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The Holistic
Hygienist 

Courtland Nall, RDH, IABDM

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First and foremost I’m a mother and wife to my beautiful family. My three year old son Hawkins, one year old daughter Shiloh, and husband Hunter are the lights of my life! One of my biggest callings has been to my family, but also my patients. I recently left the clinical side of holistic dentistry to focus on caring for my family full time. The community of patients and relationships I left behind with this transition left a giant void, stemming from my enormous passion for this field of work. This void is largely there because I know firsthand how hard it is to find honest, holistic-centered, unbiased advice when it comes to oral health and recommended dental procedures. This has been my focus of study and passion for so many years. 

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I am a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH, BS) with a focus on Holistic and Biological Dentistry. I am certified with the top holistic dental organization, The International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM). I have been in the dental field for over ten years. Starting out in traditional dentistry (as we all do) I witnessed the mouth-body connection through the experiences of my patients. With every continued visit my patient's oral health and systemic health got worse and worse. More tooth decay, more bleeding gums, more tacked on health conditions with every medical history update…my patients are trying their best— what gives!? 

That is where I finally started to study on my own. Where traditional dentistry failed me, holistic and biological dentistry saved me (and my patients).
After years working chairside, I began to see a pattern I couldn’t ignore: people weren’t confused because they “weren’t doing enough” — they were overwhelmed because they were being treated without context. Treatment plans were often aggressive, fear-based, and focused on symptoms instead of why the mouth was breaking down in the first place.

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My work now exists to fill the gap between traditional dentistry and true whole-body healing.

I don’t "diagnose". I don’t drill. And I don’t replace a dentist.
What I do is help you understand what’s actually happening in your mouth — and why — so you can make informed, empowered decisions without panic or pressure. And support you in a plan to heal, that the traditional dentist may say is impossible. I can tell you firsthand, healing IS possible and I have seen it.

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I provide virtual consults for adults and children who want clarity, not confusion.

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Most people come to me when:

  • They’ve been told they “need a lot of work” and don’t know if it’s truly necessary

  • They’re facing crowns, root canals, extractions, or surgery and want a second opinion

  • Their child has early decay and they want to understand why it’s happening — not just fill teeth

  • They’ve tried “everything” and still feel stuck, inflamed, or anxious about their oral health

  • They believe the body can heal, but don’t know where dentistry fits into that belief

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I look at the mouth as a biological system, not a set of isolated teeth.

During a consult, I analyze:

  • Dental X-rays and photos

  • Existing dental work (fillings, crowns, sealants, ortho history)

  • Diet, snacking patterns, and mineral balance

  • Airway, mouth breathing, and facial development

  • Oral microbiome and hygiene practices

  • Nervous system stress and emotional patterns

  • Developmental factors in children (feeding, oral ties, sleep, regulation)

I also integrate:

  • Biological dentistry principles

  • Dentinal fluid transport concepts (why some teeth cannot heal once structurally compromised)

  • Root-cause analysis for decay, gum inflammation, and recurrent issues

  • Emotional and stress-related contributors that often get ignored in healthcare

This is not a “one-size-fits-all protocol.”
It’s about understanding your body, your mouth, and your season of healing.

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What I Don't Do and Why That Matters:

I don’t promise to “save every tooth.”

I don’t shame you for past dental work.
I don’t push supplements, products, or procedures you don’t need.

Sometimes the most holistic decision is intervention — and sometimes it’s not.

My role is to help you discern the difference.

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My goal is not to tell you what to do.

My goal is to help you see clearly, regulate your nervous system around dental decisions, and move forward with confidence, whether that means remineralization, monitoring, intervention, or simply doing less.

You deserve to understand your mouth.
You deserve time to decide.
And you deserve care that honors the whole you.

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Courtland with our
patient Kristin Cavallari.

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Dr. Thom and Courtland with their patient Ty Bollinger.

Courtland with our
patient Jeff Fisher.

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Dr. Thom, Courtland and Laura love kiddo's.

Courtland with our patient Del Bigtree at the IABDM conference.

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