Dr. Samuel Petersen - BioSmiles
BioSmiles is a biological and holistic dental practice located in Eagle, Idaho, founded and led by Dr. Samuel Petersen. The practice describes its philosophy as root-cause dentistry, emphasizing the inseparable connection between oral health and systemic wellness. Dr. Petersen’s approach was shaped by his personal experiences with chronic illness, including his daughter’s autoimmune condition, his own debilitating migraines, and his mother’s chronic illness attributed to environmental exposures. These experiences led him to a holistic path and ultimately informed how he practices dentistry. The practice explicitly focuses on patients dealing with chronic illness and complex health conditions, and states that it evaluates for sleep and breathing disturbances, nutritional deficiencies, toxicities, and dental infections that may be hindering recovery.
Services include SAFE mercury amalgam removal, ozone therapy, ceramic (zirconia) implants, CSR (Covered Socket Residuum) therapy for post-extraction healing, platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) therapy, biocompatibility and allergy testing, VisioGenics, bone grafting, sinus lifts, guided implant surgery, periodontal therapy, Invisalign, preventive care with BPA-free sealants, 3D imaging, and emergency dentistry. The practice also offers a Foundational Nutrition program through a members-only online portal. A board-certified orthodontist, Dr. Donna Galante, partners with BioSmiles through a separate entity to provide virtual bite exams and orthodontic consultations.
Dr. Petersen is SMART certified and a member of the IABDM (International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine). The practice is explicitly fluoride-free, uses BPA and metal-free fillings, and selects ceramic implants over titanium on biocompatibility grounds. Biocompatibility testing is offered to identify materials that may cause individual reactions. The practice avoids fluoride and uses natural compounds such as ozone and PRF from the patient’s own blood as part of its treatment approach.
The practice does not appear to accept traditional dental insurance directly but offers an in-house Wellness Savings Plan for patients without insurance, as well as third-party financing options. No mention of virtual consultations is made on the website, aside from the orthodontic virtual bite exam offered through the partnership with Dr. Galante. New patients can book an appointment online at biosmiles.com or by calling (208) 370-5203.