Dr. Michelle Janbakhsh - Modern Smile Dental
Modern Smile Dental is a solo holistic and biological dental practice located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, founded and led by Dr. Michelle Janbakhsh, DDS. The practice describes itself as a true biological and holistic provider, emphasizing the connection between oral health and whole-body wellness and using only biocompatible, non-toxic materials throughout its care. Dr. Janbakhsh’s background is distinctive: before practicing dentistry, she worked as a research scientist at the National Institutes of Health, conducting molecular and genetic studies that she describes as directly informing her whole-body treatment philosophy. The practice sees patients of all ages, from young children through adults.
Services include safe mercury amalgam removal, laser dentistry (soft tissue laser), non-metal dental implants, composite tooth-colored fillings (BPA-free available), ceramic crowns and bridges, DNA and mRNA appliance therapy for airway and jaw development, children’s functional orthodontics, adult orthopedics, Invisalign, non-surgical gum disease treatment, Lyme-literate dental evaluation and care, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, dental bonding, and general preventive and family dentistry.
The practice is mercury-free and mercury-safe, following strict protocols to minimize mercury exposure during amalgam removal, and uses only metal-free restorations including ceramic implants and porcelain crowns. Dr. Janbakhsh is a member of the IAOMT and the Holistic Dental Association, and the practice’s website includes a tooth-organ meridian chart, reflecting an awareness of energetic and systemic connections in dental care. The practice’s patient testimonials include accounts from patients with chemical and material sensitivities who sought out Dr. Janbakhsh specifically for her biological dentistry approach. She holds a BS in Microbiology, an MS in Molecular Biology, and a DDS from Howard University College of Dentistry, completed an advanced education residency at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, and has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and the United States Dental Institute.
The practice accepts dental insurance and also offers an in-house membership plan for patients without insurance. Virtual consultations are not mentioned on the website. New patients can schedule online at dentistofficegaithersburg.com or by calling (301) 850-0376.