Kent Smith , D-ABDSM , ASBA
As Sleep Dallas ’ founding practitioner and chief medical officer , Dr . Kent Smith has been treating patients with sleep breathing disorders for more than 25 years at his two DFW-area locations . He is a trusted partner of sleep physicians and other medical professionals throughout the area and has helped more than 10,000 patients renew and preserve their health through effective sleep apnea and snoring treatment .
Dr . Smith is double board-certified in dental sleep medicine , president of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy , and on the Advisory Committee of the Australasian Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine .
In addition to treating patients , Dr . Smith is a pioneer and trusted expert in the field of dental sleep medicine . In 2007 , he created a sleep-disordered breathing curriculum for the Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Clinical Studies . Presently , he facilitates several national and international seminars and lectures each year to train dentists in dental sleep medicine .
Dr . Smith enjoys spending time with his wife , four daughters , and grandchildren . As a family , their favorite shared hobby is scuba diving and regularly take trips together to explore the underwater ecosystems around the world . He is also an avid Dallas sports fan , especially of the Rangers , Mavericks , and Cowboys , and loves to attend as many games as he can fit into his schedule .
Marie Nguyen Dibra , MD
Dr . Marie Dibra is board-certified in sleep medicine and specializes in the diagnosis , treatment , and management of sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea , narcolepsy , insomnia , restless leg syndrome , and shift work disorder , among others . Also a board-certified internist and with a background in nutrition , Dr . Dibra takes a comprehensive and compassionate approach to addressing patient sleep challenges and their underlying contributors .
Dr . Dibra is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College . She completed her residency in internal medicine at Thomas Jefferson University and the University of Florida , and her fellowship in sleep medicine at the University of Florida . Before joining the Sleep Dallas team , Dr . Dibra was a clinical assistant professor with the division of pulmonary , critical care , and sleep medicine at the University of Florida in Gainesville . She is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Medical Association .
When not helping patients regain their health and get restful sleep , Dr . Dibra enjoys playing tennis , traveling , and spending time with her husband and two young sons . She also loves going on hikes , family bike and scooter rides , teaching her children to cook , and having family movie nights .
Katie Collier
Katie Collier is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner . Prior to her role with Sleep Dallas , she worked in pediatric and adult cardiology for nearly twelve years , followed by seven years working in Dallas as a Nurse Practitioner for an obesity medicine clinic . She holds a Master of Science in nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington where she graduated at the top of her class .
Katie is a member of both the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Obesity Medicine Association . She specializes in the diagnosis , treatment , and management of sleep disorders as well as helping patients meet their weight loss needs through a whole-health approach .
Outside of work , she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and three daughters . She also enjoys listening to live music , camping , and actively participating in her daughters ’ extracurricular activities .
With her dedication to delivering quality medical care , she has been an asset to the practice with her high energy and interpersonal skills .
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