About Van Hemert Family Dentistry

Van Hemert Family Dentistry provides whole-family dental care at 320 E 3rd St N in Newton, Iowa, built around a functional and biological approach that treats the mouth as part of a larger physiological system. The clinic states that it evaluates the materials, methods and impact of every treatment, selecting biocompatible materials, offering biocompatibility testing, and avoiding materials and chemicals it considers capable of disrupting healing. Mercury fillings are removed under SMART-inspired protective protocols intended to limit exposure for patients and staff. Airway structure is assessed in both children and adults, with particular attention to pediatric jaw growth and facial development, and fluoride-free preventive options including hydroxyapatite are available. Ozone is integrated as an antimicrobial, healing-supporting therapy, alongside laser therapies and a root-cause assessment that looks at chronic inflammation, clenching and decay. Clinicians here are recorded with the Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry, the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, and the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology.

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Credentialed Clinician

Dr. Jonathan Van Hemert (DDS)

IABDM member AOBMD member IAOMT member

IABDM recordverified 24 October 2026

AOBMD recordverified 24 October 2026

IAOMT recordverified 27 October 2026

Procedures

Biocompatibility Testing Biocompatible Materials Ozone Therapy SMART Amalgam Removal Family Dentistry Fluoride-Free Prophylaxis Oral Surgery Pediatric Dentistry Periodontal Therapy Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) Sleep & Airway Dentistry

Clinic Details

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Common Questions

What does the clinic's biological approach actually change about treatment?

The clinic states that it takes a more thoughtful look at the materials and methods used in care, with the stated aims of reducing toxins, supporting healing and aligning treatment with the body.

How is amalgam removal handled here?

The clinic describes following SMART-inspired protocols for removing mercury fillings, using protective techniques intended to minimise exposure for both the patient and the clinical team.

Can I avoid fluoride and still have preventive care?

Yes. The clinic's general and preventative dentistry covers cleanings, exams and early intervention, and it states that fluoride-free options including hydroxyapatite are offered as part of a whole-body approach. These alternatives are listed among the care options the clinic says it offers and is open to discussing.

What is involved in an airway assessment, and who is it for?

The clinic evaluates airway structure in both children and adults, stating that breathing affects sleep, focus and heart health, and that the purpose is to identify restrictions early and guide treatment supporting proper function. For children this is paired with support for jaw growth, facial balance and oral function through airway-focused pediatric care.

Does the clinic offer biocompatibility testing before materials are placed?

The clinic states that it offers materials described as safe, non-toxic and compatible with the body, including the option of biocompatibility testing, while avoiding materials and chemicals it regards as capable of disrupting healing or health. Testing is presented as an option within that materials selection process.