Holistic and Biological Dentistry
Dr. Pekarski's practice is built on the belief that the mouth is an extension of the body. Every treatment decision connects your oral health to your overall wellness, striving to use the most biocompatible materials available — materials that work in harmony with your system. Patients throughout Sacramento, Carmichael, Roseville, Folsom, and Elk Grove choose our practice because they want dental care that respects their whole health — not just their teeth.
What Is Holistic and Biological Dentistry?
Holistic and biological dentistry in Sacramento goes beyond treating cavities and gum disease. It recognizes that the materials placed in your mouth, and the treatments performed there, have measurable effects on your entire body. Dr. Yana Pekarski, DDS — a UCLA School of Dentistry graduate with 20 years of clinical experience — built this practice around that philosophy from day one.
Where conventional dentistry asks "what is the problem and how do we fix it?", biological dentistry asks "what caused this, what materials are safest, and how will this treatment affect the patient's overall health?" That distinction guides every decision made at our Carmichael, CA office.
Biomimetic Dentistry: Restoring Teeth the Way Nature Built Them
Biomimetic dentistry — literally, dentistry that “mimics life” — is a cornerstone of Dr. Pekarski’s philosophy. Instead of cutting teeth down for full-coverage crowns by default, biomimetic techniques rebuild damaged teeth layer by layer with bonded ceramic and ORMOCER materials that behave like natural enamel and dentin. The goal is to restore each tooth’s original strength, function, and flexibility while removing as little healthy tooth structure as possible.
This approach goes hand in hand with our minimally invasive philosophy: conservative preparations, adhesive restorations that seal out bacteria, and tooth rehabilitation focused on long-term preservation — never procedures beyond what is truly necessary. The result: teeth that stay stronger longer, fewer root canals, and restorations that work in harmony with your natural bite.
Striving for the Most Biocompatible Materials
We avoid composite fillings containing BPA derivatives and never place amalgam restorations. Instead, we use Admira Fusion — a ceramic-based ORMOCER restorative material completely free from BPA derivatives, bisGMA, bisDMA, and TEGDMA. It is the first and only all-ceramic ORMOCER filling material, offering both safety and excellent long-term durability.
For crowns and larger restorations, we work with zirconia and lithium disilicate (E.max) — both metal-free, biocompatible, and highly aesthetic. We do not place porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns, which contain metal alloys that can cause sensitivity and tissue reactions in susceptible patients.
A Whole-Body Approach to Dental Services
All dental care at our practice is delivered with a biological mindset:
- Dental Implants — titanium and 100% metal-free ceramic zirconia options to suit your health needs and preferences
- CBCT 3D X-Ray — onsite cone beam imaging for precise diagnosis with minimal radiation exposure
- Pediatric, Adolescent, and Geriatric Dentistry — biocompatible care at every life stage
- Crowns, Bridges, and Implant-Supported Dentures — all using metal-free materials
- Periodontal treatments using ozonated water — a natural antimicrobial approach to gum disease
- Oral Cancer Screening — performed at every exam visit
- Hydroxyapatite remineralization — a fluoride alternative that supports natural enamel repair
Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal
For patients who already have mercury (amalgam) fillings, we offer safe removal using a protective protocol: keeping the filling cool during removal, careful sectioning, high-volume evacuation, rubber dam isolation, and thorough rinsing afterward. There is a $200 per tooth surcharge for this additional safety protocol.
Why Biocompatible Materials Matter
Traditional materials like mercury amalgams and BPA-containing composites can release harmful substances over time. BPA is an endocrine disruptor, and mercury vapor is a known neurotoxin. We select materials with the lowest toxicological risk profiles, protecting your health — and your family's health — with every procedure we perform.
Why Choose Sacramento Holistic Dentist
Dr. Yana Pekarski is one of the few dentists in the Sacramento area who has built an entirely biocompatible practice from the ground up — not just adding "holistic options" to a conventional practice. Located at 5931 Stanley Ave Unit 3 in Carmichael, CA, we serve patients from Sacramento, Roseville, Folsom, Elk Grove, and Rancho Cordova who are looking for dentistry that genuinely prioritizes their long-term health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Holistic dentistry connects dental health to overall wellness, emphasizing healthy habits and biocompatible materials while avoiding toxins like BPA derivatives and mercury amalgams. It treats the root causes of dental problems rather than just the symptoms.
Traditional dentists focus on fixing oral problems without necessarily considering how dental materials affect overall health. Holistic dentists take a whole-body perspective — evaluating the systemic impact of every material and treatment decision.
Yes. Holistic practitioners bill insurance for exams, cleanings, x-rays, fillings, and crowns, typically as out-of-network coverage. We'll help you understand your benefits before treatment begins.
We use Admira Fusion ceramic-based ORMOCER restorations — completely free from BPA and its derivatives. This is the only all-ceramic filling material of its kind, and it is the standard for every restoration we place.
Yes, using a safe removal protocol: keeping fillings cool, careful sectioning, powerful suction, rubber dams, and thorough rinsing. There is a $200 per tooth surcharge.
Yes. We believe patients have the right to decide what they would like done with their teeth. If a patient chooses to keep a tooth, we recommend GentleWave root cleaning — we can perform ultrasonic cleaning in our office in limited situations, or refer you for GentleWave treatment. When a tooth cannot be saved, we discuss extraction with biocompatible options for tooth replacement, including zirconia implants.
Ozonated water is a powerful natural antimicrobial used during cleanings and periodontal treatments. It helps reduce harmful bacteria in the gum pockets without the side effects of chemical antiseptics.