The IAOMT’s Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique — a documented protocol Dr. Pint is certified in and follows on every amalgam he removes.
Office providing SMART certified protocols to our patients.
Dr. Pint is SMART Certified — What That Means For You
If you have mercury amalgam fillings and you’re considering having them removed, the most important question you can ask any dentist is: “Are you SMART certified?”
Dr. Pint is.
What is SMART certification?
SMART stands for Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique — a rigorous program created by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). It’s the gold standard for protecting patients, staff, and the environment during amalgam removal. Dr Pint Practices holistic dentistry with a biological approach.
Why does it matter for your health?
Here’s why it matters: traditional amalgam fillings contain mercury. When a filling is drilled out, mercury vapor is released. Without the proper protocols, that vapor can be inhaled by the patient — and the effects of mercury exposure are well documented.
How long has Dr. Pint been certified?
Dr. Pint has been SMART certified since 2011 — one of the first dentists in Southwest Florida to achieve this designation. Every amalgam removal at Bonita Dental Studio follows the complete SMART protocol, every single time. No shortcuts. No exceptions.
When you choose Dr. Pint for amalgam removal, you’re choosing a dentist who has made your protection his priority for over a decade.
“For patients in active detox programs like the Pompa Protocol or Andy Cutler Protocol, visit our Detox page to learn how we coordinate safe amalgam removal with your health team.”
Dr. Roger Pint- SMART CERTIFIED since 2011, protecting patients during amalgam removal
Treatment begins after diagnostics with advanced digital imaging.
Your Protection During Amalgam Removal — What We Do For You
What we do to protect you during removal
At Bonita Dental Studio, every amalgam removal follows the strict IAOMT SMART protocol. Here’s exactly how we protect you during the procedure:
Before we begin:
- You rinse and swallow a slurry of activated charcoal or chlorella to bind any mercury before it enters your system
During the procedure:
- A non-latex nitrile dental dam is placed and sealed in your mouth — blocking mercury from reaching your throat
- Oxygen is delivered through a nasal mask so you never breathe mercury vapor
- A saliva ejector sits under the dam continuously removing fluids
- An at-source oral vacuum with mercury filter, captures mercury aerosol the moment it’s released
- Copious water irrigation keeps heat down — heat increases mercury vapor
- The filling is sectioned into large chunks and removed carefully — minimizing the amount of drilling and vapor produced
After removal:
- Your mouth is thoroughly flushed with water
- You rinse again with activated charcoal or chlorella to capture any remaining mercury
Every single step exists for one reason — your safety. This is what SMART certification means in practice.
Common questions
What does SMART certification actually mean?
SMART stands for Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique, a protocol developed by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. It sets out how mercury fillings should be removed to protect the patient, the dental team and the environment. Certification means a dentist has completed the IAOMT’s training and committed to following the protocol every time — not just when it is convenient.
Isn’t every mercury-free dentist SMART certified?
No, and the difference is worth understanding. “Mercury-free” generally means a practice does not place new amalgam fillings. “SMART certified” means they follow a documented protocol when removing existing ones. A practice can be the first without being the second, so it is a fair question to ask any dentist directly.
How can I check a dentist is really certified?
The IAOMT publishes a directory of SMART-certified members on its website, so you can verify any practice independently rather than taking their word for it. Dr. Pint has held certification since 2011.