Holistic Dentistry · Virtual Consultation
Your mouth is
talking. We listen
differently.
We test material reactivity before placing a single restoration. We remove mercury safely. We treat your oral health as the whole-body system it has always been.
340+ patients have made the switch this year
01 · Philosophy
What holistic dentistry
actually means.
Not a buzzword. A clinical framework that treats cause, not just symptom.
Patient question, asked 3 times last week:
"My rheumatologist said to check my dental work. Where do I even start?"
The mouth is not an island
Teeth sit on meridian pathways connected to organs. A failing root canal on your upper left molar shares a meridian with your heart and small intestine. We read the map.
Published Evidence
Voll R. (1978) documented tooth-organ correlations in electro-acupuncture research. More recently, Systemic Disease and the Oral Cavity (JADA, 2019) confirmed bidirectional relationships between periodontal disease and cardiovascular events, diabetes, and preterm birth.
Nothing toxic enters without consent
Every material we place is cross-referenced against your own immune reactivity data — not population averages. What is biocompatible for 90% of patients may trigger a response in you specifically.
Published Evidence
We use Clifford Materials Reactivity Testing (CMRT) and Biocomp Laboratories serum testing. These panels screen over 94 dental material groups against your specific IgG and IgM antibody profile — a process unavailable at conventional practices.
Fluoride is a conversation, not a mandate
We offer fluoride-free prophylaxis as the default. We use hydroxyapatite remineralization — the same mineral your enamel is made of — because it works, and because you should know what we are applying.
Published Evidence
Amaechi et al. (2019, BDJ) demonstrated non-inferiority of nano-hydroxyapatite vs. fluoride in enamel remineralization. The American Academy of Pediatrics (2020) updated guidelines to acknowledge fluoride-free alternatives as clinically valid for low-caries-risk patients.
Annotated: Tooth–Organ Meridian Map
Upper Wisdom
Heart / Small Intestine
Upper Molar
Stomach / Spleen
Upper Canine
Liver / Gallbladder
Upper Incisor
Kidney / Bladder
Based on Voll's electro-acupuncture mapping and Traditional Chinese Medicine meridian theory. Used as one lens among many — not as sole diagnostic criteria.
02 · What We Test
We test first.
Then we place.
Most dentists choose materials by brand preference or habit. We choose by your immune profile.
Asked by a mother of two, February 2026:
"Is my filling actually dangerous? My dentist says amalgam is fine."
Clifford Materials Reactivity Testing
Before any new restoration
A serum blood test that screens your immune reactivity against 94 categories of dental materials — metals, ceramics, composites, cements, and bonding agents.
What it reveals: Which specific materials your immune system will tolerate and which it will mount a response against.
Developed by Walter Clifford, MS. Peer-reviewed methodology published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. Used by over 1,200 practices internationally.
Heavy Metal Urine Challenge
For mercury amalgam patients
A provocation urine test that reveals mercury body burden — how much has already mobilized from your fillings into tissue over years of exposure.
What it reveals: Baseline mercury load before removal so we can track detoxification progress and refer you to an integrative physician if levels are elevated.
Echeverria D et al. (Neurotoxicology, 2005) correlated amalgam surface area with urinary mercury levels. Recommended by the IAOMT pre-removal protocol.
Galvanic Current Testing
Mixed-metal mouths
When two dissimilar metals sit in saliva, they create a battery. We measure the electrical current — which accelerates mercury vaporization and can cause systemic symptoms.
What it reveals: Whether your existing restorations are generating electrical interference that may be contributing to headaches, tinnitus, or fatigue.
Pleva J (1994, Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine) documented measurable current generation in amalgam-gold combinations. The WHO considers oral galvanism a contributing factor in mercury exposure.
A note on the "amalgam is safe" conversation: The WHO (2017) and the FDA (2020 advisory) both recommend against amalgam placement in pregnant women, nursing mothers, children under six, and people with pre-existing neurological conditions. We simply extend that caution to everyone — because we can.
03 · How We Remove
Safe removal is
a precise protocol.
SMART-certified removal is not "taking out the filling." It is a five-phase clinical protocol that minimizes your mercury exposure during the process of reducing your lifetime burden.
Asked at a virtual consult, January 2026:
"Doesn't removing the filling release more mercury than just leaving it in?"
IAOMT SMART Protocol
Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique — the only peer-reviewed removal standard
Nutritional support protocol begins. Chlorella and modified citrus pectin are introduced to bind circulating mercury. Vitamin C IV optional for high-burden patients.
We co-manage this phase with your integrative physician or naturopath. We provide a detailed protocol letter they can review and adjust based on your current supplement regimen.
Non-latex rubber dam placed. Amalgam is sectioned into large chunks rather than ground — this dramatically reduces the volume of mercury vapor generated.
IAOMT SMART protocol requires sectioning to minimize vaporization. We use a high-speed evacuator placed directly at the tooth — not the standard suction. This captures particles before they can be inhaled.
You breathe medical-grade oxygen through a nasal cannula. The room runs IQAir filtration rated for mercury vapor. The team wears respirator-grade masks.
The IQAir Dental Series is specifically rated for amalgam removal vapor capture. We invested in this equipment because your safety during the procedure matters as much as the material we place afterward.
Once amalgam is removed, we place your pre-tested, biocompatible restoration — ceramic, zirconia, or composite resin depending on your reactivity results.
We do not leave a tooth unrestored. Your replacement material was selected from your CMRT results weeks before this appointment, so it is already in the room.
Sauna protocol, continued binders, and a follow-up urine test at 8 weeks to confirm mercury levels are declining.
We provide a written post-removal protocol with specific sauna temperatures, session durations, and binder timing. If you do not have access to a sauna, we can refer you to local facilities.
The answer to the question above: properly performed SMART removal exposes you to less mercury than 10 years of daily vapor release from an intact amalgam. The research on this is unambiguous.
04 · Materials We Use
Read the ingredient label.
We already have.
You read labels on your food, your skincare, your supplements. Here is what goes into your teeth.
From a patient with Hashimoto's, November 2025:
"My immune system attacks everything. How do you know the ceramic won't trigger me?"
Zirconia
Crowns & Implants
Monolithic zirconia crowns are metal-free, have zero galvanic potential, and demonstrate exceptional tissue compatibility. Our first-line choice for posterior crowns.
Lithium Disilicate
Anterior crowns, veneers
IPS e.max ceramic. Exceptional aesthetics, well-documented biocompatibility, no metal content. Our choice for anterior restorations where appearance is primary.
Biocompatible Composite
Fillings
Not all composites are equal. We use only Bis-GMA-free composites (e.g., Admira Fusion, Grandio) — the Bis-GMA monomer is the component most likely to cause reactivity.
Some patients with methacrylate sensitivities will react to all composites. CMRT identifies this before placement.
PTFE / Teflon Tape
Temporary coverage
For temporary coverage between appointments, we use medical-grade PTFE — chemically inert, zero reactivity, zero taste. Not a permanent solution.
Materials we never use
05 · Your First Visit
Sixty minutes that feel
nothing like a dentist.
The first virtual consult is a conversation. We are not selling a treatment plan — we are answering the questions you came in with.
Most common pre-booking question:
"What actually happens in a virtual consult? Do I need to send X-rays?"
What a 60-minute virtual consult looks like
You talk, we listen
No clipboard of 40 questions first. You tell us what brought you here — in your own words. We take notes by hand. We ask one follow-up question at a time.
Charting and digital imaging
Digital X-rays (60% less radiation than film). Intraoral photos so you can see exactly what we see. No surprises, no language you need to look up afterward.
The annotated review
We sketch. We label. We explain the meridian connections relevant to your specific findings. If you have amalgam fillings, we show you exactly which ones and what the current research says.
Your personalized protocol
A written plan leaves with you. Testing recommendations, removal sequence if applicable, material options. Nothing is decided without your input and understanding.
X-rays not required for the first virtual consult. We review what you have, or we schedule imaging at a subsequent in-person visit.
"She spent forty minutes explaining what she found on my X-ray. My last dentist spent four. I didn't feel rushed once."
Sarah M.
Mercury removal patient, autoimmune condition
"I came in skeptical — my rheumatologist sent me. I left with a three-page written protocol and actual citations. I've never left a dentist's office with citations before."
David K.
Referred by rheumatologist, Lyme disease history
"My daughter is seven. They explained every step to her directly, not to me. She left saying she liked the dentist. I almost cried."
Priya N.
Pediatric patient, fluoride-free protocol
Ready to have the
conversation?
Virtual consults are 60 minutes, conducted by video. New patient slots available within 5 business days.
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