BioBites March 2024 Topic: Well Rooted: An Introduction to Biological Dentistry

Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, 12 noon ET

Featured Guest Speaker: Dr. Mohamed Elhamamsy, DMD, Well Rooted Dentistry

For hundreds of years, dental care and medical care were considered one practice. After all, the mouth is part of the body. But that began to shift in the 17th century when Pierre Fauchard, credited as being the father of modern dentistry, made it his goal to elevate dentistry as its own science, effectively cleaving it from medicine. Over the years, the two have meandered along their own pathways, occasionally coming close together, but always remaining in their own lanes. 

Today, you will find a growing movement to combine medical care and dental care into simply healthcare. It makes sense because we know that gum disease can exacerbate issues “downstream” and chronic illnesses like diabetes and cardiovascular disease have direct links to poor oral health. A more holistic approach would naturally result in better overall health.

Biological Dentistry is an approach to dental care that looks at the entire body and aims to provide care that is inclusive of all manner of health concerns, not simply the oral ones. It’s a combination of practices that sees the patient as a whole human being and not just a set of teeth.

In this BioBites, you will learn:

The history of Biological Dentistry.

• How the health of the mouth and the health of the body are connected. How Biological Dentistry differs from traditional dentistry.
• How to find a Biological Dentist where you live.
• What to expect when you visit a Biological Dentist.
• The importance of non-toxic dentistry and SMART amalgam removal.
• How Biological Dentistry is connected to longevity and improved overall health.

Please join us on Tuesday, March 5th, at 12:00 p.m. ET, when Dr. Mohamed Elhamamsy, DMD, explains the importance of Biological Dentistry for overall longevity and health. Dr. Elhamamsy practices at Well Rooted Dentistry in Providence, RI, and believes in implementing healthy, sustainable practices to achieve the best possible outcomes.