A Pioneer in Transforming Traditional Dentistry
Meet Dr. Doug Thompson
Dr. Thompson began his dental career at the age of 18, working as an in-house laboratory technician. Over the next decade, he balanced full-time work with study, earning his degree from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 1996. He then completed a year-long hospital-based General Dentistry Residency at the V.A. in 1997. That same year, he acquired a well-established private practice in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where he continues to practice today under the name Integrative Oral Medicine.
Dr. Thompson has invested hundreds of hours in continuing education at the Kois Center in Seattle, Washington, under the direction of Dr. John Kois. In 2005, he became a Mentor for students, and by 2008, he earned the distinction of Clinical Instructor. He was appointed Chairman of the Membership Committee in 2010 and in 2011 was selected as one of four members of the Kois Center Advisory Board. Dr. Thompson chaired the Advisory Board from 2014 to 2016. In 2015, he accepted a part-time faculty position to teach Periodontal Medicine and expanded his role in 2016 to include Wellness Dentistry.
Dr. Thompson advocates for an interdisciplinary approach to healthcare, coordinating dental care with other medical professionals to ensure comprehensive treatment for his patients. He utilizes advanced DNA bacterial testing and other cutting-edge dental technologies for early risk assessment and personalized care planning.
Achievements
Dr. Thompson co-founded and helped lead an interdisciplinary study club attended by over 40 dentists, representing various dental specialties, with a focus on comprehensive treatment planning. In addition to his dental expertise, Dr. Thompson is pursuing a Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine. During this program, he presented a lecture titled, “Periodontal Disease and the Heart: A Collaborative Opportunity,” as part of their Fellowship Module XVI-D, focusing on Metabolic Cardiovascular Medicine.
Dr. Thompson has contributed to professional publications, including an article in Dentistry Today (June 2010) titled “Salivary Testing for Periodontal Disease Diagnosis and Treatment,” and another in Inside Dentistry (December 2012) titled “Verifiable Outcomes Using Salivary Diagnostics in Periodontal Medicine: Test and Retest for Clinical Success.” He is also the author of an online course, available in both the U.S. and Australia, entitled “Personalized Periodontal Medicine: The Future is Here! Advancing the Health of Your Patients, Your Team, and Your Practice!“
Dr. Thompson continues to expand his knowledge and influence in the field of periodontal and regenerative medicine, integrating innovative approaches into patient care. His commitment to both interdisciplinary collaboration and advanced scientific research ensures that his practice stays at the forefront of dental and overall health care. Through his educational initiatives and published work, Dr. Thompson is dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of personalized treatments that improve patient outcomes.
Foundation Of WDN
In 2015, Dr. Thompson founded the Wellness Dentistry Network, an online community of dentists dedicated to understanding the connection between oral health and overall well-being. He helps dental teams implement strategies that turn this knowledge into effective, everyday practices.
The mission of the Wellness Dentistry Network is to guide dentists through the challenges of staying informed, starting strong, and fostering continuous growth in this rapidly advancing field. Dr. Thompson offers coaching in areas like risk assessment, treatment planning, digital photography, and transforming traditional hygiene services into personalized periodontal medicine experiences.