the founder of “You and the World of Medicine,” a dental education television show.
Dr. Solomon is also a humanitarian. He proudly supports various charitable organizations including ARM, dedicated to funding the advanced research on myopathies. Though his Dream Big Smile Big Scholarship, he annually awards college students pursuing a degree in dentistry with tuition assistance. Dr. Solomon lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife and four lovely children.
Education
University of the Pacific- Faculty of Dentistry – June 1988
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of California, Los Angeles – March 1985
Bachelor of Science, Psychobiology
Magna Cum Laude
Continuing Education
Occlusion Connections
- April 2016: Mastering Occlusion
- September 2016: Mastering Neuromuscular Scan Interpretation
Myotronics
- June 2016: Complex Occlusion Dynamics
- May 2016: Refining Physiologic Neuromuscular Orthotics & Restorative Functional Smile
- June 2015: Bite Analysis and Registration
- June 2014: Optimally Utilizing K7 Computerized Occlusion Technology in Complex Clinical Cases
Professional Associations & Certifications
- American Dental Association
- Occlusion Connections
- Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies
- California Dental Association
- West Los Angeles Dental Society
- Academy of General Dentistry
- American Academy of Facial Esthetics
- San Fernando Valley Dental Society
- Conscious Sedation Consulting Group
- Adult Oral Conscious Sedation Permit Certification
- Align Technologies
- Premiere Provider for Full Mouth Invisalign
- Certification for Invisalign
- Certification for Clear Principals
- National Institute of Medical Aesthetics
- Cosmetic Injections Certification
- Advanced Cosmetic Injections Certification
- American Academy of Facial Esthetics
- Botulinum Toxin Certification
- Dermal Filler Certification for Every day Practice
- Comprehensive Therapeutic Botox for Pain Management Certification
- Frontline TMJ and Facial Pain Certification
- Allergan
- Diamond Tier Provider: Among the top 200 doctors in the USA
Professional Experience
1988- Current: Center for Cosmetic, Implant, & Neuromuscular Dentistry
Owner and Practitioner
Los Angeles, California
CCIND is located in the heart of Los Angeles near Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, California. The practice was founded in 1988 by Dr. Solomon and continues to grow and thrive to the present. CCIND’s mission is to provide the highest quality of care in the most stateof the art, relaxed and friendly environment. The practice treats all phases of General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry and Neuromuscular Dentistry. Dr. Solomon works with specialized cases, including TMJ Disorder treatment, Injectables, Invisalign, and Full Mouth Restorative Rehabilitation and Reconstruction. Dr. Solomon has hosted his quarterly courses on botulinum toxin injections therapy at this location. This office is equipped with state of the art occlusal diagnostic and treatment tools and computerized technology such as K7 Computer Analysis System, Myotronics Professional TENS Units, T-Scan Novus Digital Occlusal Analysis System.
2011- Current: Dental Wellness
West Hills, California
This is satellite office which Dr. Solomon acquired in 2011. The office is located in a prestigious medical building center in West Hills and next to West Hills Hospital. Dr. Solomon treats all phases of dentistry and TMJ disorders in this office. The mission of Dental Wellness is to go the extra mile for that beautiful smile.
2011- Current: Aesthetic Dental Group
Thousand Oaks, California
Nestled between Calabasas and the West Lake village, Aesthetic Dental Group serves the entire San Fernando and Conjeo Valley populations. This boutique state of the art practice was acquired in 2011 by Dr. Solomon and has been thriving ever since. The practice treats all phases of General, Restorative and TMJ Dentistry with a focus on Botulinum Toxin Treatment.
2013- Current: Unitox
Inventor and Distributer
Dr. Solomon is proud to be the inventor of Unitox, the first, and only, FDA approved syringe for use with Botox®. This syringe brings much needed accuracy and precision to every single Botox® injection because it allows injectors to draw in units and inject in units. The product save a lot of valuable chair time and provides a more comfortable 30g needle for one time use. Unitox is being greatly used by practitioners across the United Stated and abroad.
2014- Current: FACE Academy
Founder and Course Director
FACE, the Facial academy of Cosmetics and Esthetics, was founded by Dr. Solomon in 2014 to help educate dental practitioners and medical practitioners and nurses on the most advanced and accurate Botulinum Toxin (Botox) and Dermal Filler injection techniques and applications. FACE courses are hands on and offer attendees the rare opportunity to learn all about products and then practice using them on their models under Dr. Solomon’s strict supervision and personal guidance. The mission of FACE is provide cutting edge education to practitioners from all field and sciences for the betterment and comprehensive care of patients.
2012- Current: Guest Lecturer
- Cosmetic and Advanced Neuromuscular Dentistry, TMJ Disorder
- Injectables for Aesthetic and Therapeutic Purposes
2010- Current: President
- Solomon Consulting, A Private Dental Consulting Company
- Dedicated to effectively counseling Dental Professional of case diagnosis and case presentation techniques in order to provide higher quality care and increase production.
2009 President and Founder
- “You and the World of Medicine,” a dental education TV show
Publications
Dream Big…Smile Big! A Laymen’s Guide to Dentistry
December 2012, Dark Planet Publishing
“The Many Faces of Botox”
CTW Magazine,
May 2014, pages 22-23
“Neuromuscular Dentistry: Solving the Pain Puzzle One Patient at a Time”
CTW Magazine
March 2014, pages 22-25.
Dr. Solomon, Inventing Better Smiles
Huffington Post
May 2016 issue online
Top Doctors
Modern Luxury’s “Angeleno” Magazine
August 2016
Acknowledgements
- KCAL 9:
- Featured multiple times on “The Doctor’s Show” as Leading TMJ expert of the country
- Featured on News’ “Lisa’s It List” for ‘Best Cosmetic Dental Spa”
- ABC 7:
- Featured on Eyewitness News for Composite Fillings Safety
- Fox 11:
- Featured on News for Neuromuscular Techniques
- Consumers’ Research Council of America
- America’s Top Dentists
- Alumni Association of the College of Physicians and Surgeons
- American Dental Association/ Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations
Expertise
- Full Mouth Cosmetic and Therapeutic Reconstruction
- Temporomandibular Joint Treatment and Therapy
- Usage and Administration of Botulinum Toxins and Dermal Fillers
- Neuromuscular Orthodontics
- Gnathological Neuromuscular Dentistry
- Implants
- Sedation/Sleep Dentistry