As responsible members of the dental and oral health specialist fraternities, we are committed to educating our patients about everything related to the highest forms of dental care. Not only do we specifically educate in the topics of metal free dental alternatives and the significance of the disease-free oral environment, we also evaluate each condition and make treatment recommendations according to our comprehensive co-diagnosis approach which enables us to exceed our patients expectations.
Our continuously and highly trained elite panel of dental professionals not only cares for you in a comprehensive and complete manner, but also gives you the opportunity to recover in a facility thats second to none in comfort and technology. Moreover, we are proud to mention that we solely use the most biocompatible, aesthetic and functional materials in our treatments. We have also made an ardent commitment not to use mercury containing dental fillings and handle their removal safely because of the health risks it poses to patients. We know only to provide the highest quality care to our patients without a single compromise.
Our special ongoing commitment to learning is another factor that contributes to set our doctors apart from the rest, and ensures that our patients are being treated by the most knowledgeable doctors administering the latest in dental care. With over 20 years of clinical experience and over 150 hours of annual advanced education, our special and noble form of dentistry focuses primarily on positively impacting the overall health of our patients.
Dr. Carl McMillan has been practicing holistic dentistry for more than two decades. He attended Medical University of South Carolinas College of Dental Medicine, where he earned his dental degree in 1989. He has been working tirelessly to improve patients health and quality of ever since. He founded Holistic Dental Centers with the vision of bringing high-quality, safe, biological dental care to the people of North Carolina.
Dr. McMillan is a leader in holistic dentistry, as evidenced by his role as a charter member of IAMFD (International Academy of Mercury Free Dentists). He is also a past president of IAOMT (International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology). These highly respected organizations are composed primarily of scientists, physicians, and dentists who are committed to advancing the practice of evidence-based health care.
This is a tenet of the Hippocratic Oath, and it is also the guiding principle on which Dr. McMillan has based his career. When seeing a new patient, he begins by performing a comprehensive exam and having an in-depth discussion about all health issues. He considers himself just one percent dental repairman, and 99 percent educator, helping patients understand and improve their oral health. In every case, his goal is to work with the patient to devise a solution to oral health and cosmetic concerns that will cause no harm in any way.
Many patients come to Dr. McMillian seeking holistic treatment. However, people who are not interested in holistic practices also choose him, simply because they want a dentist who treats them with respect, takes time to listen, and cares about them. He does not judge his patients, or pressure them to accept a treatment recommendation. Instead, he educates, discusses, and answers questions to help patients make informed oral health decisions.
Are you wondering what Dr. McMillan does when he is not studying or practicing holistic dentistry? His free time is spent with his 3 adult children, camping/RVing, reading, attending sporting events and seeking out live country music. His love for sports leads him to some of his patients sporting events when time allows. An outdoorsman at heart, he also enjoys running, cycling, water skiing, and snow skiing. He believes that a good diet and active lifestyle, coupled with spiritual or mental activities are key to whole health and wellness.
For seventeen years Dr. Luis Crespo has dedicated his career to caring for underserved and underprivileged children all over the world. Whether it is the jungles of Guatemala, orphanages in Bolivia, Aboriginal communities in Outback Australia, or even monasteries in Tibet he always strives to provide quality dentistry for his patients. A firm believer in holistic health and nutrition, Dr. Crespo goes the extra mile to educate his patients on the benefits of adopting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He puts a particular emphasis on the important connection that teeth have on the rest of the body and uses that knowledge to ensure the healthiest outcomes for those he serves.
Dr.Crespos experience practicing dentistry both in the United States and around the world strengthened his dedication to public health dentistry and providing services for those less fortunate. As a bi-lingual practitioner, he was able to easily extend his practice to include those who solely spoke and understood Spanish. Seeking to align his personal beliefs with his professional practice led him to make the natural transition to holistic dentistry. Acknowledging prevention as the best medicine, he strives to educate patients and parents alike on the benefits of maintaining a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
Dr. Crespo welcomes and encourages parents to initiate dental care when children are just infants. His experience has taught him that educating parents early results in children establishing effective habits for lifelong health. This early launch also provides an essential opportunity to build trust and positive relationships with both patients and parents alike.
His goal is to provide oral and overall health education throughout the early years of development and at the same time expose children to the dental office setting. By doing so he hopes to get young patients acclimated so if the need arises in the future they will feel more secure about where they are going and who they are going to see. Dr. Crespo aspires to create a culture that going to the dentist is and can be a positive experience. He works on an individual basis to ensure his young patients trust and confidence in him, but even more importantly, in themselves.
Dr. Crespo received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery in the year 2000 from the West Virginia University School of Dentistry. He is also a dedicated member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. When he is not working he devotes his time to his family, including his wonderful wife and three beautiful children. His interests include cooking, movies, reading, snowboarding, playing soccer and tennis with his kids, campfires, hiking, and being active outdoors.
As a staunch advocate of healthy lifestyles, Dr. Crespo is committed to adding to his overall knowledge of health and nutrition to create the best possible results for the families he serves. Holistic Dental Centers is excited to have Dr. Crespo as part of the team. His knowledge, expertise, and his clear passion for healthy outcomes is a perfect addition to our practice.