The diadentis approach
Beyond a single tooth, we look at the complete picture: we bring together clinical findings, function, appearance, medical history and your personal goals in a clear treatment plan.
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Understanding before treating
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Making connections clear
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Weighing options together
The foundations of our approach
The Pankey approach, continuing education and personal preparation
Our current treatment approach continues to draw on the Pankey philosophy: patients should understand their findings and possible next steps, and participate actively in decisions about their treatment. Individual clinical findings, personal goals and comprehensive planning remain central.
This approach is complemented by continuing education, including at the Schuster Center for Professional Development in Arizona. Personal preparation and an in-depth discussion are important parts of our initial examination approach.
A personal preliminary telephone conversation
Our initial examination approach includes a personal preliminary telephone conversation before treatment itself. It is conducted by qualified, trained team members, or by a dentist in specific cases. Your concerns and organisational questions can be discussed beforehand; the conversation does not replace an examination or individual diagnosis.
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Listening is part of diagnostics
Symptoms and findings are important — as are your history, wishes, previous experiences and expectations. The discussion helps us put medical questions into context and tailor the plan to your life situation.
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Oral health works as a system
Teeth, gums, tooth-supporting tissues, bite, jaw joints and muscles influence one another. We therefore do not consider function and appearance in isolation. General health and medications can also be relevant to diagnostics and treatment.
The mouth–body connection describes the links between oral and general health. Examples include the interactions between diabetes and periodontitis. Our guide to oral health and its connection to the body explains these links and puts research on “leaky gut” and “leaky gum” into context. It remains essential to distinguish established evidence from unanswered questions.
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Technology supports decisions — it does not make them alone
Digital scans, photographs, functional diagnostics, additional caries measurements and X-rays where indicated provide information. What matters is interpreting it professionally within the overall findings and discussing it clearly with you.
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Treatment follows a shared goal
We explain findings, medical priorities and suitable alternatives. We do not base treatment solely on the scope of statutory insurance cover; we first explain what we consider appropriate according to current clinical knowledge. You receive information about benefits, the burden of treatment, the process and costs before you decide.
What do we mean by biologically oriented dentistry?
At diadentis, we apply this perspective to specific dental tasks: preserving teeth that can be retained, identifying and treating inflammation, choosing materials carefully and planning restorations that can be cleaned well. Medical conditions, medications and previous experiences form part of your history. The term “biological” alone is not specific evidence of effectiveness for a material or treatment.
Our approach therefore begins with the initial examination and a clear discussion of the findings. Whether a restoration is needed and whether zirconia ceramic implants are suitable depends on your individual situation — not simply on a material preference. Our oral health guide explains the links between the mouth and body.
When several areas are affected, we bring these decisions together in complex dental rehabilitation. Smile Design can provide a basis for discussing aesthetics. General promises of healing, or routinely removing functioning teeth and restorations, are not part of this approach.
What “holistic” means at diadentis.
We use this term for a comprehensive dental assessment and coordinated planning. It is not a promise that every general medical condition can be explained or treated through the teeth. If a question concerns another specialty, an additional medical or therapeutic assessment may be useful.
This information does not replace a personal examination or individual medical advice.
Responsible for clinical content: Dr. Stefan Schmid, dentist.