Bend Dental Wellness

Bend Dental Wellness is a solo practitioner biological and holistic dental practice located in Bend, Oregon, led by Dr. Jessica W. B. Bridenthal, DMD. The practice provides comprehensive dental care for adults and children with an emphasis on the connection between oral health and overall wellness. Services include preventive and restorative dentistry, pediatric dentistry, safe amalgam and mercury filling removal, ozone therapy, laser dentistry, ceramic dental implants, zirconia restorations, biocompatibility testing, airway and sleep evaluations, myofunctional therapy, oral appliance therapy, and nutritional support.

The practice is especially relevant to a non-toxic living directory because it emphasizes biologic dentistry principles and reducing patients’ exposure to potentially harmful materials. Bend Dental Wellness is mercury free and follows the IAOMT SMART protocol for safe amalgam removal. The practice uses biocompatible materials whenever possible, incorporates ozone therapy and laser technology, and focuses on the relationship between oral health and systemic health. The website also highlights a conservative, minimally invasive approach to treatment and individualized care.

Dr. Bridenthal earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree and is a Fellow of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). She is also a member of the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM), the Holistic Dental Association (HDA), and the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH). The practice provides in-person care and does not mention offering virtual consultations. Bend Dental Wellness accepts many dental insurance plans as an out of network provider and can assist patients with submitting claims. New patients can request an appointment through the practice website or by contacting the office directly.