Biological dentists work closely with an array
of healthcare professionals, ranging from
nutritionists, chiropractors and bodyworkers to
naturopaths and environmental physicians.
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materials, such as composite resins and porcelains.
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According to Brockman, the present void in holistic dental health care ex-
~ ists because medical doctors have little to no training in dentistry, and dentists
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aren’t licensed to treat the whole body. That gap is slowly being filled by biolog-
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ical dentists who consider a patient’s teeth, jaws and gums from a whole body
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professionals, including environmental physicians, acupuncturists, chiroprac-
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tors, naturopaths, nutritionists, body workers and other holistic practitioners.
“Biological dentists are not just ‘mercury-free,’” advises Brockman. “They
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function are paramount in overall health, and that dentistry plays a vital role.”
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fillings that contain mercury.
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can affect the diagnosis and treatment of oral conditions. Remarks Brockman,
“Most people are surprised that chronic and acute health problems, emotional
and physical stress, dietary changes, weight gain or loss, accidents, operations,
travel, new medications, supplements and lack of sleep all have a lot to do with
the health of gums and teeth.”
The firm belief that dental products and procedures also affect the entire
body is a shared premise of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and
Toxicology (IAOMT), the Holistic Dental Association (HAD) and the Interna-
tional Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM). Representing
a population that still comprises less than one-half of 1 percent of practicing
dentists, these organizations have established training programs, scientific stud-
ies, strict biological treatment standards and yearly conferences for biological
dentists.
Individuals seeking to become their own dental advocate usually start with
downloaded information from biological dental organization and consumer
group websites. The following sites also offer directories of holistic, biological
or mercury-free dentists:
Consumers for Dental Choice (ToxicTeeth.org); Holistic Dental Association
(HolisticDental.org); International Academy of Biological Dentistry and
Medicine (IABDM.org); International Academy of Oral Medicine and
Toxicology (IAOMT.org) and International Association of Mercury Free
Dentists (DentalWellness4u.com).
Dr. Andrea Brockman is the author of Take a Holistic Bite Out of …., a series
of dental health tips booklets; the HealthyGates Dental Resource Manual; and
My Dental Coach Consumer Dental Advocacy Program, a newsletter. For more
information, email
info@OraMedica.com. Visit
OraMedica.com or
MyDentalCoach.com.
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