About Upland Lighthouse Dentistry
Upland Lighthouse Dentistry practises holistic dentistry in Upland, California, treating the mouth as part of a larger biological system rather than as an isolated set of teeth. The practice evaluates oral-systemic contributors that conventional examination often passes over: chronic oral and bone infections that exist without pain, jaw imbalance, airway dysfunction, and mercury-containing restorations. Diagnosis is built on advanced imaging, including CT imaging reviewed by an oral and maxillofacial radiologist, to identify hidden infections, structural findings and airway concerns that traditional dental radiographs can miss. Clinical work is described as conservative and minimally invasive, combining biocompatibility-guided material selection, ozone therapy, laser-assisted gum therapy and SMART-protocol amalgam removal with orthodontic treatment planned around TMJ position and airway function. The stated aim is precise treatment rather than overtreatment.
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Credentialed Clinician
Isabel Perez Ferreruela
AccreditedIAOMT recordverified 22 October 2026
Procedures
Clinic Details
- Address: 360 E 7th Street, Suite N, Upland, CA 91786
- Telephone: 909-920-6064
- Website: https://dentistryupland.com/
- Insurance and payment, in the clinic’s words: “We accept most dental insurance plans, including Denti-Cal, and our team is happy to help you maximize your available benefits.” (source, read October 2026)
- City: Upland, CA (all California clinics)
Common Questions
What does this practice look for that a conventional dental examination may not?
The practice evaluates chronic oral infections that can exist without pain, hidden bone pathology undetectable on traditional X-rays, jaw misalignment linked to headaches and neck, shoulder and back pain, untreated airway dysfunction, and mercury-containing fillings.
How is amalgam removal handled here?
Amalgam removal follows the SMART protocol of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology on every case. The stated steps include a sealed non-latex nitrile dental dam, full-body and head barriers, an at-source oral aerosol vacuum, high-volume suction with continuous water cooling, removal of amalgam in large pieces using a small-diameter carbide drill, external air or oxygen via nasal mask, and a charcoal or chlorella adsorbent rinse.
Why does the practice treat mercury amalgam as a clinical concern?
Amalgam fillings contain 50 percent or more mercury, and mercury releases vapour at temperatures above room temperature. When such fillings are drilled or removed without precautions, mercury vapour and particles enter the air and the oral environment, exposing both patient and clinical team. The protocols used are designed to reduce that exposure.
What conditions does the practice say holistic dentistry can be relevant to?
The practice names chronic hidden infections, TMJ disorders, sleep apnoea or upper airway resistance syndrome, chronic fatigue, and the safe removal of materials it regards as toxic.
What happens at an initial visit?
The practice begins with a consultation. For its jaw-alignment and clear aligner pathway it describes an initial visit that, after oral health is established, takes initial records, a precise digital impression mapping tooth and jaw position, a CT scan and photographs, followed by a specialist orthodontic consultation, customised aligners, and monitoring with adjustment as treatment proceeds.