In Rare Company: Our Office is One of Four in Kansas to be SMART-Certified … What That Means, Why It Matters

There are almost 1,000 general dentists in the state of Kansas. While Dr. Shane Nelson appreciates the comprehensive services offered by other general dentists, he is one of only four dentists in the state who are certified by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) as a SMART dentist. What does that mean? “SMART” stands for: Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique As a SMART-certified office, Dentistry by Shane Nelson in Overland Park has demonstrated that we have the equipment, supplies, procedures, processes, and other precautions to safely and responsibly remove amalgam fillings. What are amalgam fillings? You may know them as “silver” … Continue reading