In dentistry, the range of philosophies, techniques, and practices varies almost as much as the medical field at-large. Just like in standard medicine, dentistry has a whole sector of practices commonly known as “holistic dentistry,” very similar to “holistic medicine,” which deserves in some respects attention and scrutiny. Otherwise known as biological dentistry, biologic dentistry, alternative dentistry, and several other names, holistic dentistry is a practice that is uncommon but growing steadily in dental medicine. The important concept is “holistic,” which in this context means being geared toward whole-body, or in some cases emotional and spiritual health, in tandem with […]