About Us
Dr. Anthony P. Urbanek, D.D.S., M.S., M.D
Dr. Urbanek is a double degree Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. He received his dental degree from Indiana University, a medical degree from Vanderbilt University and a master’s degree in Anatomy and Cell Biology from Indiana University. Coincident with his studies, he was awarded a two year research fellowship to study facial growth and development by the National Institutes of Dental and Craniofacial Research. He is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and has been the leading authority in treating TMD in Tennessee communities for over 40 years.
Dr. Urbanek developed and designed the Urbanek TMJ Device and Protocol. This patented and FDA approved non-surgical device fits in the roof of the mouth and is uniquely designed to allow only the front teeth to touch, leaving a small space between the back teeth. This removes 90% of the load from the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), decreasing the inflammation within the joint relieving the symptoms of TMD.
The company he founded, TMJ Services, is currently developing a network of doctor/providers using this device and protocol to duplicate these successful outcomes for patients throughout the United States and Canada.
During his long career in Middle Tennessee, he has performed well over 5000 major facial reconstructive cases in addition to his busy office surgical case load emphasizing the removal of impacted 3rd molars (Wisdom Teeth) and surgical placement of dental implants.
Dr. Urbanek has been an aviator (private pilot) for over 50 years and a member of many aviation organizations including past president of the Flying Physicians Association and has been certified by the FAA as an Aviation Medical Examiner. He is the founder of major medical clinics in both Haiti and Jamaica and active in the Franklin Noon Rotary and Franklin Rodeo
Dr. Urbanek, along with his wife Ann, have three children and six grandchildren who thankfully
all live within the boundaries of Williamson County
Dr. Edward Urbina
Dr. Urbina's passion for dentistry has continued for the past 39 years both in private practice with an emphasis in Full Mouth Reconstruction and the treatment of Temporal Mandibular Joint Dysfunction and teaching at the University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry and at the San Joaquin Valley Junior College School of Dental Hygiene.  Dr. Urbina combines his skill and experience as a member of Dr. Urbanek's team where he serves as the Executive Director of Clinical services.
Amy- Dental Assistant
Amy graduated from Tennessee Technology Center of Knoxville as a Certified Dental Assistant in 1996. She also received a Certificate in Surgical Technology from MedVance in 2011.Â
Amy is certified in CPR and BLS and is educated through our on-site technical training. She assists helping Network Providers by sending out Starter kits to new doctors upon completion of their
training course.
Amy also emails shipping labels to Network Providers in order to ship impressions, making the process as simple and easy as possible. She assists Dr. Urbanek with patient care, and takes patients through the step by step process of initial consult through final instructions for the “Urbanek Device”.
Amy is the person who creates the detailed letters mailed out to all referring doctors sharing our patient success stories.
Julie-Financial Coordinator
Julie has been working in the administrative areas of our office since 2005. Â
She is experienced in every aspect of administrative delivery. She has worn many “hats” including promotional activities; patient coordination, financial management, claims handling and verification.
She is an expert at helping our patients understand their financial options. Â Julie is trained and certified in CPR and has taken our on-site management courses.
She plays a strategic role in assisting patients with financial arrangements for the Urbanek device.
John Childs -Â
Network Provider Service Coordinator / Device DesignerÂ
John graduated from MTSU in 2014 with a focus on teaching and received his master's in data analysis in 2020 from SNHU.
John is a versatile professional with a strong background in education, regulatory affairs and device manufacturing with CAD/CAM technologies.
As a Network Provider Service Coordinator at TMJ Services, he excels in partner management, professional development, and business growth where he assists with onboarding new providers into the network and assisting them with all needs related to TMJD.
John's expertise as a Medical Device Designer has led to the creation of over 1,400 custom devices for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder treatment, utilizing advanced software and 3D printing technology.
John's unique blend of technical skills, regulatory knowledge, and healthcare expertise makes him a valuable asset in advancing patient care through innovative medical solutions.
