Biological Dentistry is the practice of the best elements of conventional dentistry with attention to many "extra considerations"  It reflects, on multiple levels, an appreciation for the relationship of the teeth and oral cavity to the rest of the body. 

Any dentist can claim to be a biological dentist.  Typically, the journey begins with an interest, then a concern about implanting mercury in people's teeth.  Dr. Glaros started there in the early 1980's and by 1984 made the decision to stop placing that material.  Soon patients were coming to him requesting removal of existing mercury fillings and asking about patient protection protocols.  Those questions sent Dr. Glaros to study with his first mentor for Biological Dentistry, Dr. Hal Huggins, in 1985.   Through the years of study and meetings as a member of the American Academy of Biological Dentistry, the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, and the Holistic Dental Association, Dr. Glaros has chosen to implement Biological Dentistry at the following level. 

Starting in 1984 he placed no mercury fillings, then no nickel restorations, then only the same compatible metal. We currently are placing virtually no metallic restorations (maybe 3 or 4 per year).  Replacement of missing teeth is also done metal-free.          

Working with other like-minded health-care providers we can assess compatibility of dental materials, nutritional support, unchallenged and challenged levels of mercury excretion, and meridian stress assessment.

Our in-office training, practice, and instrumentation allow us to assess bone density using ultra-sound waves (Cavitat), to assess toxicity potential of teeth (Topaz) and to increase microcirculation to surgery sites. We use Anadyne to minimize micro-fracturing of tooth enamel (micro-air abrasion), to follow sequential removal based on current readings of restored teeth (Amalgameter), plus a host of other practices noted in this section and the Client/Procedures/Protocols section of this web site.

Dr. Glaros and his team spend about one-third of their clinical time providing surgical procedures for clients with symptoms and conditions requiring extraction of teeth and treatment of ischemic bone lesions in the jaw.  At the level of Biological Dentistry that Dr. Glaros practices, extraction of teeth typically involves the surgical curettement of the site with hand and rotary instruments, ridge preservation/augmentation procedures, and energetic evaluation of the site before sutured closure.

Dr. Glaros is considered a Biological Dentist.  That does not preclude him from using the wonderful state-of-the-art dental techniques and procedures of conventional dentistry.   Some of those include use of magnification loupes, electronic pulp testing, fiber optics on handpieces, and laser-assisted diagnosis of decay (Diagnodent). One of the most popular techniques is one appointment fabrication and placement of ceramic inlays and partial crowns with his Cerec 3D.