01 — Background
Shanna Bernkrant’s education & training
- Undergraduate degree — Boston University
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) — Boston University
- Residency in Advanced General Dentistry — San Antonio, Texas
- Clinical focus — biological dentistry, safe removal of silver fillings, ozone therapy, implants, root canals, cosmetic and restorative dentistry
02 — Philosophy
Care that respects the whole body
Dr. B is passionate about anything esthetic and everything health-related. She believes taking care of our bodies is the best investment we can make, and that dental care should support — not work against — your overall health.
An avid learner, she has become deeply committed to biological dentistry: delivering the least toxic, least invasive and most environmentally friendly dental care possible. In practice, that means mercury-free fillings, a protective protocol for removing old silver fillings, and ozone therapy used in several ways alongside conventional treatment.
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03 — What she does
Services Dr. B provides
Dr. B is a general dentist who provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages at our Miami Gardens office, including:
- Preventive and general dentistry — exams, cleanings, tooth-colored fillings
- Holistic and biological dentistry, including safe amalgam removal and ozone therapy
- Dental implants, crowns and bridges
- Root canal treatment
- Cosmetic dentistry and teeth whitening
- Emergency dental care
What to expect at a visit with Dr. B
Shanna Bernkrant takes time to listen before she treats. At your first visit she reviews your health history, looks at your X-rays and photos with you, and explains your options — conventional and biological — in plain language, with costs. If you have old silver fillings, sensitivities to dental materials or a preference for fluoride-free care, she builds that into your plan. Nothing happens until you understand it and say yes.
Biological dentistry with Shanna Bernkrant
Dr. B chooses materials with your whole health in mind. She places tooth-colored composite instead of mercury amalgam, uses metal-free ceramic crowns where they fit, and removes old silver fillings with a rubber dam, sectioning, high-volume suction and air filtration. She also uses ozone as a gentle disinfection step during fillings, gum care and root canals. If you have questions about any material we use, ask — she is happy to walk you through the reasoning.
Many patients come to Dr. B after years of avoiding the dentist. Her gentle, unhurried approach and the team’s family atmosphere are a big part of why they stay.
Outside the office
Dr. B loves spending time with her husband, their son and their golden retriever. She’s a CrossFitter and a dancer, and she has a soft spot for fashion and interior design.
Dr. B’s guiding belief: taking care of our bodies is the best investment we can make — and your mouth is part of your body.
05 — Patient reviews
“If I could give 100 stars I would. … They walked me through every step as they worked on me. Very friendly and knowledgeable. My fear of the dentist has completely diminished.”
— Adriana L., Google review
Great Doctor & Great Staff. I highly recommend this dental practitioner & her team. You won’t be disappointed.
— Sir B.
Muy lindos todos, sobre todo la doctora que hizo mi procedimiento. Fue muy amable, siempre preguntando si estoy bien, si no duele.
— Johanna M.
Reviews are shared from our Google Business Profile. Individual results vary.
Sources & further reading: IAOMT: Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique · U.S. FDA: Dental amalgam fillings
Schedule a visit with Dr. B
Call (305) 705-2748 or request a time online. We’re at 18360 NW 7th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33169 — open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Get directions.