Practitioner Partnership Guide

Collaborative dentistry in support of  whole-body health.

Every referred patient generates a written report back to you — clear findings, a proposed plan, and a return to your care when the dental work is done.

A. J. Boyajian, DMD  ·  Paige McDermott, DDS

Two people wearing white coats shaking hands, symbolizing agreement or partnership.

Reporting

A referral partnership built on written reports, not handoffs.

Our Purpose

Why we are writing to you

We partner with providers to identify and manage oral
conditions that may contribute to systemic inflammation,
chronic pain, and sleep-disordered breathing. We screen, we
document, and we refer — integrating dental care into each
patient's broader treatment plan through evidence-based,
collaborative care.

Clinical Scope

What we assess

The oral cavity is one of the few sites where a clinician can directly observe what is going on inside the body. Findings there frequently overlap with conditions you manage — diabetes, cardiovascular disease, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and sleep-disordered breathing.

Periodontal disease

Probing depths, bleeding on probing, attachment and bone loss.

TMJ dysfunction

Salivary flow, medication-associated dry mouth.

Airway & sleep risk

Mallampati, tonsillar grade,
STOP-Bang; CBCT airway volume.

Oral inflammation & infection

Abscess, chronic apical pathology, mucosal lesions.

Oral cancer screening

Visual and tactile exam of soft tissue and lymph nodes.

Xerostomia

Salivary flow, medication-associated dry mouth.

Bruxism & occlusal trauma

Wear facets, fremitus, fracture patterns.

Saliva testing

Cariogenic bacteria, oral acidity, buffer capacity, inflammatory markers.

Our Practice

Who we are

At Dental Wellness Arts, we believe oral health is an essential part of whole-body wellness. Led by Dr. Boyajian, our practice is committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based care using minimally invasive, biomimetic principles and biocompatible materials
whenever possible.

We are a mercury-free and fluoride-free practice that recognizes the potential impact certain materials may have on overall health, and we strive to support each patient's wellness through personalized treatment.

From routine preventive care to complex implant rehabilitation, we incorporate ozone therapy throughout our practice and focus on reducing oral inflammation, preserving natural tooth structure, and partnering with healthcare providers to support the health of the whole person.

Guiding Principles

How we practice

Biomimetic

Restorations that mimic the mechanics of natural tooth structure.

Minimally invasive

Preserve sound tooth structure; remove only what disease requires.

Biocompatible materials

Material selection made with the whole patient in mind.

Fluoride-free

No fluoride used in preventive or restorative care.

Mercury-free

No amalgam placed. Removal performed under the SMART protocol (IAOMT).

Ozone therapy

Incorporated across preventive, restorative, and surgical care.

In-House Capability

Diagnostic tools available on site

CBCT / cone beam imaging

Low-dose 3D imaging of osseous structures and airway volume.

Airway & sleep screening

In-office airway testing; referral for a sleep study when indicated, physician-interpreted.

Comprehensive periodontal charting

Six-point probing, mobility, furcation, recession.

Digital radiography

Reduced-dose intraoral and panoramic imaging.

TMJ evaluation

Oral cancer screening

CBCT / cone beam imaging

Performed at every comprehensive examination.

Hand in blue glove pointing at a dental X-ray showing teeth and jawbone on a screen.
Doctor examining a male patient's neck during a medical checkup in a clinical setting.
Dentist wearing gloves examining a patient's teeth and gums inside the mouth.

Referral Criteria

When a dental evaluation helps

Patients with general dental concerns

Chronic facial pain, headache, or jaw pain of unclear origin

Patients with root canals or mercury fillings

When you suspect a patient might have a cavitation

Persistent oral lesion of more than two weeks duration

Xerostomia, halitosis, bleeding gums, or tooth mobility

Periodontal evaluation during prenatal care

Type 2 diabetes with poor glycemic control and periodontal disease

Patients starting bisphosphonates or anti-resorptive therapy

Patients in need of preoperative clearance

Workflow

What happens after you refer

01

Initial Contact

You refer

Complete the form on page 6. Email it to us, or hand it to the patient.

We contact the patient

We reach out in a timely manner. Scheduling is handled on our end.

02

Assessment

We evaluate

Comprehensive exam, imaging as indicated, periodontal charting.

We report back

A written summary of findings and proposed treatment, sent to you directly.

03

Collaborative Care

We co-manage

Treatment sequencing coordinated around your clinical priorities.

We follow up

Interval status updates for patients under active medical management.

Our commitment to you

Every referred patient generates a written report back to the referring provider. We do not redirect referred patients to unrelated services, and we return them to your care with a clear summary of what was found, what was treated, and what remains outstanding.