Jeff is one of very few dentists IAOMT-Accredited in Holistic and Biological Dentistry.

Holistic and Biological

A Holistic – or Biological – dentist sees the mouth not only as an entity that requires its own maintenance but as a portal into the rest of the body.  For many years, the practices of dentistry and medicine seem to have been separated, as if oral health is somehow detached from general wellbeing.  However, the mouth is now being recognised for what it is – a primary gateway and potential source of what is called ‘low-grade chronic inflammation’, a systemic condition that diverts and weakens the body’s immune system when it could be addressing other possible threats.

EMS Guided Biofilm Therapy 

There are various ways in which a Holistic Dentist takes care of this important entryway.  Firstly, the oral microbiome, which consists of a community of around 700 different species of bacteria, needs to be kept in equilibrium.  Jeff is very concerned to support this symbiosis and carries out EMS Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) to maintain the balance.  Biome dysbiosis has been linked to many systemic illnesses – amongst them, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and, most recently, Parkinson’s Disease.  GBT is the most advanced and thorough cleaning technique available and ensures that our patients’ teeth are 100% spotless after the appointment.  They leave The Clinic a healthier person.

Oralis 1 Microbiome Test

Linked to Jeff’s concern for the oral flora, we routinely offer the Oralis 1 microbiome test at The Clinic.  This is a saliva-based,  in-depth analysis of an individual patient’s biome constituents, highlighting raised levels of undesirable bacteria that can affect the mouth and general health.  This evaluation includes advice on oral hygiene methods along with dietary and lifestyle suggestions.

Biocompatible materials

Of course, Holistic Dentists have a raised awareness of the biocompatibility and safety of the materials and chemicals that they use.  The Clinic has been mercury-free and mercury-safe since it opened, and Jeff never removes a mercury amalgam without using the SMART technique, for which he is certified by the IAOMT. He is also concerned to use composite materials that do not contain any bis-GMA and BPA-related monomers.  He always uses graphene oxide-free local anaesthetics, and he does not place metals of any kind in his patients’ mouths.

Being IAOMT-Accredited, Jeff works with many general holistic practitioners to improve his patients’ wellbeing, and welcomes referrals from these professionals.