MEET ELENA BLACK, DDS, PhD

Your Lynchburg Obstructive Sleep Apnea Specialist

Dr. Elena Black sleep specialist dentist orthodontist Lynchburg Va

MEET DR. ELENA BLACK

Elena Black, DDS, PhD, is a native of Romania with over 25 years of professional experience. As the only orthodontist in Lynchburg to have completed The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Mastery course and as a Diplomate of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Dr. Black is highly trained in treating patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea.

In 2009, Dr. Black and her family moved to Virginia where Dr. Black practiced orthodontics and continued to pursue her research interests, with support from National Institutes of Health (NIH), and teach at the VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University ) Dental School Philips Institute, in Richmond.

Dr. Black moved to Lynchburg in 2011. She is dedicated to providing exceptional sleep wellness care for adults, adolescents, and children. Dr. Black stays current on the latest clinical and technological advances in both sleep medicine and orthodontics, and practices evidence-based dentistry. These are two critical components Dr. Black believes are absolutely necessary for a practitioner to provide the best treatment possible for each of her patients.

Dr. Black is a Platinum Invisalign® Provider and has extensive experience in the use of Invisalign®, as well as Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs), Periodontally-Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics (PAOO), obstructive sleep apnea mandibular advancement appliances and surgically-enhanced orthodontic therapy for the treatment of sleep apnea.

Dr. Elena Black is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. She has also volunteered to participate as a provider for ‘Smiles Change Lives,’ an organization that provides access to life-changing Orthodontic treatment for children of low-income families.

As the only orthodontist in Lynchburg to have completed The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Mastery course and the only provider to be a Diplomate of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Dr. Black is highly trained in treating patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea.

Dr. Black is dedicated to treating all her patients like family. She understands that getting a good night’s sleep has a direct impact on a person’s mental and physical health, which is why she is dedicated to helping those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea to start getting a deeper, more restful sleep while protecting their health. Providing excellence in orthodontic care and sleep wellness with a fun, personal touch, Dr. Black truly cares about her patients’ health, wellness and overall happiness.

Dr. Black enjoys spending time with her husband and their two young children. When she gets the chance, she also enjoys reading, hiking, and travel.

IN THE MEDIA

Dr. Elena Black completed an interview with WLNI 105.9 to discuss signs that your child may have sleep apnea and how orthodontists can help.

CLICK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SLEEP APNEA IN CHILDREN

Dr. Elena Black completed an interview with WLNI 105.9 to discuss her holistic approach.

EDUCATION

Certificate for Advanced Graduate Studies (C.A.G.S.) in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics– Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston University, Boston, MA
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Oral Biology– Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston University, Boston, MA
Monbusho Scholarship– School of Dental Medicine, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.)– School of Dental Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
Baccalaureate in Mathematics and Physics– “Ferdinand I” National College in Bacau, Romania