By Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha For generations, dentistry focused on repairing damage. A cavity was filled. A broken tooth was restored. An infection was treated. These approaches helped millions of people preserve their smiles and improve their quality of life. But a quiet transformation has been taking place within the profession. In 1982, our practice…
Author: brian@wearetusk.com
From Drill and Fill to Preserve and Heal: The New Era of Dentistry
Categories: Holistic dentistry, Integrative Medical Arts Symposium
By Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha Over the last two centuries, dentistry was mainly a mechanical profession. A tooth was treated like a damaged part: remove decay, fill the space, and restore structure. While this approach helped millions, it addressed problems after they occurred rather than asking why they happened. The 1980s ushered in the…