Synergy Dental Center
Synergy Dental Center is a multi-provider dental practice with two locations, in Gillette, Wyoming and Sturgis, South Dakota. The practice is led by Dr. David Porter, DDS, alongside Dr. Kaden Larsen. The practice describes its approach as holistic and biologic dentistry, centered on what Dr. Porter calls the “AIM” philosophy (Airway, Infection elimination, and Metal-free solutions), which looks beyond traditional dentistry to address systemic health.
Services include general and restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry using biocompatible materials, pediatric dentistry, airway orthodontics, TMJ/TMJD treatment, sleep apnea treatment, oral surgery, and oral sedation. The practice’s biologic dental exam, offered as a first-visit evaluation, incorporates CBCT imaging, blood analysis (including A1C and Vitamin D testing), microbiological and plaque analysis, airway analysis, and heart rate variability and meridian energy assessments, all intended to connect oral health findings to overall health. Under its Recovery and Wellness offerings, the practice provides EBOO ozone therapy (a form of ozonated blood therapy) as well as other recovery-focused treatments described as using magnetic fields, oxygen, and red-light therapy.
The practice’s relevance to non-toxic living centers on its stated “metal-free solutions” component of the AIM philosophy, its use of biocompatible materials in cosmetic and restorative work, and its whole-body approach connecting airway health, infection, and dental materials to systemic health. Dr. Porter holds a DDS along with credentials as a Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD) and Board Certification in Integrative Biological Dental Medicine (IBDM). He is also a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI), a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD), a Fellow of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (FAAOSH), and a Diplomate of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy (D’ASBA). He has authored a book, “AIM,” on his approach to airway, infection, and metal-free dentistry. The website does not mention specific SMART certification, fluoride-free policies, or membership in IAOMT, IABDM, or the Holistic Dental Association, though its “metal-free” and biocompatible materials focus aligns with those organizations’ principles.
The practice sees both adults and children, with pediatric dentistry offered alongside adult services. Virtual consultations are not mentioned on the website. The website does not specify which insurance plans, if any, are accepted, though its contact form includes an option for insurance-related questions, and CareCredit and Cherry financing are offered. Prospective patients can get started by calling the Gillette office at (307) 682-3100 or the Sturgis office at (605) 206-2077, or by booking through the website.