Holistic Integrative Dental Health Adds New Associate

Integrative Dental Health (formerly Bennardo Defining Smiles), a holistic dental practice in South Elgin, has added Mohammad Taqvi, DMD, as an associate. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Benedictine University, graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Midwestern University and is committed to providing the best oral care and giving his patients a confident, radiant smile that will last a lifetime.

“What sets us apart form other dental offices is that we practice holistic integrative dentistry,” says founder Anthony Bennardo, DDS. “What this means is that we look at how the entire body and all its systems are linked together to determine the why of what we see happening in the mouth. We don’t just treat the symptoms. Of course, we want to treat any disease we see in the mouth, yet we also want to help our patients address other potential systemic issues they’re experiencing.”

As Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (S.M.A.R.T.) certified providers, they follow the strictest protocols to protect patients from the neurotoxic effects of mercury fillings in the mouth. Bennardo and his associates also specialize in the oral systemic connection to potential sleep disorders and intestinal health issues.