Holistic dentistry

Holistic dentistry, also called biological dentistry, biologic dentistry, alternative dentistry, unconventional dentistry, biocompatible dentistry or biomimetic dentistry, is the equivalent of complementary and alternative medicine for dentistry. As such, it typically incorporates pseudoscientific beliefs and practices.^[1]

Although the holistic dental community is diverse in its practices and approaches, common threads include strong opposition to the use of amalgam in dental fillings, nonsurgical approaches to gum disease, and the belief that root canal treatments may endanger systemic health of the patient through the spread of trapped dental bacteria to the body. Many dentists who use these terms regard water fluoridation unfavorably.