Austin Dental Wellness - Joan Sefcik, DDS

05/19/2026

More from the IABDM on claims about graphene oxide in common dental anesthetics, with an expert reviewing the data and drawing conclusions from the most current research...

There has been much scrutiny over whether dental anesthetics may contain graphene oxide. The IABDM's Executive Director Dr. Dawn Ewing interviews an expert ...

05/12/2026

Last weekend in Dallas at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ozonotherapy, with Dr. Melissa Santiago from Opus Longevity -- :D

05/06/2026

“We must not forget: this is their water, and these are their bodies.”

04/30/2026

Somehow, we’re not concerned about less fluoride in the drinking water….
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/15/nx-s1-5786697/middle-east-conflict-causes-a-fluoride-shortage-for-us-drinking-water

04/28/2026

“The Casa Pia trial embodies a dangerous convergence: ethical lapses in protecting the most vulnerable, potential scientific misrepresentation, and continued regulatory reliance on flawed data. Ignoring these issues perpetuates harm to the original victims and undermines trust in federal oversight of human subjects research and dental materials safety.

"Evidence exists. The petitions are filed. The ethical and public health stakes are clear.”

Failures in Human Subjects Protections & the Need for Federal Action

04/24/2026

We tell everyone to mew! Not just for aesthetics, but for your overall respiratory health and jaw posture.

04/22/2026

You may have seen the news that a recent study has shown that fluoridated water has no effect on children’s IQ.
But when we take a closer look at this study, the author’s claims fall apart.
https://popularrationalism.substack.com/p/pnas-just-published-a-policy-brief

04/17/2026

You’ve got to admit it’s a catchy tune….

04/15/2026

According to a recent Politico Poll, 48% of Americans want fluoride out of our drinking water.

04/09/2026

“According to EWG’s guide to washing produce, adding baking soda or vinegar to water and soaking produce for five to 10 minutes can help break down certain pesticides and may be more effective than water alone. “
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-washing-with-water-enough-to-get-pfas-pesticides-off-fruits-vegetables/

04/06/2026

Here are some photos from the IABDM’s recent conference “Biohacking in Dentistry”. We got to see Dr. Ghanaati, who's doing some key work on post-surgical bone health and healing.
And we got to hear Dr. P***a speak! For those who don’t know, he is a leading educator in cellular healing and detoxification. He shared insights from his personal recovery from mercury toxicity and discussed how toxic exposures impact cellular health and systemic disease.