10 Best Functional & Regenerative Medicine/Integrative MD/Dentists

Conventional dentistry? Unconventional dentistry? Like everything in life, it’s what you do with that conventional knowledge—or better yet, how life leads you into this path—that matters most. Most dentists who follow the unconventional path may incorporate more than one of the following philosophies, and very few do them all.

At Pure Dental Naples, we do it all. We treat our patients holistically: treating the mouth and teeth as part of the whole body, emphasizing the connection between dental health and

overall health, using biocompatible materials, avoiding toxins (like mercury and nickel), and promoting natural remedies. We take a biological approach, considering the impact of dental materials and procedures on the body’s biology, avoiding harmful materials, and supporting the body’s natural healing abilities. We test for material biocompatibility, addressing the oral-systemic health links and focusing on minimally invasive procedures. We practice principles of functional medicine, focusing on the underlying causes of dental issues and identifying and

treating the root causes of dental problems, not just symptoms. We integrate nutrition, lifestyle, and systemic health in treatment plans utilizing advanced diagnostics. We are an integrative practice that combines traditional dental practices with alternative and complementary therapies and provides a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses dental and overall health. We use therapies such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, and nutritional counseling alongside conventional treatments.

We practice wellness dentistry, maintaining optimal health and preventing disease through dental care. We emphasize preventive care and overall wellness and promote a healthy lifestyle, regular check-ups, and preventive treatments to maintain dental and general health. We also practice biomimetic dentistry, mimicking the natural structure, function, and aesthetics of teeth, preserving as much of the natural tooth structure as possible, and restoring its original strength and function. And we use advanced adhesive techniques and materials that closely replicate natural tooth properties, focusing on minimally invasive restorations that integrate seamlessly with natural teeth.

At Pure Dental Naples, it’s not only being “metal free”— it’s knowing how to safely remove it to protect the patients as well as the staff and the environment. It’s about knowing which materials are compatible with each person, and knowing how to test for it. It’s not only about using ozone—it’s about knowing its science, its half-life, safety, its purest form, and the concentrations necessary to achieve it. It’s not only about being fluoride-free—it’s about recalcification modalities and nutritional aspects that help make teeth stronger. It’s about knowing how to read laboratory results and understanding that your body has the ability to heal if we just remove the roadblocks. It’s about having a whole team of specialists on the same page, working together and using their own specialty to achieve the best outcomes.

Our whole team is certified and ready to reach the common goal—maintaining health and quality of life. At Pure Dental Naples, we love questions...and we love what we do!