About Mary Ellen S Chalmers

This Santa Rosa practice describes itself as practicing Integrative and Functional Dental Medicine, incorporating Functional Medicine principles and practices with the art and science of dentistry. Its stated premise is oral-systemic: that the mouth is the gateway to the body, that the wellness of the teeth and gums bears on the wellness of the entire body, and that dentistry therefore belongs inside whole-body care rather than beside it. The office states a preventative orientation — scheduled cleanings, biocompatible materials to replace mercury fillings, reduced radiation exposure through digital diagnostics, and attention to in-home dental care and nutrition — and says it works to make patients aware of preventative measures so they can choose from every available option. Its stated clinical method is diagnosis, careful treatment planning, precise technique, and attention to detail.

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Credentialed Clinician

Mary Ellen S Chalmers

Accredited

IAOMT recordverified 22 October 2026

Procedures

Biocompatible Materials Ozone Therapy

Clinic Details

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Common Questions

What does this practice mean by Functional Medicine-based dentistry?

The practice describes Functional Medicine-based dentistry as incorporating Functional Medicine principles and practices with the art and science of dentistry. Clinically, it holds that this approach bridges the gap between evidence-based dentistry and biological dentistry, and provides a foundation for communication between the medical and dental professions, which it frames as enhancing the quality of care for patients.

What happens at a first visit here?

The practice states that a first visit is a comprehensive oral examination together with a review of dental and medical histories. Any dental problems, chemical allergies, metal sensitivities or other medical issues are considered before treatments and materials are determined. The office also asks for a patient's own expectations and preferences, then works with the patient to develop a personalized treatment plan.

Does this practice work with biocompatible materials and mercury fillings?

Yes. Among the preventative measures the office names is the use of biocompatible materials to replace mercury fillings. Material selection is tied to the intake process: the practice states that chemical allergies, metal sensitivities and other medical issues are weighed before it determines what treatments and materials to apply.

Is ozone therapy part of the clinical work here?

The practice records advanced training in oxygen and ozone therapy and its applications in dentistry, including coursework in Oxygen and Ozone Therapy in Dentistry taken in 2008 through the School for Integrative Biologic Dental Medicine.

Is anyone at this practice recorded with a credential body relevant to biological dentistry?

Yes. Professional memberships listed by the practice include the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, the body whose register this directory verifies against.

Who is this practice designed for?

The office states plainly that its practice is about health, and that it is designed for patients who take their health seriously and recognize conscious, comprehensive dental care as part of overall body health. It adds that even patients without current medical issues can benefit from the preventative measures it describes, so the orientation is not restricted to people presenting with disease.