Known as the “Elder Statesman” of Holistic Dentistry and the
“Grand Father” of anything related to toxic dental materials, Dr. Hal Huggins
passed away comfortably in his own home in Colorado Springs, Colorado November
29, 2014 at the age of 77. Dr. Huggins
was highly respected in the field of biological dentistry.
A Truly Passionate Holistic
Dentist
He had a devout passion for researching and studying the
effects of modern dentistry techniques used in the mouth including amalgam
fillings, dental implants, root canals, and others. He played an instrumental role in the development of holistic dentistry as a field of study within dentistry.
He has lectured in almost
every state of the U.S. and 16 foreign countries. He authored and
co-authored several books, published 50 scholarly articles, and was featured on
many radio and television stations.
He even established his own protocol known as Huggins
Protocol, which is a safety protocol specifically designed for holistic dentists to follow in the safe
removal of amalgam fillings and other holistic practices.
His latest addition was the creation of the Dental DNA
laboratory to further aid in studying bacterial, viral, and fungal microbes that
can be found in the dental work contained within our mouths – root canals, cavity
fillings, and implants.
Dr.
David Villarreal’s Mentor
Dr. David Villarreal
worked closely with Dr. Huggins – changing the way he looked at and practiced
dentistry. It was Dr. Huggins who ignited Dr. Villarreal’s fire on the path to
holistic dentistry, which incorporates a vastly different approach to dentistry.
Holistic dentistry looks
beyond the mouth factoring in the mind, body, and spirit to achieve a level of
oral health greater than what can be offered through traditional dentistry
means. Holistic dentists avoid the use of amalgam to fill cavities, as well as
the use of any other toxic materials that are questionable such as fluoride.
His
Legacy Remains
His work, findings,
and research will not be forgotten as it has paved the way for holistic dentistry
as a legitimate field of study – setting high standards that must be followed in
order to achieve the highest form of oral health, incorporating the mind, body, and spirit.
