Biological Center for Dentistry
Biological Center for Dentistry is a multi-provider dental practice located in Bluffton, South Carolina, serving the Bluffton and Hilton Head Island area. The practice was founded and is directed by Dr. Richard F. Porcelli, DDS, MS, who practices alongside Dr. Jay R. Friedman, DDS. The practice’s website also honors the memory of a former team member, the late Dr. Alvin H. Danenberg, DDS. The practice identifies as biological and holistic, describing its philosophy as centered on the mouth-body connection and comprehensive, minimally invasive care.
Services span general and preventive dentistry, pediatric dentistry, cosmetic and restorative dentistry (crowns and bridges, porcelain veneers, digital smile design), dental implants (including full arch implants, implant-supported dentures, and bone grafting), Invisalign and Vivos-based airway-focused orthodontics, TMJ and TMD therapy, sleep apnea evaluation, laser dentistry (including FOTONA BIOLASE LANAP), frenectomy, gingivectomy, sedation dentistry, root canal alternatives, and nutritional counseling. Within its biological dentistry offerings, the practice provides SMART-based mercury amalgam filling removal, ozone therapy, and composite fillings described as BPA-, mercury-, and metal-free.
The practice’s relevance to non-toxic living is grounded in its stated use of biocompatible dental materials, its SMART protocol training for amalgam removal, and its recommendation of biocompatibility testing to identify materials suited to an individual patient’s biochemistry. Dr. Porcelli identifies as a biologically-trained dentist and describes himself as a student of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) and of Dr. Thomas Rau at the Paracelsus Clinic, a Swiss biologic medicine institute, as well as a clinical associate of biological dentistry practitioner Dr. Gerald Curatola. He holds a DDS and MS from New York University College of Dentistry, is a Dawson Academy Scholar, and has trained at the Pankey Institute, the Kois Center, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is SMART certified through IAOMT. The website does not mention specific memberships in organizations such as IABDM, the Holistic Dental Association, or AAPMD, nor does it state whether the practice is fluoride-free as a standard policy, though fluoride-free dentistry is listed as one of its holistic techniques.
The practice sees patients of all ages, with pediatric dentistry offered alongside adult care. The website does not mention virtual consultations or specify which dental insurance plans, if any, are accepted. Prospective patients can get started by calling the new patient line at 843-891-2202 or scheduling a consultation through the website.