Hi Cara, that someone was me. I found him vague regarding any information I was asking regarding what dental materials he used and no matter what I said, he evaded answering. It was the strangest and most frustrating thing. Odd, considering other dentists don't seem to all mind doing it....what's the issue? I kept saying "Could you please let me know which dental materials you use in your office? the names of them?" and he said that he would just test me on them when I arrived. I said "since I am overseas, I would like to know from where I am, which ones you already have there, so I can check them on my serum test form" and I was evaded again and I said "You can retest me when I am there, could you just let me know of the ones you have already?" I got no answer.

I felt then that if he could'nt even answer that, I would not go any further. I felt there was much "finance" involved too. For diet/lifestyle plans, supplements etc etc/consults with the person dealing with one aspect and that doesn't even count the dentistry. Might have been great for someone with a good income, but not for most of us. And also, I felt there is something not right when they cannot even provide such basic answers as the types of dental materials they have (the names).

Instead, I found another dentist in Sydney whom I corresponded with, who is well studied in oral toxicology, shares all the dental materials he uses, (bonding agents/lining agents included) and even sent samples to me from overseas. Didn't fail to answer question across email, helpful and to the point. Seemed to understand biologic dentistry to an impresive degree. All protection seemed to be part of his plan and the implantation of biologic dental materials (biocompatible). He has found in his experience that some are better than others with most people and he tends to use them for most people (unless they request otherwise and he can get hold of what they want).

I felt more comfortable with him personally. He was also into the diet side of it, but didn't seem to be any financial tie to that at all. Rather set out a plan for the patient, or even send it, or at least give them the idea. I was impressed with his website and his emails.

Here it is: http://www.shdc.com.au/