Dr. Stephen M. Winber

Dr. Stephen M. Winber, director of the Craniofacial Diagnostic Center, has had an interest in and involvement with temporomandibular disorders dating back to his undergraduate studies at Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, where he received his doctorate in 1957.

During his military service and 30 years of general practice, he continued his studies in the field and included the treatment of temporomandibular and associated disorders to a greater and greater extent in his practice until, in 1989, he retired from general practice to devote his efforts and skills full-time to disorders of the temporomandibular joints and associated structures of the head and neck. He has had over 2000 hours of graduate study directly related to this field and he holds diplomate status in the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, the American Academy of Pain Management, the American Board of Orofacial Pain, and the Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

In the 1994, Dr. Winber received a Master's degree in biomechanical trauma from Lynn University. He is a full member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, engineering section, and has delivered presentations on whiplash injuries at their national meetings.

He has completed a certificate course in collision reconstruction by Texas A&M University, and a certification course in whiplash injuries by the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain.

Dr. Winber has served on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, and on the examination council of the American Board Orofacial Pain. He has lectured extensively, locally, nationally, and in Japan.

Kenneth Kuhar, DDS, MS

Dr. Kenneth Kuhar brings to our practice almost 30 years' clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular and other craniofacial disorders. Following his graduation from the University of Illinois School of Dentistry in 1974 -- with a Master's degree in addition to his DDS -- Dr. Kuhar served in the U.S. Army Dental Corps until 1994, retiring as a full Colonel. During his military career, he practiced periodontics (he holds a second Master's degree, in periodontics) as well as treating temporomandibular and other craniofacial/craniocervical disorders. Since his retirement from the military, he has been a valued member of the Metropolitan Denver dental community.

Dr. Kuhar is a full member of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, and a full member of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain.

Joan Kalista

Joan has been an invaluable member of our team for almost 14 years, starting as a chairside assistant and for the past several years serving as our receptionist and office manager. She is an honors graduate of the Certified Temporomandibular Joint Assistant program given by the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain and, in addition, has further increased her skills by attending numerous courses in both administrative and clinical subjects.

Givionna Vassel

"Gio", our senior dental assistant, with 16 years of valuable service to Craniofacial Diagnostic Center, is our X-ray "whiz". She also graduated with honors from the Certified Temporomandibular Joint Assistant program of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain and continues to add to her clinical skills through meetings and graduate courses.

Lori Rose Luevano

Lori Rose, our "junior" assistant -- at "only" six years on our team - is our computer and sleep apnea specialist, having taken several courses in administering and documenting the diagnostic tests employed by our office in assessing and treating snoring and sleep apnea. She is a fully certified TMJ assistant, having completed the certification course sponsored by the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain.