A graduate of the University of Southern California and the University of California’s School of Dentistry, Dr. Patel is a leader in the movement to bring environmental sanity and well-being into the dental world. As a trusted dentist, Dr. Patel provides her patients with more than just world-class dental care — she helps them recognize the vital connection between dental health and whole body health. She is also a ForbesBooks and Amazon best-selling author.
For decades dentists didn’t think about whole body health. A dentist’s only job was to find and fill cavities or pull out teeth. The technology of the era was limited and dentists were not seen as playing a major role in a person’s health. Today, however, there has been a sea change in how dentists…
What are hormones? Think of your body like a busy airport. The planes taking off and landing are the functions you need to live and thrive: digesting food, breathing, heartbeat, etc. There’s a lot going on in there! The hormones act as chemical “air traffic controllers” regulating and coordinating each of these processes and chemical…
What do Star Wars, Pink Floyd, and modern dentistry have in common? They wouldn’t be possible without high-tech lasers! But lasers aren’t just something straight out of science fiction and psychedelic rock music. Lasers are one of the most versatile, most powerful, and most effective dental technologies available today. But there are so many misconceptions…
If you’re a progressive and health-conscious San Franciscan you’re probably familiar with the term holistic dentistry. It’s a growing buzzword and one that treats dental health as an integral component of physical, emotional, and mental well-being. But what you may not be familiar with is the concept of wholistic dentistry. That’s how we approach patient…
We are a society of perfectionists and are increasingly obsessed with productivity and efficiency. We buy new phones, new computers, and every other gadget under the sun in an effort to get more done. But the only thing we’re getting is more exhausted and more stressed. In today’s article we’ll talk more about the causes…
A recent (and growing) trend is the use of activated charcoal in health products— everything from shampoo to cleansers, even toothpaste! In today’s post you’ll learn more about activated charcoal, what it is, how it’s used, and whether it should be part of your dental health regimen. What is activated charcoal? It’s not what you’re…
As a parent, there’s so much to worry about when it comes to the health and wellness of your children. There are trips to the dentist and pediatrician, sports teams, play dates, and so much more. In today’s article, I’ll help you learn how to help kids develop healthy eating habits for life — and…
Recently, Dr. Patel contributed to the ForbesBooks blog where she wrote about the true value of investing in your oral health. In her article, she explains the cosmetic and health dangers of ignoring your dental wellness and gives readers advice to help them age with style.
Sleep apnea is the epidemic not enough people are talking about. Experts estimate that nearly 10% of all adults suffer from some form of sleep apnea and that most of these people don’t even know it. In today’s blog post, we’ll help clear up misinformation surrounding sleep apnea and share how Green Dentistry helps patients…
If you’ve browsed through the Green Dentistry site, you’ve probably heard us talk about high-tech dentistry a lot. You may be wondering, “Why is high-tech dentistry so important?” Besides the obvious benefit of receiving the latest, cutting-edge dental treatments, there are 3 other compelling advantages to receiving high-tech dental care: Saved time Saved money Better…