What Is Biological Dentistry?
A specialized approach that focuses on the connection between oral health and overall wellbeing, viewing the mouth as a vital part of the entire body.
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The mouth is part of the body, and dental care should support overall health.
Biological dentistry is rooted in a simple principle: the mouth is part of the body, and dental care should support overall health rather than exist separately from it. Unlike traditional dentistry, biological dentistry views the mouth as a vital part of the entire body.
Biological dentistry is intrinsically holistic and integrative, but not all holistic or integrative orientations can be termed biological. What sets biological dentistry apart is its commitment to using non-toxic diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, biocompatible materials, and an understanding of the energetic relationships between the teeth and the rest of the body.
One of the key principles is considering the patient's total toxic burden. This involves evaluating the patient's biological terrain, or extracellular matrix, which is vital for the body's ability to heal and regulate itself.
Key Principles of Biological Dentistry
Whole-Person Approach
The mouth is part of the body, and dental care should support overall health rather than exist separately from it.
Mercury-Safe Practices
Strict protocols protect patients, staff, and the environment during amalgam removal procedures.
Biocompatible Materials
Every material used is tested for compatibility with each individual patient's unique biology.
Root Cause Focus
Biological dentistry emphasizes identifying root causes rather than only addressing symptoms.
Energy & Meridians
Understanding the energetic relationships between teeth and organs, glands, joints, and nerves.
Total Toxic Burden
Evaluating the patient's biological terrain and extracellular matrix for the body's ability to heal.
Traditional vs. Biological Dentistry
Uses standard dental materials without individual testing
Tests material biocompatibility for each patient
Removes amalgam fillings without special protocols
Follows strict PROTECT Protocol for safe mercury removal
Focuses on treating symptoms in isolation
Identifies and addresses root causes of oral health issues
Views the mouth as separate from the rest of the body
Recognizes the mouth-body connection in all treatment
May use metal implants and materials freely
Prefers non-metal, biocompatible options like zirconium
Treats the tooth as an isolated unit
Considers energetic and meridian relationships of each tooth
Common Biological Dental Practices
Mercury-safe dentistry with proper removal protocols
Biocompatibility testing for all dental materials
Cavitation surgery for dental focal infections
Ozone therapy for infection control and healing
Nutritional counseling for oral and systemic health
Cranio-sacral and osteopathic body work for TMD
Homeopathy and natural healing modalities
Chelation and detoxification support
Digital x-rays for reduced radiation exposure
Non-metal, ceramic implant options
Experience the Difference
Find an IABDM-certified biological dentist near you and discover a whole-body approach to your oral health.