Mercury Safe, Mercury Free (Amalgam Free), Holistic, Cosmetic and Family Dentistry
About Our Mercury Safe Practice
Dr. Gabriel Overholtzer's "Mercury Safe Dentist" office is located in Sebastopol, CA 95472. He practices mercury free (amalgam silver filling free), mercury safe, holistic, and cosmetic dentistry. Holistic dentistry is a philosophy that recognizes that the teeth and associated structures are a part of the whole body. Because of his advanced dental training and his emphasis on total health, Dr. Overholtzer takes a unique Whole Body approach to oral health care; combining sound dental science and technical experience with a deep concern for his patients’ physical and emotional well-being and comfort.
His goal is to treat his patients in the most healthy, caring, holistic way possible and to share information about dental wellness with his patients so that they may make educated decisions about their oral health. He fully understands the important relationship of oral to overall health and realizes that; "You cannot be truly healthy without good oral health!"
Mercury Amalgam Filling Removal
As your Oral Health Doctor, Dr. Overholtzer is aware that mercury vapor and dental infections can have a negative impact on overall health. Because of this concern, we focus on patient education and strive to remove mercury amalgam (silver) fillings in a safe way. For information about why it's important to use a mercury safe dentist, Click Here.
To accomplish this, he utilizes removal protocols based on recommendations of a number of prominent holistic dental organizations. Dr. Overholtzer has been certified as completing the course on "How to Practice Mercury Safe Dentistry: Minimizing Occupational Exposure to Mercury in the Dental Office!" by New Directions Dentistry. For more information about why we use safe removal protocols and an explanation of what they are, Click Here.
Whole Body Dental Philosophy
His Whole Body approach to healthy dental treatment emphasizes the use of safe dental materials and non-invasive treatment whenever possible. He also works closely with highly qualified health professionals to assist his in his efforts to return the patient to optimal oral and overall health. His holistic philosophy means that he treats the teeth, jaw, and related oral structures, with specific regard to how that treatment will affect the entire body. Because of this important relationship, we offer a wide range of healthy treatment options.
Continuing Education
Dr. Overholtzer is a strong advocate of continuing education because it allows him to give you and your family the most modern, state-of-the-art dental care. Each year he takes many hours of continuing education courses and he has advanced training in many areas of holistic, cosmetic and traditional dentistry.
Treatments and Services
Our office also uses the latest in dental equipment and technology in order to provide the patient with healthy treatment options and services, including:
- Digital X-Rays
- Oxygen/Ozone Treatment
- Preventive Dental Treatment and Education
- Periodontal (Gum) Treatment
- Safe Amalgam Filling Removal
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry
- Mercury Free Fillings
- Mercury & Metal Free Restorations
- Smile Makeovers
- Tooth Whitening
- Full & Partial Dentures
- Implant Placement & Maintenance
- Non-surgical Periodontal Treatment
- TMJ Diagnosis & Treatment
- Snoring & Sleep Disorders
- Family Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Our office also specializes in state of the art restorative and cosmetic dentistry to correct, restore or enhance your smile to fit your own unique facial form. Our goal is to integrate esthetics as part of total dental and overall health while creating an overall pleasing and natural facial appearance.
Dr. Overholtzer can create the smile of your dreams - just imagine yourself with a beautiful, new, natural looking smile!
Associations and Organizations
Dr. Overholtzer is associated with a number of prestigious dental organizations, including:
- International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists (IAMSD)
- Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
- International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI)
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- California Dental Association (CDA)
- Kern County Dental Society (KCDS)
About Dr. Overholtzer
Dr. Overholtzer has devoted his dental career to practicing healthy, holistic, non-invasive, biocompatible dentistry. She is also a proponent of making the dental office occupationally safe regarding mercury and he strives to protect the patient, the staff, and the environment from excessive and unnecessary exposure to mercury at the dental office. To learn more about Dr. Overholtzer please Click Here.
Our Staff
Our staff is made up of highly-trained, motivated and caring professionals. Our team works together to bring you the highest quality holistic dental treatment in a healthy, warm and supportive setting.
We would be honored to add you to our list of satisfied patients and we encourage you to call or visit Our Office Website to learn more about our office and the many services and treatments Dr. Overholtzer offers. We want to thank you for considering our office for all of your dental needs.
Patient Education
Our dental practice is dedicated to patient education. As a member of Dr. Tom McGuire's International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists (IAMSD) we work closely with him to support our goal of providing important information to our patients about numerous oral health that can affect overall health, including issues related to mercury amalgam (silver) fillings. Click on the appropriate link to access important information about these topics.
- Frequently Asked Questions & Oral Health Topics
- Mercury Safe: Why Dentists are Mercury Safe & Mercury Free
- Mercury Free & Mercury Safe: What's the Difference
- Mercury Risk Evaluation
- Referenced & Abstracted Articles about Mercury (Dr. McGuire has kindly allowed us access to his database of referenced and abstracted scientific articles on numerous mercury related topics. It is the largest of its kind and is a wealth of information for those interested in the subject.)
NEW! Dr. Tom McGuire's new YouTube Video, Mercury: The Poison in Your Teeth conclusively proves that amalgam/silver fillings not only release toxic mercury vapor - but that the common act of brushing just one amalgam filling - will release more mercury than allowed by governmental regulatory agencies at the workplace! It also tells you what you can do about it. Click Here to watch this amazing video demonstration - and don’t forget to tell your friends and family! (You can also access it by searching YouTube for The Poison in Your Teeth.)
A Personal Note from Dr. Tom
I know Dr. Overholtzer personally and have spoken with him about his philosophy and approach to healthy, mercury free and mercury safe dentistry. His dedication to his patients and his concern about their oral and overall health has impressed me. He is also committed to educating his patients about all aspects of their oral health and believes, as I do, that an educated patient will make better, and more informed decisions about their oral health.
His concern for his patients health, his ongoing training in holistic, cosmetic, and traditional dentistry; along with his commitment to safely remove amalgam fillings makes him ideally suited to remove and replace them. He also utilizes his extensive training to provide his patients with the very best treatment options.
He has completed my course, and received his Certification, in How to Make Your Practice Mercury Safe - Minimizing Occupational Exposure to Mercury in the Dental Office. This is the only course of its kind offered to dentists and qualifies his to safely remove mercury amalgam fillings safely. In doing so he is protecting himself, his staff, his patients and the environment from excessive ,and unnecessary, exposure to mercury at the dental office.
Dr. Overholtzer is also a Charter Member of the International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists (IAMSD) and has taken our Course on How to Make the Dental Office Occupationally Safe for Mercury.
I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a caring, mercury free and mercury safe, holistic dentist. When you visit his office please tell him where you found out about him and say hello to him for me. Thanks!