Philadelphia, PA · Biological dentistry
Holistic Dentist in Philadelphia, PA
Mercury-safe, metal-free, airway-focused dental care that treats your mouth as part of your whole body, led by Dr. Ranti Aryani, DDS, FAAOSH, IABDM, SMART.
Whole-body dental care
A holistic dental practice on City Avenue
Presidential Holistic & Biological Dentistry is a holistic dental practice in Philadelphia, located on City Avenue next to Bala Cynwyd and the Main Line. We care for adults and children who want dentistry that is conservative, free of mercury and metal, and connected to the rest of their health.
The practice is led by Dr. Ranti Aryani, a graduate of New York University College of Dentistry and former U.S. Air Force Dental Corps Captain with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She is a Fellow of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (FAAOSH), a certified biological dentist with the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM), and SMART certified by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT).
The basics
What is a holistic dentist?
A holistic dentist, also called a biological dentist, is a fully licensed dentist who looks at how your teeth, gums, jaw, and airway affect the rest of your body, and how your general health shows up in your mouth. Gum inflammation, for example, is linked with conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, and the way you breathe at night affects your teeth, jaw joints, and sleep.
In practice, that means choosing materials for their biocompatibility, removing as little healthy tooth as possible, and looking for the cause of a problem before treating it. You can read more about our approach inour biological philosophy.
Holistic vs. conventional
How holistic dentistry is different
The whole person, not one tooth
A conventional visit looks for decay and gum disease. A holistic exam also looks at your bite and jaw joints, how you breathe and sleep, your saliva and oral bacteria, and health conditions that affect or are affected by your mouth.
Materials chosen for biocompatibility
We do not place mercury amalgam fillings. Restorations are made from metal-free composite resins and ceramics, and existing amalgam fillings are removed under the IAOMT SMART protocol.
Keep as much natural tooth as possible
Biomimetic techniques rebuild only the damaged part of a tooth, with a bonded onlay where a crown would otherwise be used. Keeping healthy structure lowers the chance of needing a root canal later.
Prevention before intervention
Early decay is remineralized where it can be, gum disease is treated at its bacterial source, and children's airway and jaw growth are guided early instead of corrected late.
What we offer
Holistic dental services in Philadelphia
Everything is provided in one office, from routine cleanings to complex restorative, airway, and TMJ care.
Holistic & prevention
Biologic & metal-free
TMJ & pain
Your first visit
What to expect at your new patient exam
Your first visit is a comprehensive exam of about 90 minutes. It is unhurried by design, so there is time to understand your history and explain what we find.
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A conversation about your health history, sleep, and what you want from your care
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A head and neck screening: jaw joints, chewing muscles, lymph nodes, thyroid, and airway
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A saliva pH check and screening for the bacteria linked to decay and gum disease
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High-resolution intraoral scans and photos, so you can see what we see
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A review of existing fillings and crowns, including any metal or amalgam
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A plan with your options and material choices explained, and time for questions
Making the choice
How to choose a holistic dentist
- Check credentials: certification from the IABDM, SMART certification from the IAOMT, and fellowship in the AAOSH show formal training in biological dentistry.
- Ask how amalgam fillings are removed, and whether the full SMART protocol is followed every time.
- Ask which materials are used for fillings, crowns, and implants, and what the options are if you have sensitivities.
- Look for diagnostics that go beyond X-rays, such as bite analysis, airway screening, and saliva testing.
- Expect a first visit long enough to talk. A holistic dentist should explain findings and options, not just list treatments.
Reading what other patients say also helps. You can findpatient reviews of our practice here.
Where we are
Serving Philadelphia, Bala Cynwyd, and the Main Line
Our office is at 5058 City Ave, Ste A, Philadelphia, PA 19131. City Avenue is the border between Philadelphia and Lower Merion Township, so the office is a short drive from Bala Cynwyd, Wynnefield, Overbrook, and the Main Line. Patients also travel to us from Montgomery County, Delaware County, South Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland for mercury-safe and metal-free care.
Answers & insights
Frequently asked questions
Is a holistic dentist a licensed dentist?
Yes. A holistic dentist has the same dental degree and state license as any general dentist, and provides the same core care: exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, and implants. The difference is additional training and a treatment philosophy that considers your whole body. Dr. Ranti Aryani is a graduate of New York University College of Dentistry with more than 20 years of clinical experience.
What is the difference between a holistic dentist and a biological dentist?
The terms are used almost interchangeably. Both describe dentistry that considers the effect of dental materials and treatment on overall health. Biological dentistry tends to emphasize biocompatible materials and safe mercury removal, while holistic dentistry is the broader term covering the whole-body approach.
Do you remove mercury amalgam fillings?
Yes. Dr. Aryani is SMART certified by the IAOMT. Amalgam fillings are removed using the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique, with a rubber dam, high-volume suction, and a separate air supply, and are replaced with metal-free materials.
Do you treat children?
Yes. We see children, offer fluoride-free preventive care for families who prefer it, and provide early airway and growth guidance with the HealthyStart system and myofunctional therapy.
Where is your office, and which areas do you serve?
Presidential Holistic & Biological Dentistry is at 5058 City Ave, Ste A, Philadelphia, PA 19131, on City Avenue at the edge of Bala Cynwyd. Patients come to us from across Philadelphia, the Main Line, Montgomery and Delaware Counties, and from New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.
Begin your biological journey
Ready to experience dentistry that answers to the rest of your body?
Schedule your comprehensive new patient exam with Ranti Aryani, DDS , FAAOSH, IABDM, SMART in Philadelphia — gentle, biocompatible, and built around your whole-body wellness.