Caring for your whole body, starting with your smile.
Holistic dentistry, sometimes called biological or integrative dentistry, is all about the link between your oral health and your overall wellbeing. At Dental and Skin Clinic, we take a modern, evidence-based approach that’s safe, gentle, and built around you.
We accept all private health funds and are proud to be NIB preferred providers.
Holistic Dentistry treats more than just your teeth. It considers the big picture. How your lifestyle, diet, stress levels, and general health all play a role in your oral health, and vice versa. Our focus is on prevention, low-tox treatments, and supporting your body’s natural balance.
A Whole-Body View
We see your mouth as part of your overall health, not separate from it. That means looking at how oral issues may relate to other areas of your wellbeing, including emotional and physical health.
Prevention Over Intervention
By encouraging regular check-ups and preserving your natural teeth, we aim to catch small issues before they become big ones.
Low-Tox, Biocompatible Materials
We use materials that are gentle on the body, like BPA-free fillings and fluoride-free options so you can feel confident in what’s going into your mouth.
Gentle, Minimally Invasive Techniques
Our goal is to keep treatments as conservative as possible. We’re here to support your natural smile, not replace it.
Personalised, Thoughtful Care
No two people are the same. We tailor your dental care based on your health, preferences, lifestyle, and values.
Respectful, Open Conversations
We don’t assume anything. We listen, explain your options clearly, and include you in every decision, because your input matters.
We use one of the best BPA-free composite materials available in Australia.
Cosmetic options that align with our low-tox approach.
: A gentle way to whiten your teeth, with no bleach or peroxide.
Custom-made for both kids and adults to protect against grinding or sports injuries.
Prefer to avoid fluoride? We offer hydroxyapatite as an alternative, and we always ask your preference, even for polishing paste.
If you’re replacing silver fillings, we use protective methods and offer BPA-free or porcelain alternatives.
Want to know how your diet is impacting your teeth? We’re happy to help.
Clenching, grinding, jaw page are often linked to stress. We’ll help you address both the symptoms and the cause.
We don’t perform root canal treatments in-house, as we believe this specialised work is best done by an Endodontist with the right tools and experience. We’re happy to refer you to a trusted provider.
Creating Healthy Smiles and Lasting Memories
At Dental and Skin in East Bentleigh, we believe visiting the dentist should be a fun and empowering experience, especially when it comes to our kids. For this reason, we’ve created a playful and holistic dental offering just for kids, which allows them to have fun, feel nurtured and even meet the Tooth Fairy.
Creating Positive Dental Experiences for Kids
At Dental and Skin Clinic, we understand that early dental visits can shape how children feel about dental care for life. As dental professionals, we often see how negative childhood experiences can contribute to dental anxiety or dental phobia later in life. We believe that building trust early on is one of the best ways to prevent dental anxiety in the future.
As part of your dental clean appointment, we offer a range of complimentary extras. Below is the menu. Please note we regularly update the menu so it is subject to change.
We use a gentle hand held powered device over your scalp during your teeth cleaning for added relaxation
Take a deep breath of calming essential oil placed under your glasses
Hold a calming quartz stone — giving your hands something soothing to fiddle with
A gentle brush-powered exfoliation to smooth and soften the lips
We use a probiotic powder that gently dissolves in your mouth to support healthy, balanced oral bacteria
Metaphysical Dental Health is offered as a standalone service created by Dr Rita, completely separate from dental procedures. It provides a space to explore emotional, energetic, spiritual, and subconscious themes that may relate to oral health.
To the best of our knowledge, Dr Rita is the only dentist who is also formally trained in kinesiology. This rare combination gives her a unique lens on oral health, informed by both clinical expertise and an understanding of emotional and energetic principles. She is currently writing a book that explores the relationship between emotional health, energetic systems (including meridians and chakras), and dental health.
This metaphysical approach considers how emotions, beliefs, past experiences, subconscious patterns, spiritual themes, ancestral trauma, and energetic imbalances may influence a person’s experience of their oral health. These concepts are not used in dental diagnosis or treatment and are offered only in separate, non-clinical sessions.
Evidence-based general and cosmetic dentistry, performed independently of any metaphysical or energetic concepts.
Optional, complementary sessions focused on emotional, energetic, or spiritual wellbeing, delivered completely outside the scope of dentistry.
If you want a clinic that supports your health goals, respects your choices, and uses body-friendly techniques, we’d love to help.
Book a consultation today or give us a call to learn more.
At Dental & Skin Clinic, we are committed to providing quality, evidence-based dental care that aligns with the standards of the Dental Board of Australia.
Our holistic approach includes optional kineseology services and wellbeing perspectives that explore emotional or energetic aspects of oral health. These are intended as complementary to, not replacements for, conventional dental treatments.
Any references to energy, meridians, chakras, or metaphysical connections are offered for general wellbeing and are not recognised as part of evidence-based dentistry or supported by scientific evidence. We encourage all patients to discuss their treatment options and preferences with their registered dental practitioner.
The holistic, emotional, and energetic services offered at Dental & Skin Clinic are complementary in nature. They are designed to support overall wellbeing and personal insight but are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any dental or medical condition. All dental procedures are provided by registered practitioners in accordance with Australian regulatory standards and evidence-based guidelines. Patients are encouraged to seek personalised dental advice from their treating dentist before making any decisions regarding their oral health.
BPA Disclaimer
While BPA (bisphenol A) is unfortunately unavoidable in the dental industry, we are committed to providing the safest materials available. We use a BPA-free composite, and to our knowledge, we are the only dental clinic offering this option. It took us over six months of research and sourcing to find a product that meets our strict standards for health, safety and holistic care.
