HDA Newsletter - Spring 2013

The

The Official Publication of the Holistic Dental AssociationCommunicator

Spring 2013

HDA

36THANNUALCONFERENCE

APRIL 18 ‐ 20, 2013 HILTON HOTEL WASHINGTON DULLES AIRPORT ‐ HERNDON, VA

NEW TECHNOLOGY & TECHNIQUES

(WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW CAN’T HELP YOU) FRIDAY & SATURDAY ‐ GENERAL SESSION

Hear The Latest On: Zirconia Implants Nitric Oxide Tennant’s Biomodulator

Iodine 101 Neuro Emotional Technique Dentistry’s Dirty Little Secret Mercury Detoxification Clairvoyant & Soul Reader Stem Cells

Ho’oponopono Hawaiian Healing Technique

THURSDAY – CHOOSE ONE OF FOUR ALL DAY WORKSHOPS Dental Homeopathy

Kinesiology for the Dental Office Practical Wellness Tools For Dentists & Their Patients

Mechanisms and Applications in Mercury Intoxication & Detoxification

Corporate Sponsor

Message from the Conference Chair

Dear Members,

Welcome to the 36th annual meeting of the Holistic Dental Association. In this meeting, you will be exposed to different techniques and technology that reflect our logo—body, mind and spirit. Join us and learn new ways to enhance your practice and better serve your patients. Sincerely, Craig A. Zunka.

PROGRAM Thursday, April 18th 7:45 AM Registration

ALL DAY WORKSHOPS 8:30AM – 5:30PM (A) Charles R. Martinez, DDS “Dental Homeopathy” (B) James M. Kennedy, DDS “Applied Kinesiology for the Dental Office” (C) George Eversaul, APH “Practical Wellness Tools For Dentists & Their Patients” (D) Chris Shade, PhD “Mechanisms & Applications in Mercury Intoxication & Detoxification”

Friday, April 19th 7:45 AM Registration

8:15 – 8:30 Introduction and Welcome by HDA President Kevin M. Boehm, DDS 8:30 – 9:30 Jerry Tennant, MD “Healing is Voltage – The Role of Voltage & Dental Infections in Health & Disease” 9:30 – 10:30 Sammy Noumbissi, DDS “Zirconia Implants A Viable and Sometimes Necessary Alternative for Teeth Replacement”

10:30 – 11:00 BREAK – EXHIBITORS

11:00 – 12:00 Jorge Flechas, MD “Iodine 101”

12:00 – 12:15 HDA General Meeting

12:15 – 1:30 LUNCH – EXHIBITORS

1:30 – 2:30 Carol Mann, MA “Discover the Wisdom in Your Soul” 2:30 – 3:00 BREAK – EXHIBITORS

3:00 – 5:00 Chris Shade, PhD “Upgrading our understanding of mercury toxicity: Understanding analytical approaches, diagnostic tools, and detoxification strategies for mercury intoxication”

8:00 – 10:00 Bus Tour – The Monuments of Washington, DC

Saturday, April 20th 8:15 AM Charlie Brown, Consumers for Dental Choice 8:30 – 9:30 William Renas, DC “The Neuro Emotional Component of Health” 9:30 – 10:30 Nathan Bryan, PhD “Nitric Oxide Generating Bacteria Affect Cardiovascular Health of Host:

Linking Oral Health to Cardiovascular Disease” 10:30 – 11:00 BREAK – EXHIBITORS 11:00 – 12:00 Donna Ka’imana Clingaman “Self I‐Dentity through Ho’oponopono”12:00 – 1:30 LUNCH – EXHIBITORS 1:30 – 2:30 Chandur Wadhwani, BDS, MSD “Restoratively Driven Implant Failure‐

Dentistry’s Dirty Little Secret” 2:30 – 3:30 Peter Ma, PhD “Dental and Craniofacial Tissue Regeneration Using Stem Cells” 3:30 – 4:00 BREAK – EXHIBITORS 4:00 – 5:00 Member Presentations

Continuing Education Credits Available

Message from the Conference Chair Dear Members, Welcome to the 36th Annual Meeting of the Holistic Dental Association. In this meeting, you will be exposed to different techniques and technology that reflect our logo—body, mind and spirit. Join us and learn new ways to enhance your practice, your patients and yourself. Sincerely, Craig A. Zunka, DDS

PROGRAM Thursday, April 18th

7:45 AM Registration

ALL DAY WORKSHOPS 8:30AM – 5:30PM

(A) Dental Homeopathy Charles R. Martinez, DDS (B) Applied Kinesiology for the Dental Office James M. Kennedy, DDS (C) Practical Wellness Tools for Dentists & Their Patients George Eversaul, APH (D) Mechanisms & Applications in Mercury Intoxication & Detoxification Chris Shade, PhD

Friday, April 19th

7:45 AM Registration 8:15 – 8:30 Introduction and Welcome by HDA President Kevin M. Boehm, DDS

8:30 – 9:30 Jerry Tennant, MD “Healing is Voltage – The Role of Voltage & Dental Infections in Health & Disease”

9:30 – 10:30 Sammy Noumbissi, DDS “Zirconia Implants A Viable and Sometimes Necessary Alternative for Teeth Replacement”


11:00 – 12:00 Marcy Buckler “Oral Health, Oral Cancer: Market Update & Early Detection for Enhanced Patient Health”

12:00 – 12:15 HDA General Meeting

12:15 – 1:30 LUNCH – EXHIBITORS

1:30 – 2:30 Carol Mann “Discover the Wisdom in Your Soul”


3:00 – 5:00 Chris Shade, PhD “Understanding Natural Strategies for Mercury Detoxification”

8:00 – 10:00 Bus Tour – The Monuments of Washington, DC

Saturday, April 20th

8:15 AM President’s Welcome 8:30 – 9:30 Leo Szymborski “Alkaline Structured Water” 9:30 – 10:30 Nathan Bryan, PhD “Nitric Oxide Generating Bacteria Affect Cardiovascular Health of Host:

Linking Oral Health to Cardiovascular Disease” 10:30 – 11:00 BREAK – EXHIBITORS 11:00 – 12:00 Donna Ka’imana Clingaman “Self I-‐Dentity through Ho’oponopono” 12:00 – 1:30 LUNCH – EXHIBITORS 1:30 – 2:30 William Renas, DC “The Neuro Emotional Component of Health” 2:30 – 3:30 Peter Ma, PhD “Dental and Craniofacial Tissue Regeneration Using Stem Cells” 3:30 – 4:00 BREAK – EXHIBITORS 4:00 – 5:00 Member Presentations

THURSDAY WORKSHOP SPEAKERS

FRIDAY SPEAKERS

Charles R. Martinez, DDS, practices in Barrington, Illinois. His Workshop, “Dental Homeopathy,” presents the history, basic concepts, laws, and principles of Homeopathy. The differences between chronic and acute treatments are covered, discussing the indications and limitations of Homeopathy as compared to traditional medicine. He offers remedies with specific dental applications for abscess, anxiety, oral surgery, toothache and traumatic injuries.

James M. Kennedy, DDS, has been in practice since 1975. The focus of his current practice is TMJ, Orthodontics and Sleep Apnea. His Workshop covers the history and the basic concepts that developed into Applied Kinesiology. He teaches how to correctly test muscles for determining information from the body, with emphasis placed on testing that can be done in a dental office setting. In his Workshop, “Applied Kinesiology for the Dental Office,” he shows how to use Applied Kinesiology to determine jaw position and vertical dimension for dental appliances; how to test for dental materials, nutrients or homeopathic remedies; and how to locate areas of dysfunction in the body. George Eversaul, APH, has advocated an inter-‐disciplinary approach for the treatment of TMJ problems by creating patient specific programs combining equilibration after the short term use of dental splints; nutrition including basic diet testing and individualized nutritional supplementation; and physical medicine such as osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT), physical therapy, cranial osteopathy; and AquaStretch, since the 1970’s. His Workshop, “Practical Wellness Tools for Dentists and Their Patients,” discusses practical wellness tools–diet, nutrition, improving communication–that may help dentists, their families, staff and patients achieve better heath. His Workshop includes his Aquastretch protocol—So bring your bathing suit.

Christopher Shade, PhD, studied metal-‐ligan interactions in the environment and during his PhD work, he patented analytical technology for mercury speciation analysis and later founded Quicksilver Scientific, LLC to commercialize this technology. Dr. Shade focuses on the human aspects of mercury toxicity and the functioning of the human detoxification system. He has developed specific clinical analytical techniques for measuring human mercury exposure and has used his understanding of mercury and glutathione chemistry to design a unique system of products for detoxification that repairs and then maximizes the natural detoxification system. His Thursday Workshop is titled “Looking Inside the Black Box: Understanding analytical approaches, diagnostic tools, and detoxification strategies for mercury intoxication.”

Jerry Tennant, MD, MD(H), MD(P), presenting “Healing is Voltage—The Role of Voltage & Dental Infections in Health & Disease,” is an ophthalmologist and author of Healing is Voltage, The Handbook and Healing is Voltage, Healing Eye Diseases. Dr. Tenant did the majority of the FDA research for the Excimer Laser for VISX that is used for LASIK surgery. As a result of viruses from corneas passing through his mask while he performed 3000 surgeries, he developed encephalitis. He was sent home by Western Medicine with no hope for recovery. Debilitated and bedridden for seven years, he was forced to retire from Ophthalmology. Determined to heal himself, he discovered that cells must have enough voltage to work and that chronic diseases, impacted by acid/alkaline states, was associated with loss of voltage. Learning how to correct voltage in the body lead to the creation of the Tennant Biomodulator. Worldwide, practitioners are using the Biomodulator in their practices to help in their patients’ healing processes. Dr. Tennant has his own clinic and continues to research, lecture and write.

Sammy Noumbissi, DDS, MS, graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC. He furthered his dental training by attending the full time three-‐year Graduate Program in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University in California. His advanced studies culminated with a certificate in Implant Dentistry and a Master’s of Science Degree in Implant Surgery. He is an internationally renowned speaker in metal free Dental Implantology; and his presentation, “Zirconia Implants A Viable and Sometimes Necessary Alternative for Teeth Replacement,” showcases the Zirconia Implants which our Corporate Sponsor, Z-‐Systems®, represents. Dr. Noumbissi practices metal-‐free Implant Dentistry in Silver Spring, MD. Marcy Buckler has over 20 years of experience within the dental industry. Currently Regional Sales Manager for LED Dental, the manufacturer of the VELscope Vx, she has also held sales management positions at 3M ESPE and E & D Dental. She speaks regularly on the topic of oral cancer and the importance of early detection. In her presentation, “Oral Health, Oral Cancer: Market Update & Early Detection for Enhanced Patient Health,” she covers the reasons for dramatic increases in oral cancer, the use of adjunctive devices for early detection and patient benefits, and marketing strategies. Carol Mann holds a Master’s Degree from Harvard University. Professionally, she has been an Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences; Training Manager and Leadership Consultant in the computer industry; Ski and Summer Resort owner; Newspaper columnist; radio personality; workshop facilitator; and personal transformation consultant to individuals, groups and businesses nationwide and abroad. Her presentation, “Discover the Wisdom in Your Soul,” will introduce the latest findings about the soul from science, mystical traditions and from Carol’s life and extensive work. You will have the opportunity to discern the difference between ego motives and soul directives in your life. Experiential exercises will allow you to gather new perspectives and knowledge about yourself from your soul.

Christopher Shade, PHD, presents “Understanding Natural Strategies for Mercury Detoxification,” discussing the basis of natural heavy metal detoxification–the body’s glutathione system. Understanding how the system works and how to affect it gives you the needed tools to design effective detoxification strategies.

SATURDAY SPEAKERS

Leo Szymborski is the owner of pH Prescription, a subsidiary of No Brainer, LLC International, a global leader in point of use water filtration equipment manufacturing. Founded in 2005, No Brainer is a leading supplier of office and home drinking water solutions. In his presentation, “Alkaline Structured Water,” Mr. Szymborski will discuss water–distilled, purified, treated by reverse osmosis filters–and water alkalinity and how it affects health.

Nathan S. Bryan, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Molecular Medicine within the Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He is also on faculty within the Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the UT Houston Medical School. Dr. Bryan’s research is dedicated to providing a better understanding of the interactions of nitric oxide and related metabolites with their different biological targets at the molecular and cellular level and the significance of these reactions for physiology and patho-‐physiology. His presentation, “Nitric Oxide Generating Bacteria Affect Cardiovascular Health of Host: Linking Oral Health to Cardiovascular Disease,” discusses the data that indicates a mechanistic link between the well-‐known association between oral health and cardiovascular risks. Donna Ka’imana Clingaman has been practicing the SITH® process as a way of life since 1983. Since 1990, Ka’imana has been coordinating and conducting classes in the USA and Australia. IZI LLC sponsors Ka’imana’s presentation, “Self I-‐Dentity through Ho’oponopono (SITH®),” which is an updated Hawaiian problem solving process for the release of memories that are experienced as problems. It provides a step-‐by-‐step approach to achieving peace, balance and a new meaning of life through an understanding of one’s Self-‐I-‐Dentity.

William Kent Renas, DC, from Front Royal, Virginia, has been in practice since 1982. He will address unresolved health issues, focusing on the impact of stress on the neuro emotional component of health and how stress may manifest and affect our daily lives. His presentation, “The Neuro Emotional Component of Health,” shows how using NET, the Neuro Emotional Technique, may help resolve the physical manifestations of emotional stress for dentists, their staff, their patients and their families. Peter X Ma, PhD, is the Richard H. Kingery Endowed Collegiate Professor at the University of Michigan. He is a full professor with quadruple appointments in the Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences in the School of Dentistry, in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Macromolecular Science and Engineering Center, Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the College of Engineering. He has edited a book and is editing 3 books in the fields of biomaterials, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Dr. Ma will discuss his research in his presentation, “Dental and Craniofacial Tissue Regeneration Using Stem Cells.”

Hilton Washington Dulles Airport 13869 Park Center Road

Herndon, VA 20171 (703) 478-‐2900

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Room Rate: $119 subject to tax Check-‐in time: 3PM Check-‐out time: 12PM

Complimentary airport shuttle to and from Dulles International Airport Three miles from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and 30 minutes from Washington D.C.

CONTINUING EDUCATION POINTS

MEETING REGISTRATION FORM

Date: ________________HDA Member: _____Yes _____No New member________ Name:______________________________________________________________________Degree_____________ Address:___________________________________________City____________________State________Zip_____________ Phone:__________________________Fax:_________________________Email:____________________________________ Names of Auxiliaries accompanying Doctor (Name tags required for admission.) 1__________________________________________________3_________________________________________________ 2__________________________________________________4_________________________________________________

REGISTRATION FEES Before 4/9/13 After 4/9/13 Workshop Only (Thursday, April 18) includes lunch on Thursday � HDA Member ___ $275 ___ $350 � Non‐Member ___ $325 ___ $400 � Auxiliaries accompanying registered HDA Member ___ $175 ___ $250 � Auxiliaries with non‐member or no doctor ___ $250 ___ $325 Regular Meeting (Friday, Saturday, April 19, 20) includes lunch on Friday & Saturday � HDA Member ___ $475 ___ $550 � Non‐Member ___ $550 ___ $625 � Auxiliaries accompanying registered HDA Member ___ $275 ___ $350 � Auxiliaries with non‐member or no doctor: ___ $300 ___ $375 3 Day Symposium (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 18‐20) includes lunch all 3 days � HDA Member ___ $695 ___ $770 � Non‐Member ___ $775 ___ $850 � Auxiliaries accompanying registered HDA Member ___ $375 ___ $450 � Auxiliaries with non‐member or no doctor ___ $450 ___ $525

THURSDAY WORKSHOP ATTENDEES: CIRCLE ONE OF THE ALL‐DAY WORKSHOPS LISTED BELOW Homeopathy Kinesiology Practical Wellness Tools Mercury lntoxication & Detoxification Charles Martinez, DDS James Kennedy, DDS George Eversaul, APH Chris Shade, PhD Friday Night Bus Tour‐The Monuments of Washington, DC 8‐10PM (limited availability) #____ @$30 $______

HDA Membership _____ $195 $_______ Payment Total $______

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THURSDAY WORKSHOP SPEAKERS

Charles R. Martinez, DDS, practices in Barrington, Illinois. His Workshop, “Dental Homeopathy,” presents the history, basic concepts, laws, and principles of Homeopathy. The differences between chronic and acute treatments are covered, discussing the indications and limitations of Homeopathy, as compared to traditional medicine. He offers remedies with specific dental applications for abscess, anxiety, oral surgery, toothache and traumatic injuries.

James M. Kennedy, DDS, has been in practice since 1975. The focus of his current practice is TMJ, Orthodontics and Sleep Apnea. His Workshop covers the history and the basic concepts that developed into Applied Kinesiology. He teaches how to correctly test muscles for determining information from the body, with emphasis placed on testing that can be done in a dental office setting. In his Workshop, “Applied Kinesiology for the Dental Office,” he shows how to use Applied Kinesiology to determine jaw position and vertical dimension for dental appliances; how to test for dental materials, nutrients or homeopathic remedies; and how to locate areas of dysfunction in the body.

George Eversaul, A.P.H., has advocated an inter‐disciplinary approach for the treatment of TMJ problems by creating patient specific programs combining equilibration after the short term use of dental splints; nutrition including basic diet testing and individualized nutritional supplementation; and physical medicine such as osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT), physical therapy, cranial osteopathy and AquaStretch, since the 1970’s. His Workshop, “Practical Wellness Tools for Dentists and Their Patients,” discusses practical wellness tools–diet, nutrition, improving communication–that may help dentists, their families, staff and patients achieve better heath. His Workshop includes his Aquastretch protocol—So bring your bathing suit.

Christopher Shade, PhD, studied metal‐ligan interactions in the environment and during his PhD work, he patented analytical technology for mercury speciation analysis and later founded Quicksilver Scientific, LLC to commercialize this technology. Dr. Shade focuses on the human aspects of mercury toxicity and the functioning of the human detoxification system. He has developed specific clinical analytical techniques for measuring human mercury exposure and has used his understanding of mercury and glutathione chemistry to design a unique system of products for detoxification that repairs and then maximizes the natural detoxification system. His Thursday Workshop is titled “Mechanisms and Applications in Mercury Intoxication and Detoxification.”

Thursday Workshop Speakers

Friday Speakers Jerry Tennant, MD, presenting “Healing is Voltage–The Role of Voltage & Dental Infections in Health & Disease,” is an ophthalmologist and author of Healing is Voltage, which tells the story of his overcoming ill health and inventing the Biomodulator. Dr. Tenant did the majority of the research for the Excimer Laser for VISX that is used for LASIK surgery. As a result of viruses passing through his mask while he performed surgeries, he developed encephalitis. Three viruses were found in his brain and he was told nothing could be done to help him. Debilitated, he was forced to retire from ophthalmology. He determined that cells must have enough voltage to work and that chronic disease was associated with loss of voltage. Trying to find a way to heal himself, he discovered how to measure the voltage in the body and if its measurement were low, how to correct it. He invented the Biomodulator and healed himself. Now practitioners are using Tennant’s Biomodulator to help in their patients’ healing processes. Sammy Noumbissi, DDS, MS, graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC. He furthered his dental training by attending the full time three‐year Graduate Program in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University in California. His advanced studies culminated with a certificate in Implant Dentistry and a Master’s of Science Degree in Implant Surgery. He is an internationally renowned speaker in metal free Dental Implantology; and his presentation, “Zirconia Implants A Viable and Sometimes Necessary Alternative for Teeth Replacement,” showcases the Zirconia Implants which our Corporate Sponsor, Z‐Systems®, represents. Dr. Noumbissi practices metal‐free Implant Dentistry in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Jorge Flechas, MD, is the Medical Director of Flechas Family Practice in Hendersonville, North Carolina. His subspecialties include Iodine Therapy for thyroid and breast disorders, bio‐identical hormone replacement, and diagnosis and treatment of cardiac‐related issues. His presentation, Iodine 101, explains how iodine became a “lost nutrient” in today’s culture. Iodine is used in many body functions, including the body’s release of heavy metals such as mercury and lead. He will discuss how iodine is measured and what to do if found low. Carol Mann holds a Master’s Degree from Harvard University. Professionally, she has been an Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences; Training Manager and Leadership Consultant in the computer industry; Ski and Summer Resort owner; Newspaper columnist; radio personality; workshop facilitator; and personal transformation consultant to individuals, nationwide and abroad. Her presentation, “Discover the Wisdom in Your Soul,” will introduce the latest findings about the soul from science, mystical traditions and from Carol’s life and extensive work.

Chris Shade, PhD, presents “Upgrading our understanding of mercury toxicity: Understanding analytical approaches, diagnostic tools, and detoxification strategies for mercury Intoxication,” discussing the basis of natural heavy metal detoxification—the body’s glutathione system. Understanding how the system works and how to affect it gives you the needed tools to design effective detoxification strategies.

Saturday Speakers

Jerry Tennant, MD, presenting “Healing is Voltage–The Role of Voltage & Dental Infections in Health & Disease,” is an ophthalmologist and author of Healing is Voltage, which tells the story of his overcoming ill health and inventing the Biomodulator. Dr. Tenant did the majority of the research for the Excimer Laser for VISX that is used for LASIK surgery. As a result of viruses passing through his mask while he performed surgeries, he developed encephalitis. Three viruses were found in his brain and he was told nothing could be done to help him. Debilitated, he was forced to retire from ophthalmology. He determined that cells must have enough voltage to work and that chronic disease was associated with loss of voltage. Trying to find a way to heal himself, he discovered how to measure the voltage in the body and if its measurement were low, how to correct it. He invented the Biomodulator and healed himself. Now practitioners are using Tennant’s Biomodulator to help in their patients’ healing processes. Sammy Noumbissi, DDS, MS, graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC. He furthered his dental training by attending the full time three‐year Graduate Program in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University in California. His advanced studies culminated with a certificate in Implant Dentistry and a Master’s of Science Degree in Implant Surgery. He is an internationally renowned speaker in metal free Dental Implantology; and his presentation, “Zirconia Implants A Viable and Sometimes Necessary Alternative for Teeth Replacement,” showcases the Zirconia Implants which our Corporate Sponsor, Z‐Systems®, represents. Dr. Noumbissi practices metal‐free Implant Dentistry in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Jorge Flechas, MD, is the Medical Director of Flechas Family Practice in Hendersonville, North Carolina. His subspecialties include Iodine Therapy for thyroid and breast disorders, bio‐identical hormone replacement, and diagnosis and treatment of cardiac‐related issues. His presentation, Iodine 101, explains how iodine became a “lost nutrient” in today’s culture. Iodine is used in many body functions, including the body’s release of heavy metals such as mercury and lead. He will discuss how iodine is measured and what to do if found low. Carol Mann holds a Master’s Degree from Harvard University. Professionally, she has been an Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences; Training Manager and Leadership Consultant in the computer industry; Ski and Summer Resort owner; Newspaper columnist; radio personality; workshop facilitator; and personal transformation consultant to individuals, nationwide and abroad. Her presentation, “Discover the Wisdom in Your Soul,” will introduce the latest findings about the soul from science, mystical traditions and from Carol’s life and extensive work.

Chris Shade, PhD, presents “Upgrading our understanding of mercury toxicity: Understanding analytical approaches, diagnostic tools, and detoxification strategies for mercury Intoxication,” discussing the basis of natural heavy metal detoxification—the body’s glutathione system. Understanding how the system works and how to affect it gives you the needed tools to design effective detoxification strategies.

William Kent Renas, DC, from Front Royal, Virginia, has been in practice since June 1982. He will address unresolved health issues, focusing on the impact of stress on the neuro emotional component of health and stress may manifest and affect our daily lives. His presentation, “The Neuro Emotional Component of Health,” shows how using NET, the Neuro Emotional Technique, may help resolve the physical manifestations of emotional stress for dentists, their staff, their patients and their families. Nathan S. Bryan, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Molecular Medicine within the Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He is also on faculty within the Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the UT Houston Medical School. Dr. Bryan’s research is dedicated to providing a better understanding of the interactions of nitric oxide and related metabolites with their different biological targets at the molecular and cellular level and the significance of these reactions for physiology and patho‐physiology. His presentation, “Nitric Oxide Generating Bacteria Affect Cardiovascular Health of Host: Linking Oral Health to Cardiovascular Disease,” discusses the data that indicates a mechanistic link between the well‐known association between oral health and cardiovascular risks.Donna Ka’imana Clingaman has been practicing the SITH® process as a way of life since 1983. Since 1990, Ka’imana has been coordinating and conducting classes in the USA and Australia. IZI LLC sponsors Ka’imana’s presentation, “Self I‐Dentity through Ho’oponopono (SITH®),” which is an updated Hawaiian problem solving process for the release of memories that are experienced as problems. It provides a step‐by‐step approach to achieving peace, balance and a new meaning of life through an understanding of one’s Self‐I‐Dentity.

Chandur Wadhwani, BDS, MSD, is a prosthodontist in practice in Bellevue, Washington and a researcher who teaches part‐time at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. In his lecture, “Dentistry’s Dirty Little Secret,” he will describe the issues related to successful protocols for restoring implants. Problems related to cemented implant restorations are addressed. He will give the restoring dentist an understanding why these medical devices cannot be treated in the same manner as natural teeth. Peter X Ma, PhD, is the Richard H. Kingery Endowed Collegiate Professor at the University of Michigan. He is a full professor with quadruple appointments in the Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences in the School of Dentistry, in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Macromolecular Science and Engineering Center, Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the College of Engineering. He has edited a book and is editing 3 books in the fields of biomaterials, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Dr. Ma will discuss his research in his presentation, “Dental and Craniofacial Tissue Regeneration Using Stem Cells.”

FRIDAY SPEAKERS Jerry Tennant, MD, presenting “Healing is Voltage–The Role of Voltage & Dental Infections in Health & Disease,” is an ophthalmologist and author of Healing is Voltage, which tells the story of his overcoming ill health and inventing the Biomodulator. Dr. Tenant did the majority of the research for the Excimer Laser for VISX that is used for LASIK surgery. As a result of viruses passing through his mask while he performed surgeries, he developed encephalitis. Three viruses were found in his brain and he was told nothing could be done to help him. Debilitated, he was forced to retire from ophthalmology. He determined that cells must have enough voltage to work and that chronic disease was associated with loss of voltage. Trying to find a way to heal himself, he discovered how to measure the voltage in the body and if its measurement were low, how to correct it. He invented the Biomodulator and healed himself. Now practitioners are using Tennant’s Biomodulator to help in their patients’ healing processes. Sammy Noumbissi, DDS, MS, graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC. He furthered his dental training by attending the full time three‐year Graduate Program in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University in California. His advanced studies culminated with a certificate in Implant Dentistry and a Master’s of Science Degree in Implant Surgery. He is an internationally renowned speaker in metal free Dental Implantology; and his presentation, “Zirconia Implants A Viable and Sometimes Necessary Alternative for Teeth Replacement,” showcases the Zirconia Implants which our Corporate Sponsor, Z‐Systems®, represents. Dr. Noumbissi practices metal‐free Implant Dentistry in Silver Spring, Maryland. Jorge Flechas, MD, is the Medical Director of Flechas Family Practice in Hendersonville, North Carolina. His subspecialties include Iodine Therapy for thyroid and breast disorders, bio‐identical hormone replacement, and diagnosis and treatment of cardiac‐related issues. His presentation, Iodine 101, explains how iodine became a “lost nutrient” in today’s culture. Iodine is used in many body functions, including the body’s release of heavy metals such as mercury and lead. He will discuss how iodine is measured and what to do if found low. Carol Mann, MA, holds a Master’s Degree from Harvard University. Professionally, she has been an Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences; Training Manager and Leadership Consultant in the computer industry; Ski and Summer Resort owner; Newspaper columnist; radio personality; workshop facilitator; and personal transformation consultant to individuals, nationwide and abroad. Her presentation, “Discover the Wisdom in Your Soul,” will introduce the latest findings about the soul from science, mystical traditions and from Carol’s life and extensive work.Chris Shade, PhD, presents “Upgrading our understanding of mercury toxicity: Understanding analytical approaches, diagnostic tools, and detoxification strategies for mercury Intoxication,” discussing the basis of natural heavy metal detoxification—the body’s glutathione system. Understanding how the system works and how to affect it gives you the needed tools to design effective detoxification strategies.

President’s Message Greetings to all!

I hope this finds you all well rested this winter season. The past few months have seen some great new developments. We began a mentor program late last year for new members. Please let either Roberta (our Executive Director) or me know if you are in need of any assistance with advancing your skills with your mentors. We are here to help you as best we're able. We are also embarking on the creation of a new and hopefully much better functioning website. It will have some new features, including a blog for our members and the general public, discussing current concepts and new ways of thinking/practicing. In addition, during this year, we will begin a series of Webinars. We hope this will help further education and grow our membership and exposure. As you all know our upcoming Annual Meeting will be April 18‐20th in the Washington, DC area. Our theme for this year is “New Technology & Techniques‐‐What you don't know can't help you” and the meeting is based on a good smattering of cutting edge technologies that are fairly new to the marketplace. We plan on having a series of short presentations with the following topics: Stem Cells; Biomodulator; Iodine 101; Zirconia Implants; Nitric Oxide; Mercury Detox; the Neuro‐Emotional Technique; Dentistry’s Dirty Little Secret; a Clairvoyant/Soul Reader; and Ho'oponopono, a Hawaiian healing technique. Our Thursday workshops will be on Dental Homeopathy; Applied Kinesiology for the Dental Office; Practical Wellness Tools‐‐Communication, Nutrition & Supplementation and an afternoon of Aquastretch; Mechanisms and Applications in Mercury Intoxication & Detoxification. It promises to be a weekend of exposure to new clinical pearls that we can take home and start using in the office on Monday morning. Perhaps the best feature of almost everything we plan on presenting is the price tags are all fairly small, so it won't cost a fortune to begin their utilization, not only for your patients but also for your own health as well as the health of your family. If you haven't signed up for yet, make sure to do so. I'll look forward to seeing you all in April. Stay well, Dr. Kevin Boehm President Holistic Dental Association

Message from the Executive Director We welcome the speakers and exhibitors to our 36th annual meeting. We welcome the opportunity to interact with speakers who are also participating in exhibits. Sammy Noumbissi, DDS, HDA member, will be at the booth of Z‐Systems, the distributors of zirconium oxide implants, our Corporate Sponsor, who we thank for past, present and continual support. Jerry Tennant, MD and Senergy Medical Group will be available to demonstrate the Biomodulator, its uses in diagnosing, treating and healing. Meet Nathan Bryan, PhD at the Neogenis booth and discuss his nitric oxide research and supplementation protocols with him. At the Quicksilver Scientific exhibit, Chris Shade, PhD will guide your implementation of mercury testing and detoxification protocols “that work.” At his booth, Jorge Flechas, MD will expand on his presentation, offering his Iodine Testing Kits and further discussing iodine therapy. Carol Mann will display her jewelry (for a peek: www.yourcosmiccafe.com) and her new book, Why Wait: Wisdom For Life From Those Who Have Passed Over. We thank the Dental Herb Company for supporting the HDA for many years. Their products seem to be in every holistic dental office. We welcome Douglas Cook, DDS, HDA member, and his company Pertec of Wisconsin. Many people call the HDA and ask me “Do you who Dr. Cook is?” Dr. Cook, author of Rescued by My Dentist brings the HDA “name recognition.” Flint Cook of Cook’s Dental Lab further advances Dr. Cook’s protocols. Meet Donald Robbins, DDS, HDA member, whose BioSafe Dentistry provides the technology to have a cleaner, safer environment in the dental office, and whose book, The Toxic Dental Office, is an essential guide. Renua Medical offers a wide range of innovative science and technology products that address health and wellness.

Always a participant in the HDA’s meetings, Leo Cashman from DAMS, Dental Amalgam Mercury Syndrome, brings books that are “must reads” for holistic practitioners and their patients. We thank Dori Rota and Lisa Verigan, PhD for their participation, exhibiting Talk International, an Internet listing for alternative practitioners; Stand Tall Media, website development and technology guidance; and American Biocompatible Health Systems, an education resource which grants CE credits for our meetings. At the Consumers for Dental Choice exhibit, Charlie Brown will explain the Mercury Treaty Negotiations, a 3‐year marathon that has resulted in the world consensus that we must start the transition to alternatives. We thank “Dental Choice” for being a sponsor of meeting “breaks.” We welcome the “new to our meeting” exhibitors who are expanding our ability to promote alternative, innovative dentistry. The Institute for Systemic Medicine & Dentisty and Philip Memoli, DDS, HDA member, offers dental courses in periodontics. We thank Dr. Memoli for sponsoring meeting “breaks.” Vital Ventures exhibit will feature Isagenex Product B, which John Laughlin, DDS, HDA member, mentions in his article in “Doctor’s Corner.” MyoResearch will present a system for orthodontics without braces. Learn how Joseph Mele, DDS speeds healing and minimizes problems for his patients at his exhibit, featuring ActaLine. With Carlson Bridge Technologies, Ronald Carlson, DDS, HDA member, introduces his technique, “the winged pontic immediate tooth replacement system,” a chair‐side procedure, which you can read about in the classified section on our website before you attend the meeting. Visit the Essential Formulas exhibit and become acquainted with Dr. Ohhira’s products, which contain‐‐probiotics, propolis and EFAs. We thank Dr. Noumbissi for suggesting Lintec Dental Laboratory, a full service dental lab, in Falls Church, Virginia, as an exhibitor. After attending HDA meetings, Donald Newman, DDS, HDA member, brings Emergency Dental Walk‐Ins to the meeting, providing an affiliation with other dental offices through a listing with a broad Internet presence. Health by Choice, Education & Research whose mission is to promote ways to achieve wellness with an integrative approach to healing and Natural Alliance, healthy living green technologies, both promote ways to optimize health. Oraspa brings us “the softer side of dentistry.” Sukyo Mahikari offers a means to “Transform yourself. Transform the world.” It is a subtle energy practice through which you can receive a positive, relaxing, and spiritual energy called “Light” that can revitalize your “body, mind, and spirit”—the HDA’s logo. Practitioners will be available in the foyer of the meeting. When you register, sign‐up for the Friday night bus tour of Washington’s monuments, 8‐10PM. And, plan to attend a party, Friday night from 6‐8PM, sponsored by Z‐Systems and Renua Medical. For easy registration, call 305‐904‐4346 Roberta Glasser, Executive Director

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Doctor’s Corner John D. Laughlin III DDS, River Falls, Wisconsin

I was a regular dentist for about 4 years before taking an orthopedic orthodontic course in Chicago. My journey into Holistic Dentistry began there, and after 35 years I still continue my education with a variety of conferences and educational opportunities each year. My path has taken me through dental / cranial osteopathy, kinesiology, massage, homeopathy, Buteyko breathing techniques, and myo‐functional therapy among many others. Each learning experience has added to my knowledge base and improved my ability to care for patients. I am so grateful to the many teachers who have made this process of becoming a holistic dentist possible. I am equally grateful to all of my fellow students (doctors, therapists, and healthcare practitioners) who made the journey so fun and exciting, and who also pointed me in new educational directions. I wouldn’t be where I am today without you.

A few years ago our practice, Health Centered Dentistry, moved to its new home in River Falls, Wisconsin ‐ just outside the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. The move enabled us to incorporate new technologies and treatments into the practice while providing an atmosphere of serenity and harmony.

There are two therapies that have most excited me in recent years, one is a new technique for improving overall function of the oral systems and the other is a nutraceutical that improves cell function on a DNA level.

Oral System Biology (OSB) was developed by Dr. Farrand Robson – Tacoma, WA. The focus of this oral appliance therapy is the importance of tongue function as it relates to not only the oral systems, but also its impact on the autonomic nervous system. This therapeutic approach is based on improving the proprioception between the brain, body, and tongue. I have personally seen an unbelievable number of dysfunctional patterns of the body that could be positively affected by this therapy. At a recent seminar out in Tacoma I watched Dr. Robson utilize this appliance therapy to enhance cardiac function as monitored by a cardiac ultrasound. A dentist who was slated for valve replacement surgery and a patient who was on the heart transplant list both had significant improvements in their cardiac function with OSB appliance therapy.

Product B is a nutraceutical telomere support system that has been shown to lengthen the telomeres of human skin cells in‐vitro. A Harvard Medical research study demonstrated that when telomeres are lengthened, many symptoms considered to represent aging reverse themselves in the organism. Patients in our office have seen considerable changes in energy levels, including improved ability to focus/concentrate, improved physical capacity (including eyesight improvements), as well as reduced pains and healthier hair, skin, and nails. We have even had a patient for whom there seems to have been some improvement in the quality of her dentin. We recommend Product B to all of our patients.

It is an exciting time in Holistic Dentistry and it has never been easier for our knowledge to be shared with one another. I look forward to everything you all will teach me in the future.

AquaStretch: An Amazing New Wellness Modality

By George Eversaul, APH

“AquaStretch may be the most important new wellness modality developed in the last 50 years”, says Jack Anstandig, M.D., a Cleveland Clinic trained neurologist, (702 529 0129). Dr. Anstandig also wrote, “In my neurology practice (of over 20 years), I focused on pain management and worked with thousands of patients with various pain related issues. AquaStretch is a therapeutic/wellness modality that surpasses any previous therapies with regards to rapidity of improvement, consistent reproducibility, person satisfaction, and cost effectiveness.”

AquaStretch has also been described as “a breakthrough in pain management and preventive medicine” by Fuller Royal, M.D., Medical Director of the Nevada Clinic (702 732 1400) and former President of the Nevada Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners for over 25 years. In support of a $3M federal Innovation Grant application, Dr. Royal further wrote about over 600 referred Nevada Clinic patients, “AquaStretch has been consistently remarkable in its ability to immediately and significantly reduce chronic pain. Patients with fibromyalgia, pain due to a prior injury or surgery, with back or neck pain and MRI confirmed disc problems, and idiopathic pain, had exceptional improvements. Most were also able to dramatically reduce or discontinue pain or sleep medications.” AquaStretch is also strongly supported by Jessica Huss, DPT, (480 217 9433), the 2013 Vice‐President, Education, for the Aquatics Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Dr. Huss has been doing aquatic therapy since 2001 and now uses AquaStretch 80% of the time, and all the traditional aquatic therapy tools she previously learned the other 20%. She averages around 200 A/S patients per month, with usually over half of them wellness clients.

Dr. Huss recently participated in an AquaStretch research study in which preliminary data found total knee replacement (TKR) patients demonstrated almost double (9.6° vs 5°) daily improvement in flexion and reported 80% less treatment induced pain than land based physical therapy. Because of the dramatic difference in pain, her patients almost always refused to go back to land based PT (other than for strength building). Due to the profound reduction in pain and significant restoration of mobility with A/S, she refused to allow any of her patients to be in the study’s control group on ethical grounds.

In June of 2012, Dr. Huss made one of seven AquaStretch presentations, by six different speakers, at the International Aquatic Therapy Symposium, where no A/S lectures had been offered in prior years. One of the other A/S speakers at the International Aquatic Therapy Symposium was Beth Scalone, DPT, who made the first AquaStretch presentation at the national Combined Sessions Meeting of the APTA on January 20, 2013. Dr. Huss is now strongly advocating APTA research on pre‐surgical AquaStretch due to its observed ability to reduce post‐surgical pain, reduce the need for strong pain medications, improve sleep, and to make rehabilitation both more clinically effective and more cost efficient.

What is AquaStretch?

AquaStretch is essentially a form of aquatic myo‐fascial release that applies some of the principles of cranial osteopathy in water. In summary, A/S is generally three times as fast and twice as effective as table based cranial. Similarly, A/S is often more effective than chiropractic or massage, and lasts two to three times longer, especially in patients who regularly need massage or vertebral mobilizations.

AquaStretch is different from traditional cranial work in at least two major ways. First, the patient is repeatedly encouraged to “Move, if you feel the need to move”, to break the patient’s expectation that the therapist is going to “do them”, which may cause the patient to inhibit their natural intuitive movement. Secondly, AquaStretch facilitators are taught first to follow the intuitive movement stimulated by putting a joint into stretch (osteopathic “unwinding”), as are cranial osteopaths. But then, they are encouraged to accent the intuitive movement. The premise is that the body knows what to do, but that it doesn’t have the sufficient strength or endurance to do it by itself.

Why does AquaStretch work?

According to the proposed Fascial Adhesion Theory, AquaStretch is thought to make relatively permanent changes in the fascia. It is theorized that following injury, repetitive use, and/or premature use of injured joints, the connective tissue may excessively calcify protein collagen matrix which cause restriction and/or pain with movement. In the water, the body can stretch into positions literally not possible on land, which may then allow such fascial adhesions to immediately break free. AquaStretch essentially restores flexibility, which in turn may improve neurological and other physiological functions.

AquaStretch & Fitness

AquaStretch is also of major breakthrough in the area of fitness and sports performance. In her book, “AquaStretch Foundations”, Laurie DeNomme, former Assistant Director of Operations for the Aquatic Exercise Association, describes AquaStretch’s six major fitness benefits for athletes: 1 Restore Flexibility lost from prior accidents, surgeries, sports injuries, or over‐training; 2 Increase Wellness Motivation by reducing chronic aches & pains, and by improving sleep; 3 Decrease Muscle Soreness/Tension due to intense physical training or excessive workouts; 4 Increase Training Efficiency by decreasing recovery time from workout soreness; 5 Help Get Athletes “Loose” before competition because of A/S’s profound relaxation benefits; 6 Improve Sports Performance by restoring systemic flexibility and reducing pain.

If you would like to experience AquaStretch, when you register for the annual Holistic Dental Association meeting, please call the Executive Director of the HDA, Roberta Glasser, 305‐904‐4346 to make a reservation with George Eversaul, AquaStretch’s creator, who will be giving free A/S sessions to HDA attendees on Thursday and Friday evenings. If you know a massage therapist, aquatic therapist, personal trainer, or aquatic exercise instructor in your home community that you would like to learn AquaStretch, please have them email [email protected] for course opportunities and a free copy of the 2013 A/S Training Manual. AquaStretch has been approved for continuing education credit by ACE (American Council on Exercise), AEA (Aquatic Exercise Association), and the National Certification Board.

CeramicDentalImplants:AnAlternativetoTitaniumand

Titanium‐Alloys

SammyNoumbissiDDSMS.SilverSpring,MDUSASinceDr.Brånemark first introduced titaniumdental implants,avariety of materials have been used successfully for about 40years. Today, implants are made either of commercially puretitanium (cpTi) or titanium‐alloys. In addition to itsbiocompatibility, titaniumwas also initially believed to be inert,nontoxic,andnonallergenic1,2.However,severaldrawbackshavebeen documented in the literaturewith the use of titanium andtitanium‐alloys as implant materials in medicine and dentistry.High concentrations of titanium have been detected in tissuesurrounding dental implants mostly as a result of wear orcorrosion of the titanium implant surface. In an animal study,Weingart et al.3 showed that nine months after titaniumimplantation, titanium particles had spread and were found inadjacent lymph nodes. This indicates the possibility thatphagocytescouldtransporttitaniumparticlestothelymphnodeswithout any initial or immediate inflammatory response andpotentiallycauselaterimmunologicreactions.An increasing number of peoplewho suffer some form of toothlossarechoosingtoreplacetheirteethwithdental implants.Forthelastthirtyplusyearstheonlyandhighlysuccessfuloptionforfree‐standingtoothreplacementavailableintheUnitedStatesandother countries has been titanium and titanium‐alloy dentalimplants. There are increasing reports both in dentistry andmedicine of individuals developing sensitivity and allergies totitaniumand/ortitanium‐alloys.Ofevenmoreconcernarethatsome of these implants are corroding, once they are exposed tobodily fluids such as saliva. These metal implants are alsodeveloping electrical activity when they are coupled withprosthetic components made of other metal alloys. As thetitaniumimplantscorrode,theyareknowntoreleasemetalions,which create low‐level electrical currents through the body andweakenthestructuralintegrityoftheimplants.With recent advances in implantable biomaterials research andtechnology,bioceramicssuchaszirconia(zirconiumdioxide)arenow available, and with it a new generation of modern dentalimplantsisborn.ZirconiumSilicate(ZrSO4)ismined,treated,andtransformedintozirconiumdioxide,whichisalsocalledzirconia.Zirconia is thecrystal formof thematerialzirconium,which isatransitional metal. After mining and processing of zirconiumsilicate, zirconium is isolated and further processed under hightemperature and pressure. Zirconium then undergoes anoxidationandcrystallizationprocesswhichallowsittotransitionintoastructurallystableandinertcrystal.Thisbioceramiccrystal,called Yttrium Stabilized Tetragonal Zirconium Polycrystal (Y‐

TZP), is also called zirconium dioxide. Therefore zirconiumdioxide isnotametal, and insteadpresentsexceptionalphysicaland biological properties. Zirconia can sustain an extreme loadcapacity, features a very long service life, and presents noconductivityor interference in thebody’smeridiansystems; it isthemosthygienic,non‐electricityconducting,andstablematerialfordentalimplantologyandorthopedics.Zirconiaimplantsalsopresentnodangerofcorrosion,somethingthatisoftenaseriousproblemwithmetal‐baseddentalimplants.Corrosionofa titaniumdental implantoccurswhenit iscoupledwiththemetalframeworkorabutmentofthecrown,whichmoreoften than not is a less noble metal or alloy than that of thetitanium implant. The implant and crown assembly bathes insaliva,whichisanelectrolyteandagoodconductorofelectricity;thisleadstoallsortsofchemicalandelectricalimbalancesinthebody and to a phenomenon called “battery mouth”. Anotheradvantage of zirconia is its low affinity for plaque (picture#1).Clinical observations and studies show that zirconia implantscompared to ornext to titanium implants accumulatemuch lessplaqueandallowforsuperiorgingivalhealth(picture#2).RadioactivityandZirconiaImplantsThere is a controversial and highly misunderstood aspect ofzirconium dioxide in terms of its radiological output. ZirconiumSilicate (ZrSO4), depending where it is mined, can becontaminatedwithnaturalradioactive isotopes includingradium(226Ra) and thorium (228Th). Thiswas amajor concern in theearly1990’sbecausetheoresselectedwerecontaminated.Todayzirconium dioxide processing plants have the technology toremove these contaminants, and are able to yield and use verypure powders. For example, the radiation emitted by a 3mol%Y2O3‐ZrO2powderwas thesameorderofmagnitudeasaluminapowder,bothofwhichwereseveralordersofmagnitudelessthanthat typically measured for water, vegetables, and livestock.Zirconia hip‐ball replacementsweigh approximately 100mg andhaveanaturalradiologicaloutputof1mSvperyear.Theaverageweightofazirconiadentalimplantis1g,translatingintoanaturalradiological output of roughly 0.01mSv/year. Therefore theradiationriskofzirconiabioceramicsisnegligible,andgiventhattheWorldNuclearAssociationstatesthatthetypicalbackgroundradiationexperiencedbymostpeopleinNorthAmericais3.4mSv,thereislittleconcernforadversebiologicaleffectsontheimplantrecipient.Conclusion:Zirconia dental implants are a sensible and clearly healthieralternativetoconventionalandtitaniumimplantbridges,partials,or overdentures. Furthermore, zirconia by virtue of itstranslucency and all‐white colormakes it themost aestheticallypleasingoptionavailabletodayfortoothreplacement(picture#3&4).Thisisanewerainimplantdentistryandthescienceoforalimplantology.

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ObservationsandExperiencesfromThePath

Dr.RobertE.Nelson,DDS,AcupuncturistTMJ,SectionII

In TMJ section l, we discussed how to initiate patients intotreatment and what we do first. The approach is conservative,simple, very effective, and progressive if necessary. The initialtreatment isbasedon locatinganddiagnosing theoffending tooth,asusuallytheproblemisabiteimbalance.Ifitis,weadjustthebite.The diagnosis and adjustment of the tooth is mostly based onappliedkinesiology.(Idouseaconventionaltoolonceinawhileforcorroboration, such as vitalometer, radiograph, or tapping). I alsodiscussedthetypeofnight‐guardthatIuse.

Agoodquestionis“WhatifIdon’tknowappliedkinesiology?”

Basically, you would use the same approach to the patient. Theinterview would be the same. The tools of evaluation would beconventional, and while you likely wouldn’t be a superstar everytimeout of the blocks, youwouldbedoing a lot of goodwork. In1979, Dr. Gelb stated that in the previous five years he had gonefrom 60% success with TMJ to 90‐95% when he added appliedkinesiology,acupuncture,andnutritiontohisregimen.Atthe timeofhearingDr.Gelb’slecturein1979,IfeltthatIwas60%“stateofthe art” with TMJ. I started studying acupuncture, nutrition, andappliedkinesiologyallatthesametime.Iwasbuildingontheworkofpeoplewhohadgonebeforeme.Intwoyears,IfeltthatIwas90‐95% successfulwith TMJ. Dr. Gelbwas not embellishing anythingandIhadprovenittomyselftobetrue.

Somethoughtsonappliedkinesiology:

I heard Dr. Gelb speak about going from 60% to 90‐95% successover five years using applied kinesiology, nutrition, andacupunctureback in1979.Thismeans thatDr. Gelb startedusingapplied kinesiology sometime between 1975 and 1979. That is alongtimeago,especiallyconsideringthatitisanextremelyvaluabletool.Afterallthistimewhydon’tweallknowhowtodothis?Suchisprogress.Allofus intheHDAknowthat it takesa longtimeforsomevery obvious things to rise to the surface.Witness amalgamfillings(nothingIamawareofcouldbemoreobviousthanthat!)Ican tellyou folks that there isaparadigmshift coming. I can’t tellyou when. From indications, I believe it will be relatively soon.Whenithappenstherewillbealotpeoplestandingaroundtuggingtheir earlobes saying “Where did that come from?” Itmay not beeasy,but it ismuchbetter tobeon thecuttingedge.Amongotherthings,itisgoodforyourreputationandwillultimatelysetyouupasanexpert(which,infact,youwillbe).AlotofyouintheHDAarealreadyexpertsonavarietyofsubjects.Butitdoesn’thurttowearmorethanonehat.

Imightaddalittlefootnotetothis.Ifwearegoingtotestapatientwith kinesiology, this presupposes that we know what we aretestingfor.Forinstance,ifIamtestingmeridians,Iamtestingtoseeiftheyarebalancedorunbalanced.Beyondthatknowledgewemustbeverycareful.Ihavealwaystriedtobescrupulouslyhonestwithmyself in regard to things that I find out about the body withkinesiology. While testing with kinesiology, one’s brain must befocusedandinneutral‐nothoughts,nopreconceivedideas,nopettheories… just neutral. I have found it to be the cardinal rule.Otherwise, I could bury myself in things that are not true and Iwouldn’thavethiswonderfullypredictiveprogramcalledThePath.

If after the initial stages of TMJ treatment (bite balancing of anunbalanced tooth) are complete and there are still problems, wewill have the patient wear a night‐guard. The night‐guard Irecommend isa lowerUshapedplasticdevice that I learned fromWillieMays.Whenfittingthenight‐guardtherearesomethingstoconsider.Usuallybecausethisisapivotsplint,Iwillputthecastsincentric occlusion on the articulator. Then I open the biteapproximately2‐3mm,moreorlessdependingonhowIfeelaboutthevertical. (Icanchangethiseasily if Ineedto.Patientswithanopenbitemayneedlessopening,whilethosewithadeepbitemayneedmoreopening.) Iusedtobekinesiologicallyprecisewiththis

step,but found thatmy judgementwasasgoodas theresultsandmuchmoretimeeffective.TherearetimeswhenIdofine‐tunetheverticalwithkinesiology,butnotoften.Becauseofthepivotnatureofthenight‐guard,establishingthebiterelation isveryeasyas compared toother systems Ihaveworkedwith,wherealloftheposteriorteetharecontactingthesplint.Thisis especially true as everything is balanced to a kinesiologicstandard(whichisveryprecise).Usingthenight‐guard:Thenight‐guardisinsertedandadjustedtoidealbalanceonthefirstappointment.Withthenight‐guardproperlyseatedinthemouth,itis adjusted in such away that only the lingual cusps of theupperfirst molars contact the splint evenly on right and left sides (thereasonwhyitiscalledapivotsplint).Thereisalsoacertainpatterntotheexcursions,asvisiblewithcontrastingmarkingpaperonthenight‐guard(seeillustration).#1ProtrusiveExcursion#2WorkingLateralExcursion#3CentricOcclusalContact*Samepatternonbothsides

Thesplintiswornwhilesleeping,anditwillfeelmostcomfortableto the patient when it is balanced. Usually the first appointmentafter the insertion is inoneweek.When thenight‐guardhasbeencomfortable and then becomes uncomfortable, this indicates thatthe lower jawhas shifted through relaxation and the teeth arenolonger hitting evenly on right and left sides (electromagneticallyandneuro‐muscularly it isoutofbalance).At this timethepatientcancomeinsoonerthantheirscheduledappointmentforbalancingif they feel a need. The previously scheduled appointmentwouldthenberescheduledaccordingly.The charge for this therapy includes the night‐guard, its insertionappointment,plus3adjustmentappointmentsspacedaccordingtoneed (Iwill expand on need in the next paragraph). It is stronglysuggestedthattheyhaveall3adjustmentseveniftheydon'tfeelaneed. I am evaluatingwith applied kinesiology and know exactlywhatthebodyneedsevenifthepatientdoesn'tfeeltheneed.Mostof the time between the insertion and 3rd adjustment, thesymptomshave improved (from completely to slight). If there arestillproblemsofconcernwethenconsidertwothings:1.Bitesplinttherapy.2.Metabolism.Dependingontheseverityoftheremainingsymptoms both considerations may or may not be started at thesametime.Considerationsofneedwhenusingthenight‐guard:As a general rule I will see a patient one week after they startwearingthenight‐guard.Imayelecttoseethemsooneriftheyarehavingaveryvolatiledisruptiveproblemrelatedtotheirbite.Theprocedureisalwaysthesame.ThepatientclosesagainsttheguardandIcheckbothrightandleftsideswithkinesiologytoseeifthereis balance or imbalance. (Imbalances with centric occlusion willusually be on only one side). I then place blue marking paperbetween the teeth and the guard and have them slide their teetharound.Thebluepapershowsushowtheteetharecontactingfromanexcursivepointofview.An interesting thing can occasionally happen at this time, andusuallywithamorevolatilepatient.Theheaviestblue (excursive)marks on the guard canbe on the side that is not kinesiologicallydisrupted.Alongwiththeanomalyofthebluemarksonthesplint,thismightalsobethesidethathasthemostdiscomfort.Itwouldbedifficulttosortthisoutwithouttheuseofappliedkinesiology.Forsomereasonthepatientwantstoclenchonthisside,anditshowsupwiththebluemarksandthediscomfortinthejaw.ThenIplaceredmarkingpaperbetweentheteethandguardandhavethemtap

theirteethtogether(rememberwiththepivotsplinttheonlythingtouching the splint is the lingual cusp of the upper firstmolar oneach side). The redmarks are carefully shavedon the side that iskinesiologicallyunbalancedandthebluemarksareshavedonbothsidesasneededtorelieveexcursiveinterferences.Thesidethathitsfirst (the kinesiologically unbalanced side) gives a weak muscleresponse and is reduced with an acrylic burr until it no longercheckshigh. (Bothsideswillthenchecknormal,whichindicatesastrongmuscle response.)Afteradjustment, Iwillusuallyhave thepatientsitforawhilewiththeguardintheirmouth(5‐15minutes).Since the night‐guard has been adjusted and the brain is sensingthatalliswellwhentheteethcontacttheguard,thebrainmaythensendamessagetothemusclesthat“All iswellandyoucanrelax.”When the muscles relax, the bite will shift and the teeth will nolonger hit the night‐guard evenly on right and left. (Usually it isheavyonthesamesideasbefore,butnotalways.)Thebitewillbeunbalanced and is again adjusted to a kinesiologic standard. Wecontinuewiththissequenceuntiltheguardremainsbalanced.Thefirst appointment is then complete andwedetermine how long itwillbeuntilthenextappointment.Some interesting insights on balancing the centric occlusal (red)spots:IknowwhichsideoftheguardtobalancebecauseIcheckitwithkinesiology.Ithenhavethemtaptheirteethagainsttheguardand balance the appropriate side. If I didn't know how to checkelectromagnetically, I would grasp the tip of the chin gentlybetweenthethumbandfore‐fingerandcoaxthejawtomoveupanddownas freelyaspossiblewhileaskingthepatient,"Whichside istouching first?"Thatwouldbe the side to adjust.Do thisuntil thesidesfeeleventothepatient.Through the initial therapy, night‐guard therapy and bite splinttherapy,weadjusttheteethincentricocclusion.WhenIgettotheend stage of bite splint therapy and start adjusting the teeth, Ialwaysmanipulatethejawverygentlytocentricrelationinordertofindthehighspotsonthe teeth.Centricrelation isveryreliableatthis stage because the muscles are completely relaxed (the jawmoveseasilyandwithoutresistancelikeabarndoorhinge).If thesymptomshaveimproveddramaticallysincetheinsertionofthe guard, and the adjustment at the time of the first adjustmentappointmentwaseasy,wemayhavethepatientcomeback intwoweeks. If the patient had two days of relief after the guard wasinserted and then significant discomfort until the time of the firstadjustment appointment, we may set the next adjustmentappointmentforoneweek.Orifatthetimeofourappointmentwehadtoadjusttheguardtwoormoretimesfor it tobecomestable,wewillsetthenextappointmentsoonerratherthanlater(thetimebetweenappointmentsisdependentonthevolatilityofthebite).One of the big strengths of this approach to bite problems is thatevery patient is treated as an individual, according to theirindividualneeds.Forinstancewhereasthegeneralruleisthateverypatientisrecommendedtocompletetheir3night‐guardadjustmentappointments,onoccasionIwillrecommendtoapatienttonotusetheir3rdadjustmentappointmentbecausetheydon'tneeditatthattime.Insteadtheycansaveitforafuturetimewhentheguardmaygetoutofadjustment.Nothing isset instone.Youare incharge. Ifthe rules don't fit this patient, change them to produce a moretruthfulresult.ItistheAmericanway.IthelpeduswinWorldWarIIanditwillhelpuswintheWaronDisease.If the patient has completed night‐guard therapy, has worn andadjustedthenight‐guardthreetimes,andarestillhavingtoomanyproblems,wetherealizethisisamoredeep‐seatedproblemandarethenthinkingaboutBitesplinttherapyandMetabolism.TheBitesplintisactuallythenight‐guard,onlyitisworn23hoursaday (with the exception being while eating). The goal with bitesplint therapy is relaxation of the jawmuscles.Wemay find thateventhoughthebitesplintiswornproperlyandiskeptbalancedasnecessary,themusclesdon'trelaxastheyshouldandthesymptomsmaystillbesignificant.Whatelsecouldbeinvolvedbesidestheocclusion?Whenwe look at the distribution of acupuncture energies on thebodywefindthatthegallbladderaffectsagoodportionoftheneck,shoulder,andsideandfrontofthehead.Thestomachaffectsmuchofthefaceupintothetemporalarea.

I might mention that pathways of acupuncture energy on thesurface of the body are called meridians. For instance, thegallbladderhas itsownmeridianorpathwayonthesurfaceof thebody. A problemwith the gallbladder organ can cause symptomssomewhere along its pathway. Interestingly the gallbladder andstomachmeridiansarethemeridiansmostinvolvedintheheadandneck difficulties I see. These meridians are upset mostly by baddigestion and bad dietary regimens that lead to toxins in thebloodstream that overload the gallbladder. Knowledge ofacupuncture(which isnotthatdifficult)givesusaclueastowhatelseisinvolvedintheproblem(besidesthebite).Thenextstepistocheckacupuncturepointsonthebodytodeterminetheconditionofbasic organs involved in metabolism such as the stomach, smallintestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, and allergies todeterminetheirstateofbalanceorimbalance.Almostinvariablywefind that the digestive organs are unbalanced electromagnetically.Atthistimewedeterminethedegreeofimbalance.The degree of imbalance helps us build a profile of the causativeconditions contributing to the problem. For instance, we willfrequently find that the gallbladder has large imbalances wheredifficultiesarepersistentabovetheeyes,sideofthehead,andneckorbackofshoulder.Usuallythedegreeof imbalancewillbelargerwith more volatile TMJ problems (we are looking for patterns ofcorroboration).If we pursue the reasons why acupuncture meridians getunbalanced we find that in the case of the digestive meridians,imbalancesariseduealackofproperenzymesandortoomanybadcritters. It sounds simple and it is usually a simple fix. It issurprising to me how few practitioners in the holistic fieldunderstand the ramifications of this concept, and how to correctthese types of imbalances easily and quickly. Especially sincecorrecting digestive imbalances is the key toworking successfullywith a wide variety of symptoms the body may have. Withoutcorrecting the digestive imbalances, anything else we do may becompletelyorpartially redundant. Looking at it from thispointofview, digestive imbalanceswould seem to be very important, andthey are. IFWE PUT THE HORSES IN THE BARN FIRST,WERARELYHAVETOLOOKFORZEBRAS.So we find that the foot‐bone is connected to the ankle bone isconnected to the leg‐ bone etc… When the relationships areunderstood,thewholethingisveryreasonableandworkable.NexttimeinTMJsectionIIIwewilldiscussthedifferencesbetweennight‐guardandbitesplint therapy.Wewillalso learnmoreabouthowmetabolismentersintotheequation.Goodhealthtoall!HolisticDentalAssociation 1825PoncedeLeonBlvd.#148CoralGables,FL33134305‐356‐7738Fax:305‐468‐6359Editor:MadelynPearson,DDSAssistantEditor:RobertaGlasser

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