IAOMT SMART certified
Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique certification from the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology.
- Dedicated isolation room
- HEPA + activated carbon
- Supplemental oxygen
- Every removal, every time
Certifications in St. Petersburg, Florida
Dental credentials &
Dental credentials &
certifications.
Biological dentistry makes strong claims, so the credentials behind them should be checkable. Every certification below is real, current, and central to how this practice treats.
The Credentials
IAOMT, Swiss BioHealth & HDA credentials.
Six badges from the footer of every page, expanded into what each one certifies.
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SDS Swiss BioHealth Protocol
Trained in Kreuzlingen under Dr. Ulrich Volz, developer of the first FDA-cleared ceramic implant.
- Ceramic-only implantology
- Vitamin D preparation
- Whole-body surgical planning
- Only Tampa Bay practice trained
Holistic Dental Association
Board of directors seat at the association that sets the bar for holistic practice nationally.
- Board of directors
- Whole-body practice standards
- 20+ years of practice
- Family-wide care
Ceramic implantology academy
Membership in the International Academy of Ceramic Implantology, the metal-free implant specialty body.
- Zirconia implant focus
- Metal-free surgical standard
- Continuing education
- CBCT-planned placement
AAID membership
American Academy of Implant Dentistry membership, the credentialing home of implant dentistry.
- Implant dentistry body
- Surgical education
- Full-arch to single tooth
- Est. credentialing academy
AACD membership
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry membership behind the aesthetic side of the practice.
- Cosmetic dentistry body
- Veneers and makeovers
- Shade and form standards
- Metal-free aesthetics
Patient Reviews
What our patients say.
Patients drive in from across Florida and fly in from across the U.S. A few in their own words, from 700+ reviews averaging 4.9 stars on Google, Facebook and Healthgrades.
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"Thank you, amazing staff at Natural Smiles! You are always so patient and accommodating, giving me all the time and attention my teeth need! Driving from Sarasota is so worth it! Such gratitude for each of you!"
Wendy C. Sarasota, FL - RecommendedFacebook
"I drive over an hour each way to see these people but they are the best. Very meticulous and confirm to the idea of first do no harm. A rare thing in modern dentistry."
Mark F. - RecommendedFacebook
"Dr. Litano is a saint! I was dreading having to have a tooth pulled and he put my mind to ease. Love how he’s a one stop shop for removal + putting in a non toxic implant! He is very kind & caring too!"
Natalie T.
Credentials FAQ
What each credential covers.
The certifications, translated into what they do for your care.
The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology certifies dentists in the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique: isolation, filtration, capture, and oxygen protocols for removing amalgam fillings without exposure. How SMART works.
The surgical and healing protocol developed by Dr. Ulrich Volz at Swiss BioHealth in Kreuzlingen. Dr. Litano trained directly under Dr. Volz in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland, and uses the Swiss BioHealth protocol at his practice in the Tampa Bay area. The protocol.
Dr. Carlo Litano serves on the board of directors of the Holistic Dental Association, helping shape the standards holistic practices follow nationally.
Schedule
Book with a certified biological dentist.
A consultation with a 3D scan gives you a written treatment plan and cost estimate before any decisions. Call (727) 300-0044 or request a visit online.
