Dr. Shane Nelson

Dentistry by Shane Nelson, DDS is a solo holistic dental practice located in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Nelson identifies as a holistic, biomimetic, and gneuromuscular (GNM) dentist, approaching care through the lens of whole-body wellness and the connection between oral health and systemic health. The practice sees patients of all ages, including children through the Healthy Start airway and habit correction program.

Services include SMART mercury amalgam removal, ozone therapy, tongue and lip tie treatment (using a LightScalpel CO2 laser), the Healthy Start children’s airway program, gneuromuscular dentistry for TMJ disorders, biomimetic restorative dentistry, sleep apnea evaluation and treatment, dental implants, bone grafting, platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) therapy, cone beam 3D imaging, conscious sedation, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, and Fountain of Youth Dentures. The website includes a meridian interactive chart, reflecting the practice’s use of the tooth-organ connection in its treatment philosophy.

Dr. Nelson is SMART certified and a member of the IAOMT and the Holistic Dental Association. The practice is affiliated with The Breathe Institute and the Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry, and uses biocompatible, least-toxic materials throughout. The website notes that CareCredit financing is available. Insurance acceptance is not specifically addressed on the website, and virtual consultations are not mentioned. New patients can complete intake forms online and schedule by calling (913) 297-7800 or booking through shanenelsondds.com.