
Dr. Nelson Mari L. Gaba, DMD
A graduate of Doctor of Dental Medicine since 1982, Dr. Nelson Mari L. Gaba is Board Certified Biological Dentist by the- International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, USA.
Dr. Nelson is one of the pioneer authorities of Holistic Dentistry or Biologic Dentistry in the Philippines. He is also a recognized lecturer having done scientific discussions on Biologic Dentistry on prestigious medical and dental associations in both conventional and alternative symposiums alike. Remarkably featured in newspapers and television, Dr. Gaba heralds safe, health-centered dentistry for the whole family.




Education
Centro Escolar University
Doctor of Dental Medicine (1982)
American Academy of Biological Dentistry
USA (2002)
International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine
USA (2002 – Present)
Holistic Dental Association
USA (Present)
Philippine Dental Association – Las Pinas Dental Chapter
Founding President
Specialization
Registration
Philippine Regulations Commission (PRC), 1982
Lic. no. 16880
Dr. Maria Vanessa Anne P. Nakayama, DMD
A graduate of Doctor of Dental Medicine at the Centro Escolar University in 2013, Dr. Vanessa secured her dental license with the Philippine Regulation Commission in 2014. Dr. Vanessa is a Board Certified Biological Dentist by the- International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, USA.
She is one of the latest authority of Holistic Dentistry or Biologic Dentistry in the Philippines. Continually updating her expertise in the field of Biological and Integrative Dentistry, Dr. Vanessa is included in the international listing of the Holistic Dental Association, USA being an active member since 2014 up to the present. Certified by the American College of Integrative Medicine and Dentistry, Dr. Vanessa has undergone CLINICAL TRAINING in Oxygen/Ozone Therapy in Dental Medicine in 2016.
She has likewise undergone post graduate training in ‘Comprehensive Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry’ at the University of the Philippines in 2014. Consistently updating her skills and expertise in her love for dental surgery, Dr. Vanessa have completed a ‘Post Graduate Program in Hospital Dentistry’ at the Metropolitan Medical Center in 2016 and persist to practice dental surgery in the said prestigious hospital/ clinic facility.
Her Holistic Dental Wellness practice is exemplified at the- GABA BioDent Clinic- located at # 11 Kentucky Drive, Alabang 400 Village, CUPANG, Muntinlupa City 1770, Philippines.


“As my patient, you are not just another set of teeth; you are another conversation, another story, another friendship. By knowing who you are, I can know what your teeth mean to you, and this is where dentistry begins.”
– Dr. Vanessa Nakayama, DMD –
Accreditation
Board-certified biological dentist.
- International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine
- Holistic Dental Association
- International Academy of Oral Toxocoly and Medicine
- Bio Surgical Mentorship Glaros Holistic Practic
International Association for Oral Health and Disability
Intensive Interceptive Orthodontics Course with Integrated Orthopedics
Practical Guide to Occlusal Management
HealthyStart Sleep Disordered Breathing/Orthodontic Course and Certified Premier Provider of the Healthy Start Treatment
Comprehensive Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry Program
University of the Philippines, Manila
Post Graduate Course in Hospital Dentistry
Metropolitan Medical Center Manila
American College of Integrative Medicine and Dentistry USA
Clinical Training in Oxygen /Ozone Therapy in Dental Medicine
Philippine Children’s Medical Center
Pediatric Dental Extern
American Heart Association
Basic Life Support Training and Examination
Radiograph Safety Course – Food and Drug Administration
Training Course for Radiation Safety Officer in Dental X-Ray Facility
Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine (2014)
International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine
USA (2002- present)
Holistic Dental Association
USA (present)
Specialization
Services
- Biological Dentistry / Holistic Dentistry / Integrative Dentistry
- Electro Acupuncture by Dr. Voll (EAV) Diagnostic Assessment
- Blood Serum Compatibility Testing (Material Compatibility – Clifford Test) Assessment
- Tooth / Body Energetic Inter Relation
- Mercury Free Dentistry
- Metal Free Dentistry
- Conservative (whole body) Dentistry
- Mercury Amalgam Removal (IABDM & IAOMT Standards & Protocol)
- Dental Ozone Therapy
- Metal / Toxic free Crowns & Bridges
- Biocompatible Dentures
- Biocompatible Restorative Fillings
- Bio Oral Prophylaxis / Tooth Polish (utilizing baking soda & peppermint essential oils) / Ozone wash
- Bio Tooth Extractions (including Root Canal infected Teeth / impacted wisdom teeth) with Bone socket curettage & debridement
- Bio Periodontal Treatment (inflamed gum treatment)
- Aroma Therapy / Essential oils ( dōTERRA Therapeutics)
- Homeopathic Remedies
- Natural Therapy
- Diet / Nutrition Therapy
- among others
Experience
GABA BioDent Clinic (2015 – Present)
Memberships
International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine
USA (2002- present)
Holistic Dental Association
USA (present)
Registration
Lic. no. 0051937
Jen Padolina
In her practice of 28 year as dental assistant and care provider, Jenny acknowledges the importance of achieving a caring wellness environment where your body can heal itself with the dental treatment being a significant part of the whole balance. She sets up our operatory in our practice that strive to work in harmony with the human body in its entirety, including mind and spirit.
Bids
Bids is the bond that bridges all the team together. As the clinic coordinator, Bids ensures our dedication and passion – TO HEAL should transcends the need to work, to medicate and to earn a good reputation. As health professionals we need to be part of the cure.