Biological & Mercury-Safe Dentistry in Portland, OR
📍 Portland, OR · Biological & Mercury-Safe Dentistry
Dr. Sarah Chen has practiced biological and mercury-safe dentistry in Portland for over 14 years. After completing her DDS at OHSU School of Dentistry, she pursued advanced training in biological dentistry through the IAOMT, where she became one of a small number of SMART-certified practitioners in the Pacific Northwest.
Her practice operates as a mercury-free office — no new amalgam is ever placed — and she has completed over 800 SMART protocol amalgam removals. She sees patients from across Oregon and Washington who are specifically seeking a high-protocol removal experience.
Dr. Chen is a regular contributor to IAOMT continuing education and maintains active membership in both the IAOMT and the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM).
Dr. Chen follows the full IAOMT SMART protocol for every amalgam removal — no exceptions. She does not offer "partial" protective measures or a lower-cost option with reduced safeguards. Her view is that the protocol exists as a system and removing any element undermines the others.
Before any removal appointment, patients receive a detailed written explanation of each protective measure used and why, what to expect during and after the procedure, and a review of replacement material options with honest discussion of the tradeoffs between composite and ceramic restorations.
She typically schedules no more than three fillings per session and prefers phased removal for patients with many fillings, balancing thoroughness with manageable recovery.
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