Biomimetic Dentistry
Dr. Larsen completed comprehensive biomimetic restorative training under Dr. David Alleman (≈ 80–120 CE hours), covering: – Adhesive biomechanics
– Deep caries excavation & pulp-sparing techniques
– Stress-reduced restorations
– Tooth-preserving, crown-avoidance strategies
Ozone Therapy in Dentistry
Level 1 & 2 training with Dr. Phil Mollica through the American Academy of Ozonotherapy (≈ 40–60 CE hours), including: – Ozone safety, chemistry & mechanisms
– Ozone gas, water, and oil applications
– Periodontal, endodontic, and surgical ozone therapy
Integrative & Biological Dental Medicine
Dr. Larsen completed postgraduate degrees from: – American College of Integrative Medicine and Dentistry
– School of Integrative Biological Dental Medicine
Degrees earned: – IBDM — Integrative Biological Dental Medicine
– NMD — Naturopathic Medical Doctor
(≈ 200–300+ CE hours), including: – Functional medicine
– Toxicology & detoxification physiology
– Nutrition & metabolic health
– Oral–systemic microbiology
– Airway physiology & craniofacial development
AFMCP™ — Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
Completed through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM). This intensive foundational program (≈ 30–40 CE hours) provides deep clinical training in: – Systems-based biology
– Chronic inflammation pathways
– Nutritional therapeutics
– Whole-body medical integration
IAOMT Accreditation & SMART Certification
As an accredited member of IAOMT, Dr. Larsen has completed: – Biological dentistry scientific coursework
– Proficiency examinations
– SMART certification — Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (the strictest global standard for mercury-safe practice)
Airway, Growth & Sleep Dentistry
Felix Liao Airway Training
(≈ 40–80 CE hours) in airway-first diagnosis, cranial–dental–postural relationships, and sleep-disordered breathing patterns.
VIVOS Provider Certification
(≈ 50–100 CE hours) in adult and pediatric craniofacial epigenetic expansion.
HealthyStart Certification
Pediatric airway development and sleep-breathing therapy.
Airway Health Solutions — Dr. Ben Miraglia
(≈ 80–120 CE hours) in: – CBCT-based airway evaluation
– Facial growth guidance
– Adult & adolescent airway expansion protocols
AADSM Training
Accredited through the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine in oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea.
Laser Dentistry Expertise
Certified Fotona Laser Provider (≈ 20–40 CE hours), trained in: – Er:YAG & Nd:YAG dual-wavelength systems
– Photobiomodulation therapy
– NightLase® & SmoothLase®
– Hard- and soft-tissue surgical laser applications
Advanced GOWH & ARENA Protocol™ Training
(Ghanaati-Education — CSR-Based Biologic Regeneration)
Under Prof. Shram (Shahram) Ghanaati, Dr. Larsen is completing 80–150+ hours of advanced biologic regenerative surgery training focused on CSR, ARENA-Protocol™, and GOWH (Guided Open Wound Healing).
CSR Biology — Covered Socket Residuum
Training includes: – CBCT diagnosis of CSR
– Ridge morphology evaluation
– Histologic healing interpretation
– Systemic risk-factor recognition
CSR represents incomplete bone healing, reduced density, and compromised long-term ridge and implant outcomes.
ARENA-Protocol™ — Biologic Extraction & Regeneration
Training includes: – Biologic 7-Step Atraumatic Extraction
– Marrow activation & decortication
– Biologized grafting (PRF, HA, xenograft)
– PTFE membrane stabilization
– Open soft-tissue sealing strategies
– Biologic systemic optimization
Outcome: predictable, fully mineralized, architecturally stable bone.
GOWH — Guided Open Wound Healing
Training includes: – Vascular-envelope preservation
– Angiogenesis optimization
– Guided open healing through secondary intention
– Protection of the biologic soft-tissue environment
– Predictable, natural granulation and epithelialization
Occlusion & Orthodontics
The Dawson Academy — Core Curriculum
Completed foundational occlusion and comprehensive-care training (≈ 100–200 CE hours), including: – Functional occlusion principles
– Predictable restorative design
– Joint–muscle–tooth harmony
– Full-mouth diagnostic protocols
Rondeau Orthodontic Training — Level 1 & Level 2
Completed orthodontic training covering: – Diagnosis & cephalometrics
– Functional appliances
– Straight-wire orthodontics
– Early-intervention orthodontics
– Orthopedic growth modification
(≈ 100–200 combined CE hours)
Professional Memberships
- International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT)
- American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM)
- International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM)
Larsen Family Dental
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