Kelly Miller Croke DDS, Holistic Dentist in Lawrence, KS 66049

Mercury Safe Dentist in Lawrence, KS 66049

545 Columbia Drive

Suite 2001

Lawrence, KS  66049 • 888-993-1707

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Mercury-Free (Amalgam-Free), Mercury Safe, Holistic, Cosmetic, and Family Dentistry


Patient Alert: COVID-19 Office Safety Protocols
We know that, for many, there is a lingering level of anxiety and fear about contracting the coronavirus (CV) and that you will still want to take all the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your family. We feel the same way about ourselves and staff. Thus, we want you to know that we are doing everything possible to minimize the risk of exposure to the coronavirus at our office, so that you are able to get the necessary treatment. Because we are a Mercury Safe Office we know how essential dental treatment is to overall health.  Please Click Here to learn what we do to protect you from the coronavirus - and other harmful viruses and bacteria.

About Our Mercury Safe Dental Practice
Dr. Kelly Miller Croke's "Mercury Safe Dentist" office is located in Lawrence, KS, 66049. She is mercury free (amalgam/silver filling free) and mercury safe and she is dedicated to practicing safe and healthy dentistry.  Her mission is to share information about all aspects of dental wellness with her patients so that they can make educated decisions about their oral health.  She fully understands the important relationship of oral to overall health and realizes that; "You cannot be truly healthy without good oral health!"

Holistic Dentistry
Holistic/Biological Dentistry is a philosophy that recognizes that the teeth and associated oral structures are a part of the whole body. Because of this important relationship, we offer a wide range of healthy treatment options. Given her advanced training and emphasis on total health, Dr. Kelly takes a unique Whole Body approach to oral health care; combining sound dental science, modern technology, and years of experience - with a deep concern for her patients' physical and emotional well-being and comfort.

Safe Mercury Amalgam Filling Removal Protocols
As your Oral Health Doctor, Dr. Kelly is aware that mercury vapor, dental infections, and TMJ (bite) problems can have a negative impact on oral and overall health. Because of this concern, we focus on patient education and strive to remove mercury amalgam (silver) fillings in a safe way. For information about why it's important to use a mercury safe dentist, Click Here.

To accomplish this, we utilize safe amalgam removal protocols based on recommendations of prominent biological and holistic dental organizations such as the International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists (IAMSD) . For more information about why we use safe removal protocols and an explanation of what they are, Click Here.

SMART Certified
The IAOMT has developed rigorous standards for safely removing mercury amalgam dental fillings by reducing the unnecessary and excessive exposure to mercury released from these fillings. The IAOMT's recommendations are known as the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART).

At this time, Dr. Kelly is one of a small number of IAOMT members who qualifies as a SMART Certified IAOMT dentist. With the SMART designation you can be confident that she is fully qualified to safely remove mercury amalgam (silver) fillings. 

Whole Body Dental Philosophy
Dr. Kelly's Whole Body philosophy also stresses the use of biocompatible dental materials whenever possible. She also works closely with highly qualified health professionals to assist her in her efforts to return the patient to optimal oral and overall health. Her Holistic - Patient First - approach to dentistry means that she treats the teeth, jaw, and related oral structures, with specific regard to how that treatment will affect the entire body.

Continuing Education
Dr. Kelly is a strong advocate of continuing education because it allows her to give you and your family the best, state-of-the-art dental care. Each year she takes many hours of continuing education courses in holistic and conventional dentistry in order to provide her patients with the most advanced dental care possible.

Treatments and Services
Our office also uses the latest in dental equipment and technology in order to provide the patient with healthy treatment options and services, including:

  • Digital X-Rays
  • Preventive Dental Treatment and Education
  • Periodontal (Gum) Treatment
  • Safe Amalgam Filling Removal
  • Oral Cancer Screening
  • Mercury Free Fillings
  • Mercury & Metal Free Restorations
  • Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Smile Makeovers
  • Tooth Whitening
  • Full & Partial Dentures
  • Implant Placement & Maintenance
  • Full-Mouth Reconstruction
  • TMJ Diagnosis & Treatment 
  • Snoring and Sleep Disorder Evaluation
  • Oral Surgery
  • Family Dentistry
  • Oral Conscious Sedation
  • Sealants
  • Dentistry for Children
  • Children's Services
  • Sports Dentistry
  • Mouth Guards & Night Guards 
  • Root Canal Therapy

Cosmetic Dentistry
Our office also specializes in state of the art restorative and cosmetic dentistry to correct, restore or enhance your smile to fit your own unique facial form. Our goal is to integrate aesthetics as part of total dental and overall health while creating an overall pleasing and natural facial appearance.

          

Dr. Kelly can create the smile of your dreams - just imagine yourself with a beautiful, new, natural looking smile!  Click Here to visit our smile gallery.

Associations & Organizations
Dr. Kelly is associated with a number of prestigious dental organizations, including:

  • International Association of Mercury-Safe Dentists (IAMSD)
  • American Dental Association (ADA)

About Dr. Kelly 
Dr. Kelly grew up in Lawrence and went on to receive an undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas in 2000. She obtained a masters degree in Biomedical Science from the National University of Ireland, Galway, in 2002, followed by three years working in research for the Medicinal Chemistry department at KU. She received her doctorate degree in dentistry from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2009.

Dr. Kelly enjoys staying active, traveling to new places, and learning anything new. She has always been interested in science, health, and fitness and is excited to be joining her dad in a practice that promotes health and wellness with a preventative and proactive approach. 

About Our Staff
Our wonderful and dedicated staff is made up of highly-trained, caring and motivated professionals who work together as a team to bring you the highest quality holistic dental treatment in a healthy, warm and supportive setting.

We would be honored to add you to our list of satisfied patients and encourage you to visit Our Website to learn more about our office and the many services and treatments we offer. We want to thank you for considering our office for your dental needs.

NEW! Dr. Tom McGuire's new Video, Mercury: The Poison in Your Teeth conclusively proves that amalgam/silver fillings not only release toxic mercury vapor - but that the common act of brushing just one amalgam filling - will release more mercury than allowed by governmental regulatory agencies at the workplace! It also tells you what you can do about it. Click Here to watch this amazing video demonstration - and don’t forget to tell your friends and family! (You can also access it by searching YouTube for The Poison in Your Teeth or Tom McGuire, DDS.)

A Personal Note from Dr. Tom


I know Dr. Kelly and consider her to be an exceptionally well-trained, experienced and caring holistic dentist. She belongs to a number of highly regarded holistic dental organizations and these organizations encourage taking a holistic, whole-body approach to dental treatment and promote patient education.

I am impressed with the depth of her knowledge and understanding about the critically important relationship of oral to overall health, and her ongoing effort to educate her patients. Her commitment to healthy dentistry, her ongoing dedication to continuing education, and her concern for her patients health and well being, along with her commitment to safely remove amalgam fillings, makes her ideally suited to safely remove and replace them.

Dr. Kelly is a charter member of the International Association of Mercury-Safe Dentists (IAMSD).  I encourage you to visit her website to learn more about her approach to healthy dentistry. When you visit her office, please let her know where you found out about her and say hello to her from me. Thanks!