A different kind of dentist.
Triple board-certified in craniofacial pain and sleep medicine. The only triple-board-certified provider in Charlotte, and one of a handful in the U.S.
- In practice
- 27+ years
- CE hours
- 5,000+
- Residencies
- 2
- Board certs
- 3
Dr. Greg Larson, DDS
Founder & Lead Provider
Driven by a passion for helping people live healthier, fuller lives, Dr. Larson has built his career around relieving TMJ pain and sleep disorders at their source. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of the Pacific in 1999, then set out to master the TMJ pain and sleep field, completing two residencies in TMJ and sleep therapy alongside pioneers like Dr. Steve Olmos and, to date, 5,000 hours of continuing education. From 2007 to 2012, he trained and mentored hundreds of dentists at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), sharing his expertise in TMJ and full mouth rehabilitation.
Dr. Larson rejects one-size-fits-all treatment. Instead, he harnesses the body's own healing power through advanced regenerative therapies, from prolotherapy, platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) injections, and trigger point therapy to headache and migraine neural blocks including SPG blocks, to repair damaged joints and tissue and deliver lasting relief.
For Dr. Larson, clinical expertise is only half the mission. He shows up for every patient's journey to better health. He and his team at the Pain and Sleep Therapy Center are ready to welcome local and out-of-state patients alike, helping each one live pain-free and well-rested.
- Board-Certified Facial Pain Specialist
- Diplomate, American Board of Craniofacial Pain
- Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
- Diplomate, American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine
- Fellow, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
- Director, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
- Member of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain
- Member of the Southern Headache Society
- Member of the North Carolina Integrative Medical Society (NCIMS)
- Former Emergency Medical Technician
Dr. Larson, in his own words.
A short introduction to the practice, who we work with, and what we believe makes our care different.
How Dr. Larson got here.
- 1999
Earned Doctor of Dental Surgery from University of the Pacific.
- 2007 – 2012
Trained and mentored hundreds of dentists at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI).
- Ongoing
Completed two residencies in TMJ and sleep therapy under Dr. Steve Olmos. Over 5,000 hours of continuing education to date.
- Today
Practice exclusively focused on TMJ disorders, orofacial pain, and dental sleep medicine in Charlotte, NC. Lectures around the country on TMD, airway, and regenerative therapies, and serves as a board member of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain.
A few things about Dr. Larson the person.
Outside the office, Dr. Larson channels the same drive into life with his wife and two daughters and his deep Carolina roots. A former Olympic Team alternate and lifelong swimmer, he took on Lake Tahoe's full 23-mile length and became just the 17th person ever to finish it, proof of the perseverance he brings to everything he does.
- Married, father of two daughters
- Deep roots in the Carolinas
- USA Olympic Team alternate, swimming
- Lifelong swimmer. 17th person ever to finish the full 23 miles of Lake Tahoe
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