Mercury Free & Mercury Safe, Holistic, Cosmetic and Family Dentistry

Dr. Richard Pruett's office is mercury free and mercury safe and he is dedicated to the practice of healthy, holistic, integrated dentistry.  His goal is to treat his patients in the most healthy, caring, holistic way possible and to share information about dental wellness with his patients so that they may make educated decisions about their oral health. He fully understands the important relationship of oral to overall health and realizes that; "You cannot be truly healthy without good oral health!"

As your Oral Health Doctor, Dr. Pruett is aware that mercury vapor, dental infections, and TMJ problems can have a negative impact on overall health.  Because of this concern, we focus on patient education and strive to remove mercury amalgam (silver) fillings in a safe way.  For information about why it's important to use a mercury safe dentist, Click Here.

To accomplish this, we utilize removal protocols based on recommendations of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) and other prominent biological and holistic dental organizations.

Holistic/Biological dentistry is a philosophy that recognizes that the teeth and associated structures are part of the whole body.  Because of this important relationship, we offer a wide range of healthy treatment options.  Dr. Pruett also takes a unique Whole Body, integrated approach to oral health care, combining sound dental science and technical experience with a deep concern for his patients' emotional well-being and comfort.

This Whole Body philosophy stresses the use of safe biocompatible dental materials whenever possible.  He also works closely with highly qualified health professionals to assist him in his efforts to return the patient to optimal oral and overall health.  His Health Focused approach to holistic dentistry means that he treats the teeth, jaw, and related oral structures with specific regard to how that treatment will affect the entire body.

Dr. Pruett believes that continuing education is a powerful tool that allows him to give you and your family the best, state-of-the-art dental care.  Each year, he takes many hours of continuing education courses and has advanced training in many areas of holistic, cosmetic, and conventional dentistry.

Our office uses the latest in dental equipment and technology in order to provide the patient with healthy treatment options and services, including:

• Preventive Dental Treatment and Education
• Periodontal (Gum) Treatment
• Safe Amalgam Filling Removal
• Oral Cancer Screening
• Mercury Free Fillings
• Mercury & Metal Free Restorations
• Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry
• Smile Makeovers
• Tooth Whitening
• Full & Partial Dentures
• Implant Placement & Maintenance
• Full-Mouth Reconstruction
• TMJ Diagnosis & Treatment 
• Snoring and Sleep Disorders
• Biocompatible Dental Material Testing
• Oral Surgery
• Root Canal Therapy
• Family Dentistry
• Invisalign
• Orthodontics & Orthopedics
• Nitrous Oxide
• Biocompatible Dental Materials
• Biological Terrain Assessment/Nutritional Testing

Dr. Pruett is the only holistic dentist in the Chico area, which means that he feels that dentistry is about more that just teeth - it is also about the role muscles play in the relationship between teeth, bone and alignment of the jaw with the rest of the body. People are not aware that your total health is involved, and that your bite can effect the way you feel.

Dr. Pruett is associated with a number of prestigious dental organizations, including:

• International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists (IAMSD)
• American Academy of General Dentists (AGD)
• International Association for Orthodontics (IAO)
• American Dental Association (ADA)
• California Dental Association (CDA)
• Northern California Dental Association (NCDA)
• Holistc Dental Association (HDA)

Dr. Pruett also sells Himalayan Goji Berry juice.

Our staff is made up of highly-trained, caring, and motivated professionals who work together as a team to bring you the highest quality biological dental treatment in a healthy, warm, and supportive setting.

We would be honored to add you to our list of satisfied patients and encourage you to visit Our Website to learn more about our office and the many services and treatments we offer.  We want to thank you for considering our office for all of your dental needs.

A Personal Note from Dr. Tom

I know Dr. Pruett personally and consider him to be a highly trained, experienced, skilled and caring health-focused mercury safe dentist.  I am impressed with the depth of his knowledge and understanding about the critically important relationship of oral to overall health and he utilizes this knowledge when designing the treatment of his patients.  He promotes patient education and has a personal interest in the health and healing of his patients.

His deep concern for his patients' health, his ongoing training in holistic and cosmetic dentistry, and his concern for the safe removal of amalgam fillings makes him ideally suited to remove and replace them.

I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a caring holistic and mercury safe dentist.  Dr. Pruett is also a charter member of the International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists (IAMSD).  When you visit his office, please let him know where you found out about him and tell him hello for me.  Thanks!