Pittsburgh Center for Holistic Dentistry is a multi-provider dental practice located in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (285 Kappa Drive, Suite 170). The practice was founded in 1993 by Dr. Tammy DeGregorio, DMD, who continues to lead the practice alongside a team of associate dentists. The practice describes itself as a mercury-free, mercury-safe, fluoride-free biological and holistic dental practice, and states that a whole-body philosophy, recognizing the teeth and oral structures as part of the whole body, underlies its approach to care.
Services offered include general and restorative dentistry, CEREC 3D CAD/CAM same-visit porcelain crowns, inlays and onlays, Invisalign orthodontics, and safe mercury amalgam removal. The practice states that specific dental materials are chosen with biocompatibility in mind, and digital x-rays are used to reduce radiation exposure. Ozone therapy is described as being integrated into treatment. Oral and maxillofacial surgery, including dental implant placement, wisdom tooth removal, TMJ therapy, and corrective jaw surgery, is offered through team member Dr. Justin Ponquinette. The practice notes it will coordinate care with a patient’s MD, NMD, or ND when needed, and its new patient materials refer to care for patients and their families. The office also states it is fragrance-free out of consideration for staff and patient sensitivities.
Several relevant biological and holistic dentistry credentials appear on the team page. Dr. DeGregorio holds a DMD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, board certification in Integrative Biologic Dental Medicine (IBDM), board certification as a Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD) from the American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board, and a fellowship with the American Academy of Ozonotherapy (FAAO). She is an accredited member and past president of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), a charter member of the International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists, and a member of the Holistic Dental Association, the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Functional Medicine Association. She has also completed Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART) certification. Associate dentists Dr. Michele Rich and Dr. Alexis Pelekanos are each listed as accredited members of IAOMT, and Dr. Ponquinette holds NMD and IBDM credentials as well.
The website does not indicate whether virtual consultations are offered or which insurance plans, if any, are accepted; prospective patients are directed to contact the office to schedule an initial visit, which includes a full evaluation, x-rays, and a personalized treatment plan.