It’s hard to believe, but this year, our blog turned 15 years old! Over that time, our practice has grown a lot, from being St. Louis’ choice for biological dentistry to the premiere biological office serving patients from across the central Midwest and much of the...
One of the most fulfilling things about practicing biological dentistry is seeing the life-changing difference it can make for our patients. We see so many people who have dealt with nagging health issues for years, despite the best efforts of physicians and other...
By Michael G. Rehme, DDS, NMD, CCN I found out a long time ago that if you want to make a new friend and patient for life, get them out of dental pain and as quickly as possible. As a dentist, there’s nothing more gratifying than helping a patient completely...
By Michael G. Rehme, DDS, NMD, CCN I’ve always tried to explain to my patients that the best dentistry is no dentistry at all. Even with all the knowledge, education, and research that has been provided to our dental profession, our best efforts will never be able...
We regularly see the benefits of platelet rich fibrin (PRF) in our patients, but it’s always good to see new research confirming clinical results. The latest is a review in the current issue of JADA, for which 7 earlier randomized controlled trials were analyzed...
When a patient asks to have their mercury amalgam fillings removed, we always want to be sure that their new fillings are made with biocompatible materials. You never want to take out one source of toxicity only to replace it with another. Yet that’s exactly what...
How long will my dental work last? I’ve been asked this question a thousand times. My answer has evolved from years of clinical observations and understanding the biological concept of the Tooth and Body Connection. I was once told that good dentistry will...
As the saga continues regarding the safety of mercury being used in dentistry, significant information is being presented not only to the FDA in the U.S. but also to the nations of the world. On Wednesday, Dec. 15th, 2010, Healthy Daily News reported that the U.S....
“The whole idea behind healthcare is to seek the best possible method of treatment at all times. Change is natural and necessary. What has been done in the past is not always the best for the future. And hanging on to old ideas simply because of their age is...
I’ve always tried to explain to my patients; “the best dentistry in your mouth, is no dentistry at all.” Even with all the knowledge, education and research that has been provided to our dental profession, our best efforts will never be able to...
An important lesson that I’ve learned over the years about Biological Dentistry is to ask questions. Then to be willing to make the appropriate changes that seem necessary for improving the health and well being of our patients. The use of specific dental...
If you were building a new house, would you be concerned about the materials being used to construct your home? Years ago, asbestos was used in insulation products, fireproofing, acoustical materials and floor tiles. We now know that asbestos causes lung cancer and...
In March 2008, a television investigative reporter filed an intriguing story that caught my eye due to the nature of its subject matter. The title of his report was, “Chinese Dental Products May Hide Danger.” An Ohio woman, who was suffering from mouth...