Meet your dentist

Meet your dentists

Our Holistic Practice considers 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.
To strive to work in harmony with the human body in its entirety including mind and spirit.

Dr. Nelson Mari L. Gaba

DMD – Doctor of Dental Medicine

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) – Continuing dental education

Holistic Dental Association
USA (Present) – Continuing dental education

Philippine Dental Association – Las Piñas Dental Chapter
Founding President

Specialization

Biological Dentistry / Holistic Dentistry / Integrative Dentistry
BOARD CERTIFIED BIOLOGICAL DENTIST- IABDM, USA

Registration

Philippine Regulations Commission (PRC), 1982
Lic. no. 16880

Dr. Maria Vanessa Anne Padolina Nakayama

DMD – Doctor of Dental Medicine

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.

“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 USA
Holistic Dental Association USA
International Academy of Oral Toxocoly and Medicine USA
Bio Surgical Mentorship Glaros Holistic Practic USA
Certified TMJ Massage Therapist UK AU

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

Centro Escolar University
Doctor of Dental Medicine (2013)

International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine
USA (2014- present)

Holistic Dental Association
USA (2014 – present)

Expertise

SMART (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique) Certified with IAOMT (International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology)
Board Certified Biological Dentistry Protocol
Pediatric and Special Care Dentistry
Certified TMJ Massage Therapy
Oral Surgery (Hospital Surgery)
Esthetic Dentistry
Pre Interceptive Orthodontics