The Ultimate Holistic Dental Safety Checklist

THE ULTIMATE HOLISTIC DENTAL SAFETY CHECKLIST

15 Questions Your Traditional Dentist Hates (And Why You Need the Answers)

You do not have to guess whether your dentist is truly practicing biological, holistic dentistry or just using the label. This checklist is your insider audit. It gives you the exact questions to ask any dental office so you can see, in minutes, whether their protocols match your health standards.

Executive Summary: A truly holistic practice does more than talk about being “natural.” It takes specific, measurable steps to reduce toxic load, protect your immune system, and look at your whole body, not just your teeth. If your current dentist cannot confidently answer “yes” to most of these questions, you may be compromising on safety, quality, or both.

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SECTION 1: The Mercury and Root Canal Audit

The "Root Cause" Test

These questions tell you if your dentist is serious about hidden toxins and chronic infection in the jaw.

1. Are you certified in the SMART (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique) protocol?

• The standard: A biological dentist should be trained in a recognized safe mercury removal protocol. This protects you and the team from unnecessary vapor and particle exposure when old fillings are removed.

2. Do you use a dedicated air filtration system in the room during mercury removal?

• The standard: The room should have high quality air filtration that helps capture aerosols and vapor during SMART procedures, so the air you breathe stays as clean as possible.

3. What is your stance on the systemic risks of existing root canals?

• The standard: A biological dentist acknowledges that root canal teeth can harbor anaerobic bacteria and toxins and will evaluate them carefully with 3D imaging and clinical testing instead of assuming they are “fine” because they do not hurt.

4. Do you check for poorly healed extraction sites or cavitations at old extraction areas?

• The standard: A biological dentist is aware of ischemic bone necrosis and cavitations and knows how to screen for them with 3D imaging when your history or symptoms suggest they may be an issue.

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SECTION 2: The Technology and Material Audit

The "Biological Safety" Test

These questions reveal how much your dentist invests in technology and materials that respect your biology.

5. Do you use 3D Cone Beam (CBCT) imaging for surgical planning and complex diagnosis?

• The standard: 3D imaging is essential for safely planning implants, evaluating root canals, and mapping cavitations. Relying only on flat 2D X‑rays for these decisions is not enough in modern biological care.

6. Do you offer zirconia (ceramic) implants, or only titanium?

• The standard: A biological practice should offer zirconia implants as a metal‑free, highly biocompatible option, and be able to explain when they recommend zirconia versus titanium.

7. Do you use medical‑grade ozone gas in your procedures?

• The standard: Ozone is a powerful oxygen based disinfectant that can be used around surgical sites, extractions, cavitations, and certain restorative procedures to help keep the area cleaner without relying only on harsh chemicals.

8. Do you use PRF or PRP (Platelet‑Rich Fibrin or Plasma) to support healing?

• The standard: For implants, cavitations, extractions, and gum procedures, a biological dentist should be familiar with using your own blood derived growth factors to support smoother, more predictable healing.

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SECTION 3: The Prevention and Wellness Audit

The "Holistic Lifestyle" Test

These questions show whether your dentist is aligned with your day to day wellness priorities.

9. Is your practice 100 percent fluoride free?

• The standard: A holistic practice should be comfortable preventing and treating decay without routine fluoride use, focusing instead on remineralization, nutrition, and microbiome support.

10. Do you use only BPA‑free materials for sealants and composites?

• The standard: BPA and related compounds are endocrine disruptors. A biologically aware dentist should know which products are BPA‑free and choose them as a matter of routine.

11. Do you screen for airway health and sleep disordered breathing in all patients, especially children?

• The standard: An airway aware dentist understands that mouth breathing, snoring, and narrow jaws can affect sleep, behavior, and long term health, and includes basic airway screening as part of exams.

12. Do you offer or coordinate metal and material sensitivity testing before placing major restorations?

• The standard: For patients with autoimmune issues, chronic illness, or known sensitivities, a holistic practice should be willing to use lab testing to help guide material choices when appropriate.

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SECTION 4: The Concierge Experience Audit

The "Value and Support" Test

These questions separate a basic office from one that treats you like a whole person with a real life and schedule.

13. Do you offer IV sedation for complex or anxious cases, with continuous monitoring throughout the visit?

• The standard: A practice that truly serves fearful or medically complex patients should have access to IV sedation and a clear protocol for monitoring safety from start to finish.

14. Will you provide a written, phased treatment plan with all costs and timelines upfront?

• The standard: You should receive a clear, written plan that outlines what will be done first, what it costs, and how long it will take. Guessing or “we will see as we go” is not enough for major work.

15. Do you integrate red light therapy (photobiomodulation) or other supportive tools into post‑operative care?

• The standard: A biologically oriented office will look beyond the procedure itself and offer tools that support faster, more comfortable healing, not just pain pills and “see you in six months.”

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YOUR NEXT STEP: THE TRANSFORMATION

If your current dentist could not confidently answer “yes” to most of these questions, do not panic. You did not do anything wrong. But you now have a clearer picture of how high the bar can be set for truly holistic, biological care.

A few options now exist:

• You can share this checklist with your current dentist and see if they are willing to adopt some of these protocols.
• You can seek a second opinion from a practice that is already operating at this level.
• You can use these 15 questions any time you consider a new dentist, anywhere you live.

At Smile Magic, our systems are built around saying “yes” to this checklist, because our mission is to align your dental care with your whole body health goals.

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What to Do Right Now

If you are ready to see what holistic dentistry looks like when these standards are in place, the next step is simple.

If you want help now:

• Get a Free 3D Treatment Plan: Schedule a visit at Smile Magic and we will:
  • Review your current dentistry and 3D imaging
  • Audit your situation using the same standards in this checklist
  • Design a phased, written plan that matches your health priorities and budget

You can keep using this checklist to hold any dentist to a higher standard. And if you want a place where these answers are already “yes,” we are here when you are ready.