It can be difficult to make a decision when looking for a holistic dentist. Most people who actively seek out a holistic dentist are far more conscious about their health than the average customer. These sorts of people do a lot of research on things like what sort of materials and technology are used and the dentist’s personal philosophy on controversial matters. The chances are if you are reading this page – you are currently going through this research process yourself. To make things easier when choosing your holistic dentist, [...]

Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments in Australia, and over the last few years teeth whitening has become a huge industry with a range of new products and technologies becoming available. This article is Part One of our Whitening Wisdom series, which will examine teeth whitening as an industry, go through the science and inform you on the best ways to go about getting a healthy, attractive, white smile. In Part One we will go through how and why tooth staining happens, understanding the importance [...]

The idea of wisdom teeth removal can be a scary thing for teenagers and young adults. People often talk about the swelling, the pain, the time off work, school or university which builds up the ‘fear factor’ and because of this they may delay treatment. It is recommended that most people have their wisdom teeth removed by their early 20’s, when the teeth are erupting through the gums. In some cases, people’s wisdom teeth come through totally fine and they will not need to be extracted. However, ‘impacted’ wisdom teeth [...]

A biological dentist and a holistic dentist are the same thing. In Australia the term ‘Holistic Dentist’ is far more common than the term ‘Biological Dentist’ which is popular overseas - especially in USA and Canada. It seems that in North America, Biological dentistry receives more attention than in Australia. Overseas, organisations like the International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology (IAOMT) lead research on important issues like the safety of dental materials, addressing controversial topics like mercury amalgam fillings. Unfortunately in Australia, many dentists position themselves as holistic because [...]

Holistic dentistry is growing in Australia as people become more conscious about their health. The population is increasingly concerned about the health and environmental impacts encountered in their day-to-day lives. Holistic dentists offer a way to make more proactive and conscious choices about health care. "A holistic dentist will prioritise their patient’s overall health when deciding on a course for dental treatment, rather than just addressing the symptoms of an immediate problem." The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, describes a holistic dental practitioner as one “who believes that treatment of [...]