Honors & Accomplishments

Dr. Metz and his staff believe that patient care should be comprehensive, courteous, and responsive to the individual needs and preference of each patient. So Dr. Metz hires only the most personable, motivated, friendly, experienced, educated, reliable and dependable professionals. Then, he commits to helping his team, your dental care providers, attend all area annual dental meetings and other hands-on courses to stay the very best they can be for you.

	Dr. James Metz, DDS, FACD, ABDSM
•	General Dentist
•	Diplomat of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
•	Curriculum Vitae Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Ohio State University, 1969 Doctor of Dental Surgery, Ohio State University, 1973 United States Army, Commander Hohenfels Dental Clinic, Rank Major, 1973 - 1976 Private Practice; Coshocton, Ohio, 1976 - 1991; Columbus, Ohio, 1990 - Present Expert Witness & Consultant-Ohio State Dental Board, 1995 - Present Diplomate, American Board Dental Sleep Medicine, 2007 – Present Affiliate Director of The Ohio State University Medical Center Sleep Fellowship Program 2008 – 2014 Scientific Review Committee, American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, 2012 – Present Chair, Dental Interest Group, American Thoracic Society, 2014 – Present Reviewer, Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 2015 – Present Executive Board Member – American Thoracic Society/SRN 2016-Present
•	Offices and Positions Held: Coshocton County Memorial Hospital Staff, 1976 - 1991 Chairman for Continuing Education, Muskingum Valley Dental Society, 1979 - 1990 Children’s Dental Health Month Chair, 1980 - 1985 Vice-President, Muskingum Valley Dental Society, 1985 - 1986 President, Muskingum Valley Dental Society, 1986 - 1987 Department of Pedodontics, Ohio State University, Clinical Professor, 1986 - 1990 Peer Review Committee, Ohio Dental Association, 1988 - 1989 Committee for Membership Services, Ohio Dental Association, 1988 - 1989 Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ohio State University, 1989 - 1990, 2001 - 2003 Department of Periodontics, First year graduate seminar, Head and Neck Anatomy/TMD, Ohio State University, Spring Quarter 1983 - 1999 Clinical Instructor, AGD Program, Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry, 1991 - 1997 National Dental Advisory Board, CNA Insurance Company, 1993 - 1999 Continuing Education Committee, Columbus Dental Society, 1997 - 2001 Peer Review Committee, Columbus Dental Society, 1998 - 2005 Dentsply / Ceramco, Advisory Board, 2000 - 2003 Public Relations Committee, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, 2007 – 2009 American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine – Board of Directors 2009 – 2013 American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine – Chair for Introductory Courses 2009 – 2013 American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Course Development Committee, 2009 to 2012 American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Vice Chair Annual Meeting (2013-2014) American Thoracic Society – Chair of Dental Interest Group within the SRN Assembly, 2014 – Present American Dental Association - Oral Appliances in the Management of Sleep-related Breathing Disorders workgroup, Council on Scientific Affairs, 2016 - present
•	Organizations: American Dental Association Ohio Dental Association Muskingum Valley Dental Association (Associate) Columbus Dental Society American Academy of Restorative Dentistry International Team for Implantology (ITI) International Academy of Gnathology American College of Dentists American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine European Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine American Thoracic Society
•	Publications: Glass Ionomers, A Six Year Clinical Study, Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, January, 1992 Glass Ionomers, A Nine Year Clinical Study, Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, January, 1994 A Protocol for the Diagnosis of TMD, Privately Published, 2011 Scientific Investigation Committee Report, Am. Academy of Restorative Dentistry, Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
•	Practice Locations: US Army Dental Clinic, Hohenfels, Germany (1973-1976) 713 Main Street Coshocton, Ohio (1976-1990) 41 South High Street, Huntington Center, Columbus, Ohio (1990-2000) 1271 East Broad Street Columbus, Ohio (2000-present)
•	Presentations: Gnathology Conference, Ohio State University, Precision Attachments, Presentation, 1981 Ohio State University, Office Efficiency and Utilization, Presentation, 1981 Ohio State University, Office Efficiency and Utilization, Presentation, 1982 Department of Periodontics, Ohio State University, Graduate Program, Head and Neck Anatomy Spring Quarter Seminar, 1984 - 1999 Muskingum Valley Dental Society, TMJ Anatomy and Centric Relation, Presentation, 1986 Nixon Study Group, Dental Materials, Presentation, 1986 Muskingum Valley Dental Society, Laboratory and Porcelain Failures, Presentation, 1988 International Academy of Gnathology, Glass Ionomer vs. Zinc Phosphate, Table Clinic, 1989 American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, Glass Ionomers, Table Clinic, 1991 McHorris Study Group, Glass Ionomers, Presentation, 1990 Ohio Dental Association, Annual Session, Glass Ionomers, Table Clinic, 1991 Case Western Reserve School of Dentistry, AGD Residents, TMJ and Centric Relation, Presentation, 1992, 1993, and 1994 North Coast Dental Meeting, Working Smarter Not Harder, A Restorative Presentation, 1992 Veterans Administration, Cleveland Residency Program, TMJ and Centric Relation, 1992 International Academy of Gnathology, Precision Margins, Table Clinic, 1993 Columbus Gnathological Academy; TMD, Equilibration Technique, Waxing Course, Tooth Preparation, Impression Taking, Dental Materials, Laboratory Technique, Shade Matching, and Esthetics; Numerous Two Day Programs, Stressing “Hands On Technique”; 1993 - Present Excellence In Esthetics Study Group, The Maryland Bridge, Presentation, 1994 Excellence In Esthetics Study Group, Empress and Low Fusing Porcelain, 1995 Ohio Dental Association, Annual Session, Precision Margins, First Place Table Clinic, Pursell-Heibert Award, 1994 American Dental Association; Annual Session; Margins, Margins, Margins!; Table Clinic, 1995 Ohio Dental Association, Annual Session, TMD As Related To Sleeping Position, Table Clinic, 1995 Columbus Gnathological Academy, Pizza and Beer Two-Hour Evening Programs - Stressing Excellence in Restorative Dentistry, 1995 - 2005 Ohio Dental Association; Annual Session; Leaf Gauge, Pivotal Appliance, and Differential Diagnosis of TMD; First Place Table Clinic; Pursell-Heibert Award, 1996 Ohio Dental Association; Annual Session; Color and Light in Ceramics; 1996 International Academy of Gnathology, Leaf Gauge, Pivotal Appliance, and Differential Diagnosis of TMD, Table Clinic, 1997 International Academy of Gnathology; Leaf Gauge, Pivotal Appliance, and Differential Diagnosis of TMD; Projected Clinic; 1997 Western Ohio Academy of Practice Administration, Restorative Dentistry – Two-day Presentation, 1997 Ohio Dental Association; Annual Session; Differential Diagnosis of TMD; First Place Table Clinic; Pursell-Heibert Award, 1998 Toledo Dental Society, Top Ten Ways to Improve Crown and Bridge, TMJ Diagnosis, and Color and Light – two day presentation, 1998 American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, TMD Differential Diagnosis, Table Clinic, 1999 Ohio Dental Association; Annual Session; TMD – The Joint Patient; 1999 International Academy of Gnathology; TMD – The Joint Patient; Table Clinic; 1999 Ohio Dental Association; Annual Session; Stress Testing and Differential Diagnosis, 2000 CAIC, Defining the TMD Patient Who will Benefit from Occlusal Therapy, 2000 American Dental Association; Differential Diagnosis of TMD; Table Clinic, 2001 Columbus Dental Society, Eat and Learn, Differential Diagnosis of TMD, 2001 Ohio Dental Association; Annual Session; Differential Diagnosis of TMD; First Place Table Clinic; Pursell-Heibert Award, 2001 American Dental Association; Annual Session; Differential Diagnosis of TMD; Table Clinic, 2001 American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, TMD Splints, Table Clinic, 2002 North Coast Meeting, Cleveland, Top Ten Ways to Improve Crown and Bridge, 2002 Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics, TMD Splints – When, Why, and How, Projected Clinic, 2003 Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics, TMD Splints – When, Why, and How, Table Clinic, 2003 Canadian and American Study Group, Differential Diagnosis of TMD, Splints, and Occlusion, 2005 Carl O. Boucher Prosthodontic Conference, A Protocol for the Differential Diagnosis of TMD, 2005 Wake Forest University, A Protocol for the Differential Diagnosis of TMD, 2005 Thornton Apnea Group, TMD/Sleep Apnea, 2005 Northeastern Ohio Dental Society, TMD/Sleep Apnea, 2006 Department of Periodontics Graduate Students, TMD/Sleep Apnea, 2006 Ohio Sleep Medicine Institute, Dentistry in Sleep Medicine, 2006 TMD: When, Why & How, 2006 Appliances for Adults with Sleep Disordered Breathing, 2006 Central Ohio Dental Society, Relationship of TMD to Obstructive Sleep Apnea, 2007 Incorporate Treatment for TMD/OSA in Your Practice, 2007 The Nightmare of OSA, Mansfield Dental Society, 2007 Columbus Dental Society, Eat and Learn, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, 2009 Hocking Valley Dental Society, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, 2009 Central Ohio Dental Society, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, 2009 American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Protocol for the Diagnosis and Treatment of TMD, 2009 Detroit Dental Sleep Network, Dentistry in Sleep Medicine, 2010 International Dental Arts, Inc., Dentistry in Sleep Medicine, 2010 Chicago Academy of Interdisciplinary Dentofacial Therapy, Dentistry in Sleep Medicine, 2010 American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Clinical Management of OAT: Titration, Teeth & TMJ, 2010 American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, OSA Metabolism & Case Presentations, 2010 Introductory Dental Sleep Courses (more than 34 given to date) Advanced Dental Sleep Courses (more than 26 given to date) Ohio State University Medical Center Sleep Symposium, Dental Sleep Medicine, 2009, 2010, and 2011 Symposium, Wake Forest University, 2012 Head and Neck Anatomy Assistant Clinical Instructor, 2012 Seattle Study Club of New Jersey, Sleep Dentistry, 2012 Pacific Northwest Gnathology Study Club, Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine, 2010, 2011 Blatman Pain Clinic, TMJ Physical Examination, Diagnosis, 2012 Bethesda North Hospital, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, 2012 Charles Stuart Study Group, Dental Sleep Medicine, 2012 Mount Carmel Health System, Oral Appliances and COPD, 2013 Ateneo Odontologico Mexicano, TMD/Sleep, 2013 Dental Laboratory Association of Texas, Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine and OAT, 2013 Dr. Jason Stoner’s Hygiene Study Club, Sleep Dentistry, 2013 Dayton Dental Society, Advanced Sleep Dentistry, 2013 Hocking Valley Dental Society, Sleep Dentistry, 2013 Ohio Sleep Society, Dental Sleep Medicine, 2013 Chinese Medical Sleep Association, Huangshan, Oral Appliance Therapy, 2013 Muskingum Valley Dental Society, Sleep Medicine, 2013 Yangsi Hospital, Shanghai, China, Sleep Medicine, 2013 Am. A. of Restorative Dentistry, Titration of Oral Appliances, 2014 CDR Study Club, New Orleans, Sleep Medicine, 2014 LSU Grad Pros, Marco Brindis, Sleep Medicine, 2014 Am. A. of Dental Sleep Medicine, The Three Parameters for Titration of a Mandibular Advancement Device, 2014 Am. A. of Dental Sleep Medicine, Meet the Professor, 2014 Advanced TMD Treatment and Diagnosis, 2014 Charles Stuart Study Group, Dental Sleep Medicine, 2014 CAIC, Sleep Medicine, 2014 Georgia Regents University Grad Pros Program, Gerard Chiche, Sleep Medicine, Grad Students, Faculty, and Seniors, 2014 Muskingum Valley Dental Society, Sleep Medicine, 2015 American Academy of Physiological Medicine & Dentistry, Titration of Oral Appliances, 2015 Klabunde Seattle Study Group, 2015 Sakamoto Study Group, 2015 Step Up to Advanced Sleep Dentistry, twice yearly, 2012-Present Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics, 2015 North Coast Specialists Study Group, 2015 Advanced Sleep Dentistry, AADSM, 2015 American Equilibration Society, Chicago, 2016 Russell W. Bunting Periodontal Society, Ann Arbor, 2016
•	Major Continuing Education: Richard Huffman and John Regenos Reconstruction Course, OSU J. M. Ney, Laboratory Technician Course for Ceramics and Casting William McHorris Reconstruction Courses (All Phases and teaching assistant) Robert Lee Occlusion Course Clifford Fox Occlusion Course Robert Fadal Casting Course William McHorris Study Course Individual Study, William McHorris Individual Study, John Regenos Ohio State University, Department of Restorative Dentistry Course Work Carl Misch Implant Course American Straight Wire Orthodontics Ivoclar, I. P. S. Empress Advanced Course Head and Neck Anatomy, Wright State University, Midwest Center for Head Pain Management Life Essence, Advanced Porcelain and Light Transmission Course Sleep Review Seminar, K&M Medical Inc. The Realities of Regenerative & Implant Therapy: 3-day mini residency Interdisciplinary Esthetics: The Interdependence of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Level 1, 2, and 3, Dr. Bob Winter, Dr. Pat Allen; 2005 – 2007 American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Diplomate 2007 American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine: Intro and Advanced Dental Sleep Medicine Courses, 2008-2015 Founder, Sleep Dentistry Continuum, Columbus, Ohio 2010-present
•	Personal: United Way Board of Directors, 1976 - 1981 Oral Health / Oral Cancer Instructor; Coshocton, Ridgewood, and Riverview Schools, 1976 - 1990; Managed Program Health and Human Services Advisory Board, 1976 - 1978 Science Fair Judge, Coshocton County Schools, 1981 - 1990 President, Coshocton County Historical Society, 1981 - 1984 Grace Methodist Church, Outreach Committee, 1981 - 1982 President, Coshocton County Restoration Society, 1981 - 1983 Chairman, Fund Raising Committee, Chalfant Church, 1982 - 1983 Coshocton Canal Days Festival, Parade Judge Coordinator, 1984 - 1987 Children’s Dental Clinic, Board of Directors, Vice-President, 1985 - 1990 Children’s Dental Clinic, Fund Raising Committee, 1985 - 1990 Referee and Coach, Soccer League of Coshocton, 1986 - 1989 Elder, Presbyterian Church of North America, 1987 - 1989 American Cancer Society, Medical Advisory Board, 1987 - 1990 Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Marketing Committee, 1993 -1998 Columbus Landmarks Foundation – Greenlawn Abby Committee, 2006 – 2011 Ohio Dental Political Action Committee, Steering Committee, 2010 -- Present