Meir N. Keller DDS, MS
Dr. Keller received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from USC and is currently an Assistant Professor at the OF Pain Clinic at USC School of Dentistry.
Years of advanced training and experience in treating TMJ, Trigeminal neuralgia and related facial pain as well as dental sleep medicine and snoring have earned him the prestigious Master of Science (MS) Degree from USC in Orofacial pain and Oral Medicine.
Dr. Keller is awarded and a designated qualified dentist in dental sleep medicine and is in the process of receiving his diplomate status by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM). Dr. Keller is board eligible and is in the process of achieving a diplomate status at the American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP).
Dr. Keller is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the only non-profit professional association dedicated exclusively to the practice of dental sleep medicine. Dr. Keller helps treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy, an effective treatment that is covered by most insurance plans. AADSM membership provides Dr. Keller with access to educational resources and practice management tools that help him better serve his patients by providing the highest quality of care in the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. For more information about AADSM, visit www.aadsm.org.
Extensive experience in the dental implant discipline, surgically placing and restoring, places you, the patient, at an advantage. Dr. Keller’s expertise allows the process to run smoothly with excellent and expedient results. He has been rewarded a fellow status from the International Congress Oral Implantology (ICOI) as well as membership in additional Implant societies. Dr. Keller has multiple research publications and is currently involved in research at USC.
Dr. Keller goes to great length to provide a pain-free and stress-free experience. To that end, special numbing techniques are used to avoid any discomfort. Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) is available as well as IV sedation (twilight sleep). A numbing reversal medication, reducing the numbing time can be administrated at the end of the appointment for your comfort.
Dr. Keller’s involvement in the community of Simi Valley and his passion for oral health led Dr. Keller to establish a dental department in the Simi Valley Free Clinic. For years Dr. Keller volunteered hours in the capacity of director and volunteer dentist providing free dental care in addition to managing the staff, facility, and recruiting volunteers.
Here at Keller Dentistry we perform cutting-edge dentistry using state of the art technology. A unique dental laser is used to minimize any sensitivity, eliminate bacteria and infections and allow for smaller fillings, ultimately extending the life of the restoration. In addition to the natural looking, cosmetically pleasing restorations (veneers, porcelain crowns, and white, metal free fillings), Dr. Keller brings much, much more. He will put you at ease, reviewing together the exam results and together deciding how to proceed.
Dr. Keller can be contacted directly at drk@kellerdentistry.com or at 805-527-2266.
