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Dr. Nammy Patel uniquely embodies the https://iabdm.org/wp-content/uploads/5905_n-meyer.png’s mission by integrating holistic principles, scientific rigor, environmental sustainability, and compassionate care. Her practice exemplifies the core https://iabdm.org/wp-content/uploads/5905_n-meyer.png values: non-toxic materials, patient-centered wellness, and whole-body health integration.

Based in San Francisco, Dr. Nammy Patel is world  known and recognized for her pioneering work in holistic, functional, biological and environmentally conscious dental care.

Professional Background & Philosophy

• Origins & Education: Born in Dharotha, India, Dr. Patel immigrated to the U.S. as a child. She graduated with honors from the University of Southern California’s School of Dentistry and later earned credentials from the University of California’s School of Dentistry

• Founding Green Dentistry (2005): Driven by her lifelong eco-values, Dr. Patel turned down conventional “drill and fill” roles to create Green Dentistry, the first LEED-certified, green-focused dental practice in San Francisco. The office incorporates sustainable design—from recycled building materials and chemical-free furnishings to glassware, paperless systems, and energy-efficient lighting

• Holistic & Functional Approach: Dr. Patel’s practice emphasizes treating patients as integrated systems—addressing root causes and using non-toxic, mercury-free protocols, high-tech restorative techniques, and a whole-body perspective on oral health.

Innovations in Patient Experience

• Spa-Like Amenities: Clients enjoy enhanced comfort through aromatherapy, heated massage tables, warm wraps, herbal treatments, essential oils, and calming environments arranged with feng shui principles

• Advanced Treatments: Green Dentistry leverages cutting-edge methods—same-day crowns, non-surgical gum therapies, and safe mercury removal—to enhance health outcomes and patient wellbeing

Author & Thought Leader

• ForbesBooks Author: Her acclaimed book, Age With Style: Your Guide to a Youthful Smile and Healthy Living (published 2018), integrates holistic dentistry with total wellbeing principles, exploring links between oral health and cardiovascular, metabolic, sleep, and hormonal health

• Global Reach: Her writings have resonated worldwide—translated into 67 languages and read by over 52 million people across 57 countries.

• Media Presence: Dr. Patel shares her insights through podcasts such as “Dentistry’s Next Decade”, “Treatment Room Secrets”, and “Rational Wellness”, discussing topics like eco-conscious dentistry, functional medicine, and airway health interventions (e.g., Homeoblock™)

Vision & Community Impact

• Nonprofit Expansion: Dr. Patel is expanding her eco-conscious dental model to underserved areas in India through nonprofit initiatives, aiming to deliver green, sustainable oral health across thousands of rural communities

• Environmental Stewardship: At Green Dentistry, new patients are celebrated with a tree planted in their honor—symbolizing their contribution to cleaner air and a healthier planet

• Advocacy & Mentorship: She mentors dental professionals globally and supports the American India Foundation, aligning her work with broader health equity and environmental goals