Palmer Distinctive Dentistry
Palmer Distinctive Dentistry is a multi-provider dental practice located in Greenville, South Carolina. The practice was founded by Dr. John J. Palmer, DMD, who now practices alongside Dr. Debra Adams, Dr. Logan King, and Dr. Katie Sino. The practice identifies as a holistic and biological dental practice, emphasizing mercury-free, biocompatible care and the connection between oral health and whole-body health.
Services include general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry (one-visit CEREC crowns and bridges, extractions, biological periodontal therapy), sedation dentistry, clear aligner orthodontics (Spark), dental implants including biocompatible porcelain (ceramic) implants, TMJ and headache therapy, sleep apnea treatment, orofacial myofunctional therapy, and airway dentistry, including the Healthy Start System for children. Within its holistic offerings, the practice provides Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART) fillings removal, mercury detoxification support, ozone therapy, dental cavitation treatment, fluoride-free dentistry, and Lightwalker laser dentistry.
The practice’s relevance to non-toxic living is rooted in Dr. Palmer’s history: after developing mercury poisoning from his own dental practice, he transitioned to mercury-free, biocompatible dentistry in 1995 and has since co-published peer-reviewed research on mercury exposure during amalgam removal. The practice holds a mastership (the organization’s highest level of training) with the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) through Dr. Palmer, and the site displays IAOMT, SMART, and Holistic Dental Association affiliations. Dr. Palmer’s memberships also include the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM) and the International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists, and he holds naturopathic physician certifications from the American Naturopathic Certification Board and the Board of Integrative Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Adams and Dr. King are both SMART certified, and Dr. King and Dr. Sino are IAOMT members; Dr. Adams has additional training in ozone therapy and mercury protection protocols.
Dr. Palmer earned his DMD from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1983 and has additional training from Baylor University and the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. Dr. Adams earned her DMD from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and has experience with pediatric, geriatric, and special needs dentistry. Dr. King earned his DMD from Nova Southeastern University, and Dr. Sino trained at NYU. The practice sees both adults and children, including pediatric holistic care. Virtual consultations are not mentioned on the website. The site does not specify which insurance plans, if any, are accepted, though Alphaeon Credit financing is offered. Prospective patients can get started by calling the new guest line at (864) 332-4113 or requesting an appointment through the website.