Dr. R. Castellini has practiced cosmetic, holistic, mercury-free, and mercury-safe dentistry since 1998. His purpose is to share information about dental wellness with his patients so that they may make educated decisions about their oral health. Dr. Dr. Castellini fully understands the important relationship of oral to overall health and realizes that “you cannot be truly healthy without good oral health!”
Dr. Castellini has devoted his dental career to practicing healthy, holistic, non-invasive, biocompatible dentistry. He is also a proponent of making the dental office occupationally safe regarding mercury, and he strives to protect the patient, the staff, and the environment from excessive and unnecessary exposure to mercury at the dental office.
Mercury Amalgam Silver Filling Removal (SMART)
Dr. Castellini is aware that mercury vapor and dental infections can have a negative impact on the oral and overall health. Because of this concern, we focus on patient education and strive to remove mercury amalgam (silver) fillings in a safe way for non-toxic dentistry.
To accomplish this, Dr. Castellini is a “SMART” certified dentist (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique), which utilizes removal protocols based on recommendations of a number of prominent holistic dental organizations.
Whole Body Dental Philosophy
Holistic or biological dentistry is a philosophy that recognizes that the teeth and associated oral structures are a part of the whole body. Because of this important relationship. Dr. Castellini’s whole body, healthy dental treatment philosophy stresses the use of the best dental materials and non-invasive treatment whenever possible for biomimetic dentistry. He also works closely with highly qualified health practitioners to assist him in his efforts to return the patient to optimal oral and overall health. His holistic, patient-first approach to dental treatment means that he treats the teeth, jaw, and related oral structures with regard to how that treatment will affect the entire body.
Continuing Education
Dr. Castellini is a strong advocate of continuing education because it allows him to give you and your family the most modern, state-of-the-art dental care. Each year, he takes many hours of continuing education courses, and he has advanced training in many areas of holistic, cosmetic, and conventional dentistry. He is also a graduate of the Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), where he received extensive training in cosmetic and neuromuscular dentistry.
Dr. Castellini is associated with a number of prestigious dental organizations, including:
- International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists (IAMSD)
- The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT)
- Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI)
- American Dental Association® (ADA®)
- Florida Dental Association (FDA)
- Dental Society of Greater Orlando
- Holistic Dental Association (HDA)
- Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry (AOBMD)