About HP Smiles Dental
HP Smiles Dental is a holistic dental clinic at 489 Laurel Ave in Highland Park, Illinois, treating children and adults under a stated mission of caring for the whole person on the understanding that what happens in the mouth affects the whole body. The clinic's published focus is biocompatibility testing of dental materials, mercury-free fillings, non-toxic material selection, and a defined protocol for the removal of metal fillings. Clinicians here are recorded with the Holistic Dental Association, the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, and the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology.
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Credentialed Clinician
Simona Bareket, DDS
HDA member IABDM member IAOMT memberHDA recordverified 24 October 2026
IABDM recordverified 24 October 2026
IAOMT recordverified 27 October 2026
Procedures
Clinic Details
- Address: 489 Laurel Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
- Telephone: 8474326501
- Website: https://hpsmilesdental.com/
- City: Highland Park, IL (all Illinois clinics)
Common Questions
What protocol does HP Smiles Dental follow when removing amalgam fillings?
The clinic publishes a five-step protocol: a rubber dam, a low-speed drill, two separate vacuum systems, an x-ray taken after removal, and chlorella.
Why does the clinic use a low-speed drill for amalgam removal?
The clinic states it always uses a drill running at 20,000 rpm or less rather than a high-speed handpiece. Its stated reasons are a lower rate of mercury vapour release, less trauma to the tooth pulp with a lower risk of pulp death, and less cracking of the remaining tooth structure.
Why are two vacuum systems used during the procedure?
The first is a Clean-Up tip attached to the clinic's high-vacuum system and placed directly over the tooth to capture fumes and amalgam debris. The second is a three-quarter horsepower shop vacuum with large piping held at the patient's chin, creating negative airflow that draws fumes and particles away from the nose, mouth and face.
How does the clinic decide which dental materials to use for a patient?
Biocompatibility testing of dental materials is one of the clinic's stated areas of focus, and it works from the position that physical and energetic aspects of the person are considered before materials and treatment are selected. One reviewer describes the clinic partnering with a holistic practitioner who performs an electroacupuncture reading to indicate which dental products suit that individual.