Dr. Theodore R. Belfor is a graduate of New York University College of Dentistry, and a Senior Certified Instructor for the International Association for Orthodontics (IAO). 

In the 1960s, Dr. Belfor was sent to Vietnam to work as the sole brigade dentist for 4,000 soldiers of the 196th Light Infantry.  From the jungles of Vietnam to Park Ave in Manhattan, upon his return, he opened his own private dental office in New York City and has been in private practice for more than 40 years. 

Specializing in Treatment of Cranial Facial System

Since 2001, Dr. Belfor has specialized in his patient evaluation system for diagnosis and treatment with the Homeoblock™ protocol.  The Homeoblock™ protocol is designed to treat facial aging and improve breathing by generating proper swallowing, tongue posture and positional changes of the bones of the cranial facial system. 

The Unilateral BiteBlock Technology® which is unique to the Homeoblock™ appliance was used in the design of the FDA cleared, POD™, Preventive Oral Device, for Bruxism, TMJ and headaches. Both appliances are dedicated to maximizing craniofacial function by improving wellness through face and airway development to improve breathing, TMJ function and Sutural Homeostasis.

Dedicated to Educating Others

Dr. Belfor has been lecturing on his specialty worldwide, teaching and training dentists with the Homeoblock™ appliance and his unique diagnostic protocol for more than 18 years. His work is devoted to understanding the causes of sleep and breathing disorders through individual patient craniofacial analysis. 

Some of his published articles are; The Journal of Craniomandibular Practice (CRANIO), The New York State Dental Journal, The Philippine Journal of Orthodontics, Novoe V Stomatologii (Russia), APEX (UK), The Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, Aesthetic Dentistry Today, Dentistry Today, The Journal for the American Academy of Gnathologic Orthopedics, The Functional Orthodontist, International Journal for Orthodontics and The journal; Sleep Diagnosis Therapy, Dental Asia.  

The Poor Doctor Treats Symptoms, The Good Doctor Treats The Cause

Dr. Belfor is currently treating patients, training doctors and researching the efficacy of appliance therapy for healthier sleep, the airway and improved autonomic nervous system function