Dr. Litano, Zirconia Implants and Natural Dentistry

In Natural Dentistry a major area of interest is in removing sources of toxicity in the mouth that keep the bodies protective mechanisms on constant alert.  With an activated immune system working day and night to isolate and eliminate everything toxic the environment can throw its way, inflammation becomes the norm, not just a momentary immune system reaction. Without relief, a constant state of inflammation can be a downward spiral for a body and is why removing toxicity can bring such relief.  Many other health remedies start to work as the Natural Dentist reduces toxic loads. 

When the old infected root canals and dead mercury filled teeth have been removed, its important to restore proper structure.  But, up until recently we were limited in what we could do.  It didn't seem correct to add more metal back into the mouth in terms of titanium implants.  

With this newsletter we are introducing Dr. Litano as a new partner to the practice and also the ability to place zirconia ceramic implants, the most biocompatible material available today.   

Dr. Carlo Litano is a person of interest as he embraced natural dentistry at an early age and discovered on his own that there was more to dentistry than just the smile and patching up decay.  

Here is a little Dr. Litano history and an introductory video.  This is a major step that forwards our goal of Natural Dentistry being Health Dentistry.  

Ray Behm, DDS

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Dr. Litano History

Dr. Litano is from a family of medical professionals from Peru.  He attended Barry University in Miami Shores, FL with a focus in Biology and Chemistry.  He went on to receive his Doctoral Dental Degree from Nova Southeastern University School of Dental Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale, FL in 2005.

As a new dentist, Dr. Litano focused his interests in holistic and integrative dentistry while practicing in Portland, Oregon where he mentored at the Northwest Center of Dental Excellence.  He later developed an interest in managing TMJ disorders and chronic pain conditions by attending a mini-residency and numerous symposiums.  Dr. Litano regularly seeks out continuing education, keeping him current in clinical dentistry.

Professional Associations

Holistic Dental Association

International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology  (IAOMT)

American Academy of Craniofacial Pain

International Academy of Ceramic Implantology

Dental Amalgam Mercury Solutions (DAMS)

International Association of Mercury Safe Dentistry (IAMSD)

Welcome Dr. Litano, DMD, PA