DR. LES LATNER - SMILE Los Angeles (SLEEP APNEA)

Dr. Latner graduated from the Washington University School of Dental Medicine in St. Louis and then completed a two-year residency in pediatric dentistry at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

Dr. Latner is one of fewer than 10 dentists who've achieved both accreditation in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and a mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. Also, he currently serves on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, is a clinical assistant professor at the UCLA School of Dentistry, and has authored an article published in the Journal of the American College of Dentists.

A professed lover of sports (especially football), Dr. Latner was officially recognized by the Sports Dentistry Commission for the World Cup in 1994 and was a presenter at the 1986 Academy for the Sports Dentistry National Symposium.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Dr. Latner is very active and firmly embedded in the professional dental community. His affiliations include:

American Dental AssociationCalifornia Dental AssociationWestern Los Angeles Dental SocietyAcademy of General Dentistry: Fellowship in 1988; Mastership in 1997Academy of Pediatric DentistryAcademy of Sports DentistryAmerican Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry: Accredited in 1992American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation: Board of TrusteesLos Angeles Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry: Founding member and presidentSouthern California Society of Dentistry for Children: President 95-96/Editor 92-98California Society of Pediatric DentistsClinical Research Associates (CRA): EvaluatorLos Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee: Member, 1981-84