Whole Health Dentistry

Dr. Copeland combines Dentistry, Naturopathy to provide a whole body approach to Dentistry. Her background and training give her an extensive “tool box” to diagnose and treat patients based on their individual needs for optimal long oral health.  This is sometimes referred to as Biological Dentistry*.

In response to how her dental practices have changed over time, “having a license  to practice is in reality an obligation to continue to improve and evolve as a practitioner.”  She says, ”especially in medicine, often what we considered an absolute truth becomes obsolete as advances force us to re-evaluate our knowledge base and what actually helps our patients improve clinically.  It is so important not to view any single aspect of a patient’s condition in isolation. The crux is ‘how does the patient’s present condition differ from that of excellent health, and how can I support them in that direction without harm’. One needs a solid foundation in science and critical thinking plus adequate clinical experience to decipher the best approach for each patient.”

Dr Copeland is accredited with the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, and serves as a referral source for the Institute of Functional Medicine. Formal education includes Academy of Integrative Biological* Dentistry, Doctor of Naturopathic Medical Dentistry, and Foundation for Advanced Continuing Education for gnathology and occlusal study. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Colorado State University, Doctor of Dental Surgery ’94 at University of Washington, Seattle, her residency of University of Minnesota, St Paul.  She is dedicated to consistently exceeding continuing education in Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry. She has completed the most Advanced Ozone courses in Medical Dental therapies available.

“I’ve also had the opportunity to study with Dr. Hal Huggins, Dr’s Phillip Mollica and Robert Harris, in addition to immersing myself into a form of practice that satisfied my sense of life affirming, non-damaging, patient driven, doctor-as-teacher sense of self.  I had long repeated traditional dental dictums, but lost conviction for many after clinical experience.  It was high time to evaluate and implement a knowledge of holistic care that traditional dental curriculum does not offer.  This allows me to look at the whole patient, treating their dental needs, and positively affecting their overall health.”

“There are wonderful like-minded practitioners to collaborate with: Naturopaths, Physicians. Acupuncture/pressure, Lymphatic, Nutritional, Neurological, and Toxicity specialists are all helpful to the dental patient seeking health.  I feel honored to work with them and have their expertise when working with clients.”

* Biological Dentistry is traditional, general dentistry with additional studies by the doctor in mercury/materials toxicity, biocompatibility, nutrition, alignment, combined with Eastern medicine philosophy as well as the field of energetics.