Meet the Team
At TMJ Relief 360, Dr. Raymond Carpenter and our team are dedicated exclusively to the diagnosis and treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), Orofacial Pain, and Dental Sleep Medicine. With advanced training in both traditional structural TMJ protocols and modern conservative pain management, Dr. Carpenter integrates time-tested clinical principles with cutting-edge regenerative and neuromuscular therapies. His approach emphasizes conservative, reversible care whenever possible, utilizing joint stabilization, neuromuscular rehabilitation, biologic PRF therapy, and advanced photobiomodulation, with surgery considered only when clearly indicated. From your very first call through every follow-up, you can expect attentive listening, clear explanations, and detail-oriented care from a team that bridges structure, muscle, regeneration, sleep health, and aesthetics to help you restore function, comfort, and confidence.
Dr. Raymond E. Carpenter
TMJ & Sleep Medicine Specialist
Dr. Carpenter graduated from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry on an Army Health Professions scholarship. He later completed a postgraduate specialty program in Prosthodontics at UCSF. After practicing Prosthodontics for many years, Dr. Carpenter limited his practice to the treatment of TMJ disorders, Orofacial Pain, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. He has studied for years with many of the most respected leaders in these fields and loves the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of his patients. Dr. Carpenter loves spending time with family and friends, road trips, history, and hiking all the trails in San Diego County! You'll catch him every Saturday at his local Farmer's Market buying fresh lettuce and his favorite jerk chicken.
Erin
Office Manager & Patient Care Coordinator
Erin is an advanced neuromuscular therapist who graduated from the National Holistic Institute in San Jose, CA, in 2013. She is also pursuing a bachelors degree in neuroscience from ASU online. Erin joined our team in November 2025, and is excited to play a part in growing our practice to help even more patients across the country. Erin grew up in Eastern Washington and moved here from Reno, NV, to join Dr. Carpenter. She is enthusiastic and excited about the changes we are making to create a patient-focused practice for TMJ and sleep apnea. She works diligently each day to help ensure our patients receive the quality care they deserve, coordinating scheduling and insurance billing as well as presenting treatment plans that suit our patients and their treatment needs.
Erin and her partner of 10 years recently welcomed a baby boy, who has been an absolute blessing beyond their wildest dreams. Outside the office, Erin enjoys spending time outdoors and plans to pursue a certification in scuba diving now that she lives in sunny San Diego.