PHILOSOPHY
Mouth as reflection of health
Searching for the best option for both your oral and general health.
Personal, human-centred with modern, body-friendly techniques & materials.Integrative Dentistry
From Drs. Ky-Lie Tan
Integrative dentistry focuses mainly on the relationships between the mouth & body.
Integrative Dentistry is based on Integrative Medicine (IM).
IM focuses on the whole person, is scientifically supported & applies all appropriate medical disciplines to achieve optimal health.
IM is based on a patient-centred health model. IM shifts the focus from illness to health, prevention & sustainable care.
IM is based on the combined power of conventional (reductionist western) & complementary (holistic eastern) medicine.
Life not in order <> Body not in order <> Mouth not in order
VALUES
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
In our practice, we also conduct research on effective treatment methods. We share this knowledge on integral dentistry with fellow dentists & doctors. Thus, we encourage an innovative, integral & holistic approach.
SUSTAINABILITY
We work with as many body-friendly & eco-friendly materials as possible to avoid disturbing our bodies & biological systems. We also look for the most sustainable solution for our patients.
PREVENTION
'Prevention is better than cure'
We educate our patients & improve self-care to prevent oral problems. We also have high-quality diagnostic tools to prevent chronic oral problems.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
Currently, dentists do not collaborate with other disciplines,
while chronic oral inflammations are linked to chronic problems in the body.
To address chronic problems effectively, cooperation between the general practitioner, dentist & other specialists is needed.
IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRATIVE CARE
Integrative healthcare is more important than ever.
Partly due to the Covid epidemic, our health is becoming increasingly important. By providing good self-care education, many oral problems can be solved preventively.
In addition, people are becoming increasingly aware that many harmful substances & materials are used in dentistry.
Finally, addressing chronic oral infections leads to more effective management of chronic health problems. This leads to lower healthcare costs.