About Mary Ellen Chalmers
Mary Ellen Chalmers is a dentist in Santa Rosa, CA, practicing Integrative and Functional Dental Medicine, which incorporates Functional Medicine principles and practices with the art and science of Dentistry. Dr. Chalmers received her dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1980 and became Board Certified Naturopath (BCNP) in 2010 by the American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board, with training from the American College of Integrative Medicine and Dentistry (IBDM). She has augmented her studies with extensive training in traditional dental modalities, as well as Functional Medicine. She has advanced trained in Oxygen and Ozone Therapy and its applications in dentistry as well as Applied Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice and Advanced Practice Modules through Institute for Functional Medicine.
Dr. Chalmers has the distinction of being the first dentist certified as a Frequency Specific Microcurrent practitioner. She has been working since 2006 to develop the dental protocols and applications for this technology and holds the U.S. and International Patents. In 2010, she co-founded Functional Synergy Corporation, a company dedicated to research, teaching, and product development in the field of Oral Systemic Medicine.
Dr. Chalmers’ professional memberships include the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, Institute for Functional Medicine, American Naturopathic Medical Association, International and American Academies for Dental Research, Academy of Dental Materials, and American Dental Association. She a Faculty member for the Institute for Functional Medicine and has made presentations at symposiums for IFM, FSM, and other national and international conferences as well as dental and medical study clubs and community organizations.
Clinically, Dr. Chalmers’ believes the practice of Functional Medicine based Dentistry bridges the gap between Evidence Based Dentistry and Biological Dentistry as well as provides a critical foundation for communication between the Medical and Dental professions, enhancing the quality of care for patients.