The Smile Professionals : Dr. Claire Stagg DDS MS FAACP

Dr. Claire Stagg
DDS MS FAACP

FAMILY:
Dr. Claire Stagg was born in Trinidad, also known as “The Land of the Hummingbird.” Her daughter Emily has graduated from college with an engineering degree in Geology and Audrey has commissioned into the Air Force.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
Dr. Stagg received her Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Bordeaux, France in 1982. She has accumulated over 2700 hours in additional training in TMJ / Sleep Disorders, Orthopedics and Dental Rehabilitation. She completed a Masters of Science in 2011 from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine with a focus in the area of Craniofacial Pain. Since 2007, she has incorporated more in-depth comprehensive whole-body concepts of growth and development including the A.L.F appliances as well as completing a 40-hour course in Dental Cranial Osteopathy in the fall of 2018.

HONORS AND AWARDS:
*Dr. Stagg distinguished herself whilst in university by succeeding in the top 5% of her 1st year of Premedical studies. Soon after graduating in 1982, she was the first to pass the Trinidad Dental Board Examinations and practiced in Trinidad from 1982-85.
*She facilitated the transition of dental care delivery from “foreign to local” doctors in Grenada from 1985-1987.
*In 1987 - 1989 she successfully passed the American and Florida Board Examinations.
*In August 2008 she was awarded her Fellowship in the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain.
*In 2015-2016 she completed training with an emphasis on Craniofacial Epigenetics with Biomodeling Solutions, first as a diagnostician, and then as an Instructor, for nonsurgical airway remodeling using the DNA Appliance concept.

"Not just anyone can remove amalgams safely but Dr. Stagg removed my amalgams and observed a very careful set of procedures. I was concerned about the procedure because I was incredibly ill and always wheezed. I knew that the removal, if not done correctly, could have damaged my health further. Dr. Stagg is a dear friend and did a FABULOUS job - she is rabid about doing mercury removal correctly and keeping the patient, her staff, and herself safe and healthy. I recommend her regularly to my patients."
~ Dr. Julie Buckley: Amalgam Removal

CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Dr. Stagg is constantly attending courses and seminars in order to bring each of her patients to their optimum Health. She has accumulated over 2,700 hours of additional training in TMJ, Sleep Disorders, and Dental Rehabilitation.

In January of 2006, the Academy of Sleep Medicine modified its guidelines making it easier for dentists, such as Dr. Stagg, to treat mild to moderate Sleep Apnea and other Sleep Breathing Disorders with Oral Appliance Therapy.

In August 2008 she was awarded her Fellowship in the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain. In May 2011, Dr. Stagg completed her Masters of Science from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine with a focus in Craniofacial Pain.

Dr. Stagg was personally mentored by Dr. Dave Singh himself, the creator of the DNA Appliance concept from 2014-2016, to be a diagnostician as well as an instructor for his company Biomodeling Solutions, in the concepts of CranioFacial Epigenetic development as well as Pneumopedics. His company has since been integrated by Vivos Life.

Dr. Stagg offers conservative approaches to Orthopedics (correcting the size, shape, or position of the jaws), Orthodontics (straightening of the teeth) and 'Orthotrophics' (guiding the growth of the facial skeleton from infancy to puberty).

She has trained in the use of her CO2 laser to assist patients in a multitude of conservative procedures especially the release of tethered tissues for which there was a great need locally, as well as the QuietNite to reduce airway inflammation, thus snoring.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Dr. Stagg is a member of many study groups and various professional organizations pursuing Excellence and Education in Whole Body Wellness through Dentistry.

* American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (AACP) – Fellow 2008
* American Dental Association (ADA)
* International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT)
* Florida Dental Association (FDA)
* Dental Amalgam Mercury Syndrome, Inc (DAMS)
* Central District Dental Association (CDA)
* International Association for Orthodontists (IAO)
* Brevard County Dental Society
* American Academy of Gnathologic Orthopedics (AAGO)
* Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
* W. G. Sutherland Temporomandibulo Cranial Dental Group (WGSTD)
* American Academy for Oral & Systemic Health (AAOSH)
* American Academy Of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry (AAPMD)
* A.L.F Interface

PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY:
“Dr. Stagg focuses on the connections of the mouth to the body's whole health and balance. She uses an integrative dental and craniofacial approach promoting vital functions that one would commonly take for granted such as breathing, swallowing, eating and smiling, thus expanding the concept of surviving to thriving that results in a higher quality of life.”

PROFESSIONAL INTEREST:
“As a state-of-the-art dental practice, we are committed to our patients having healthy, beautiful and pain free smiles. We have strong professional interests in Biological, Wholistic, Cosmetic Dentistry as well as proper Nutrition for healthy bodies.” Dr. Stagg demonstrates how the whole body and bite are intimately related and affect every patient’s overall health.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Dr. Stagg has been involved with various educational programs for children at local elementary schools promoting good dental hygiene and has written “Captain IFBI” promoting proper Oral Hygiene. She trains interested assisted living personnel to take care of the dental needs of the elderly. Dr. Stagg hosts discussions for both laypersons and professionals regarding Biological and Wholistic Dentistry, the management of Head, Neck and Facial Pain, Sleep Breathing Disorders and Craniofacial Epigenetics. She continuously hosts fun and informative educational snippets showing how “it’s all connected” on various social medias such as You Tube and her Face Book page. Her long awaited book, “Smile, It’s All Connected! Whole Health Through Balance” debuted on Amazon as #1 New Release in Dentistry! Get the book here.

HOBBIES:
Dr. Stagg has a keen interest in outdoor activities such as walking her dogs, waterfall exploring, gardening, orchids and a newly discovered passion for herbs and succulents. She is an avid reader, enjoys music, dancing, writing and watercolor painting.

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