Dr. Jamal Latif is the Founder and Owner of Ohio Snore and Sleep. Dr. Latif’s passion for dental sleep medicine emerged while practicing general dentistry in Columbus, Ohio. While caring for patients, Dr. Latif came to realize that some of the chronic issues he was seeing in patients, such as clenching and grinding, headaches, and worn down teeth, were due to a deeper systemic issue: sleep apnea. This spurred him to pursue additional training to deeply understand dental solutions to alleviate the symptoms of sleep apnea and to help patients achieve a good night’s sleep. Today, he delivers specialized oral appliance therapies, ensuring a comfortable and effective sleep solution for his patients.

Dr. Latif’s background and training have uniquely positioned him to champion cutting-edge treatments in this interdisciplinary field. He completed his doctoral education at the Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Prior to clinical training, he earned a Master of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, with a specialization in environmental and occupational health. He completed his undergraduate training at Ohio State, earning a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. Dr. Latif holds memberships with the Ohio Dental Association (ODA), the American Dental Association (ADA), and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM).

Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Latif has been an integral member of the Clintonville community, continually seeking avenues to foster positive change and community growth. In 2008, he co-founded the critically acclaimed Lavash Cafe with his father, Nasir Latif. While his father brought culinary expertise, Dr. Latif infused the venture with his commitment to exceptional customer service and hospitality, values that he learned firsthand while growing up in the restaurant industry. He brings the same commitment and compassion to ensuring a comfortable, patient-centered approach at Ohio Snore and Sleep. Now, he's thrilled to extend his reach, becoming an enthusiastic member of the neighboring Worthington community. 

When he is not caring for his patients at Ohio Snore and Sleep or customers at Lavash Cafe, Dr. Latif can be found watching his favorite teams (Arsenal, San Francisco 49ers, and the Houston Rockets), playing soccer & basketball, or spending quality time with his wife Rachel and their little Cavashon pup Ruby!