Dr. May: Best Biological & Ceramic Implant Dentist
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Who is Dr. Yuriy May and why is he considered by patients the Best Ceramic Implant Dentist in the US? Simply stated, by most measures of credibility, experience, and real before-and-after results, he is one of the top zirconia implant dentists globally and one of the best biological dentists nationwide. Dr. May’s 1,000+ ceramic implants, 200+ front tooth implants, and full-arch ceramic implant cases have been delivered to patients all over the world at his destination clinic just outside of New York. Dr. May has transformed the lives, health, and smiles of patients everywhere.
TOP BIOLOGICAL DENTIST CREDENTIALS
DR. MAY'S EDUCATION, TRAINING, ACCREDITATION
Dr. Yuriy May
DMD, IBDM, AFAAID, AIAOMT, CIAMBD
Associate Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry
ANMCB Board Certified Naturopathic Dentist
DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) – University of Connecticut
ANMCB Board Certified Naturopathic Dentist – ANMCB.org
Associate Fellow AAID (American Academy of Implant Dentistry)
SDS Ceramic Implant Ambassador (Educator in Ceramic Implants)
AIAOMT (Accredited Member of International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology) – IAOMT.org
S.M.A.R.T. Certification by International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology – IAOMT.org
CIABDM Certified Biological Dentist by (International Academy of Biological Dentistry & Medicine) – IABDM.org
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine—Completion of Program in Biological Oral Surgery & Wound Healing with Professor Dr. Ghannatti
IV Conscious Sedation Certified—Department of Health, Society of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons
Pompa Program—Pompa Program Approved Dentist
IBDM Degree (Integrative Biological Dental Medicine Education – leading to a degree as a Naturopathic Dentist* issued by American Naturopathic Medical Association) via American College of Integrative Medicine & Dentistry (ACIMD)
ACIMD (americancollegeofintegrativemedicineanddentistry.com) *Dr. May is not a licensed ND and does not practice as a naturopathic doctor or naturopathic physician. Dr. May practices as a dentist within the scope of general dentistry in the state of Connecticut. The NMD degree is NOT the same as an ND degree and should not be confused with an ND license or with those practitioners educated as and/o practicing as Naturopathic Doctors.
Extensive education and training in biological dentistry, surgery and ceramic implants
- Tufts University Surgical Program in Open Wound Healing + Grafting with Dr. Ghannatti
- Implant Mini-Residency
- Sinus Lift Surgical Training & Residency (Advanced surgical training in lateral and vertical sinus lifts, block grafts, ridge augmentation)
- IV Sedation Advanced Training & Residency
- Ceramic Implant Dentist Designation – 100+ Ceramic Cases, Oral Exam in Switzerland SDS/IAOCI
- Safe Amalgam Removal – S.M.A.R.T. Certification by IAOMT
- Protect Protocol – Examination Completion by IABDM
- Biological All-In-One Protocol—Swiss Biohealth Certification with Dr. Urlich Volz & Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt SDS Clinic
- Paraguay Mission Trip & Extraction Training
- Honduras Surgical Extraction Residency
Lecturing & Teaching
Dr. Yuriy May has been a visiting professor at ACIMD in ceramic implantology for enrolled students of the IBDM program (Doctors, Dentists, Chiropractors, Naturopaths) in the 2-year program and Board Certified Naturopathic Biological Dentistry degree in the USA, certified by the ANMCB. https://www.americancollegeofintegrativemedicineanddentistry.com/faculty
Dr. May is also invited to annually lecture at the Bridgeport Naturopathic School of Medicine, one of only 4 naturopathic medical schools in the USA.
Dr. May has lectured at various conferences specifically on biological surgery, ceramic implants, front-tooth ceramic implants, and full-mouth All-on-X with ceramic implants.
- AO – American Academy of Osseointegration
- IAOCI – International Academy of Oral Ceramic Implantology
- IAOMT – International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology
- JCCI – Joint Congress of Ceramic Implantology, Switzerland
Dr. May is a Published Author: Journals, White Papers, Textbooks
Experienced Zirconia Implant Dentist, Educator, Author and Lecturer in Ceramic Implants
Dr. May has traveled to conferences all over the USA and internationally to both teach and learn from the best ceramic implant and biological dental professionals in the industry.
During his long and successful career, he has met and become friends with the top biological dentists around the globe, like Dr. Dominik Nischwitz in Germany (Right Image). Dr. May and “Dr. Dom” are friends, colleagues, and collaborators on cases and protocols, and leading biological dentistry education around the world.
Below, Dr. May is photographed with dear friend and colleague Dr. Johann Lechner, also of Germany, the leading authority in the world on dental cavitations, with hundreds of papers authored about health-debilitating effects of dental cavitations, also known as NICO, FDOJ, and CSR. Dr. May and Dr. Lechner have shared mutual patients across the globe, collaborate on educating and expanding the latest discoveries in the field of dental jawbone infections.
Much like the leading biological destination clinic in Switzerland, Dr. May’s Natural Dentistry + Ceramic Implants is the premier biological dentistry destination clinic in the USA.
Patients have been flying in from across the world to have cavitation / root canal removal surgery and front tooth ceramic implants performed by Dr. May. After years of visiting Dr. Volz in Switzerland, Dr. May adopted many of the leading health-optimizing protocols used at SwissBiohealth, such as:
- High dose IV C infusion therapy
- Hyperbaric oxygen chamber therapy (HBOT)
and added his own healing modalities like:
- Low Level Laser Light Therapy (LLLT)
- Hydrogen Gas Therapy
- Photobiomodulation Therapy
- Craniostructural Massage Therapy
Now, Natural Dentistry rivals SwissBiohealth in surgery expertise and healing modalities, and some would say it surpasses its European counterpart with the most extensive portfolio of successful ceramic implant before and after cases, showcasing its international recognition among the biological dentistry best of the best.
Dr. May’s biological dental surgery specialization and research in Zirconia Dental Implants and Platelet Rich Fibrin Bone & Tissue Graft Regeneration Therapy allow him to perform full mouth cases for patients flying in from anywhere, ranging from replacing a full arch with zirconia implants or both arches with all zirconia implants.
With a full spectrum of zirconia dental implant solutions ranging from SDS Zirconia Dental Implants, Ceraroot Ceramic Implants, Nobel Pearl, and Straumann Pure Ceramic Implants – Dr. May is able to perform complex and large restorative implant cases with 100% metal-free dental implants. Over the last 11 years, Dr. May has completed some of the most complex zirconia dental implant cases, with over 20 teeth extracted and 16 zirconia implants placed in a single surgery. His unparalleled ability to perform metal-free full-mouth reconstruction with ceramic implants for patients flying in from across the world is being captured in a documentary called “Bye ‘Ol Dentistry” focusing on top biological dentists across the globe.
Patient Reviews & Testimonials Dr. May
At Natural Dentistry, the core of Dr. May’s philosophy is uncompromising health and esthetics. Dr. May’s priorities are to improve systemic health and deliver healthy and absolutely beautiful results for all his patients. Success doesn’t need to be spoken, it needs to be shown. Below, is a preview of Dr. May’s incredible biological oral surgery results – he holds one of the most extensive ceramic implant surgery before and after portfolios in the world.
Patients at Dr. Yuriy May’s office have shared overwhelmingly positive experiences. They appreciated Dr. May’s honesty, expertise, caring personality, surgical excellence and dedication to patient health.
The staff also received praise for their compassion and helpfulness. Patients felt well-taken care of, well-prepared and many mentioned significant improvements in their oral health and overall well-being following their treatments with Dr. May.
GLobally Recognized Award-Winning Biological & Zirconia Implant Dentist
Dr. May is recognized nationally as leader in zirconia dental implants, publishing case reports that have made their way into textbooks. Renowned for his expertise and leadership in ceramic dental implants, his name is often time synonymous with “front tooth ceramic implants,” as that is the #1 top procedure patients fly in for. His unparalleled experience in full mouth All-on-X ceramic implants often makes him the top choice for patients traveling across the country and internationally for extensive biological surgery where root canals are removed and replaced with ceramic implants.
As a true biological and holistic dentist, Dr. May employs the use of ozone therapy, PRF, biocompatibility testing, homeopathy, kinesiology, and other natural modalities of dental treatment and prevention. He applies the impressively advanced dental technology like the revolutionary Solea CO₂ Laser, Fotona Laser, 3D CBCT Conebeam Imaging, 3D Printing and Milling, Low Level Laser Light Therapy, Photobiomodulation Therapy and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for exceptional surgical results.
Natural Dentistry + Ceramic Implants is a Sanctuary of Healing, Transforming and Dental Biohacking
Natural Dentistry has evolved to be a leading surgical clinic designed to transform health and to biohack and expand longevity and extend lifespan. With cutting-edge modalities like red light therapy, photobiomodulation therapy, regenerative cell therapy with PRF, ozone therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, IV Nutritional Therapy, Dr. May is offering patients revolutionary dental practice for health and healing that fully integrative.
Healing modalities are used in conjunction with strict biological protocols and are offered before and after treatment, depending on the protocols.
At Natural Dentistry, the mission is to treat multiple oral disease processes that touch and may contribute to a wide spectrum of chronic medical problems and conditions:
- metal implant removal and metal crowns removal
- lyme disease improvement through infection removal
- elimination of mercury, amalgams through strict protocols
- metal toxicity and dental material compatibility testing
- reduction of toxins from the body through surgical infection elimination
- rIV nutritional therapy (through outside partners), dental cavitation surgery collaboratively with integrative/osteopathic/naturopathic physicians across the USA.
- Supplement Protocols Pre & Post-Treatment
- Ozone Therapy
- Craniostructural Massage Therapy
- Photobiomodulation Therapy
- High Dose IV C Infusion Therapy
- Photobiomodulation Therapy
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Low Level Laser Light Therapy
Dr. May’s advanced knowledge and extensive experience in biological dentistry reflect his commitment to excellence as a dental practitioner, striving to address patient needs that could not be met within the old paradigm of “drill and fill” dentistry. Further, what biological dentistry needs is surgical expertise in the field to be able to rid patients of chronic and acute dental infections in a way that will systemically support full body healing.
Natural Dentistry understands that patients need not just biological dentists but also surgically trained biological dentists who can perform everything in a single centralized location, from start to finish. Dr. May’s goal is to be a trusted and experienced biological dental professional who can address everything from ceramic implants, extractions and beautiful biocompatible restorative work.
Dr. Yuriy May is an IAOMT accredited IAOMT member (AIAOMT) and is a certified member of the IABDM (CIABDM). He is an alumnus and faculty member of the Ceramic Implantology program at the only College of Biological Dentistry in the USA, the ACIDM (American College of Integrative Dental Medicine), where he received his IBDM degree and certification as an ANMCB Board Certified Naturopathic Dentist.
Dr. May is a board member of the IAOCI, and accredited Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry AAID, and accredited member of the IAOMT, a Certified Member of the IABDM and a member of the AACD, Connecticut State Dental Association and the ADA.
Top Connecticut Dentist by Connecticut Magazine
Dr. Yuriy May has been known for some years as the top holistic dentist in Connecticut but it wasn’t until 2017 that Dr. May was named a Top Dentist in Connecticut by Connecticut Magazine.
This recognition was outside of the smaller holistic dental community, and Dr. May spilled over into being appreciated by conventional dentists, dental specialists, and conventional patients alike.
The award was announced after thousands of CT residents and peers rated over 3,000 dentists across the state of Connecticut. In the August 2017 issue of Connecticut Magazine, titled “Best Dentists in Connecticut,” Dr. Yuriy May was named a Top Connecticut Dentist Award Recipient for the category of General Dentistry (which includes Biological and Holistic Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry.)
TOP10 Holistic Dentist 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, by Natural Nutmeg Magazine in Connecticut
Dr. Yuriy May has been named one of the best holistic dentists in Connecticut year after year since 2017! The vote count was in and Natural Dentistry’s Dr. Yuriy May was chosen as Top Doctor in CT by Nutmeg Magazine in the category for Functional MD/Dentist/Integrative Practitioner as a Top Biological Dentist in Connecticut for 5+ years in a row! 2017-2026*.
The selection is a culmination of Dr. May touching the lives of patients all over the country, reflecting on his exceptional approach to biological patient care and world-class ceramic implant results. The votes came in for holistic dentistry, biological oral surgery, and ceramic implants, in addition to infected root canal removal protocols and titanium implant removals. Dr. May delivers transformative, life-changing results to those impacted by metal intolerances, titanium implant sensitivities, infected root canals and jawbone infections.
Dr. Yuriy May’s ANMCB Board Certified Naturopathic Dentistry and Medicine Degree, Training, Alma Mater & Teaching Appointment
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY (“ACIDM”) is the USA School of Integrative Biologic Dental Medicine which was formed in 2015 to provide a comprehensive program for integrative physicians, functional doctors, and holistic dentists in integrative biologic dental medicine – it is currently the only board certification* program in the USA that allows a biological dentist to be certified in naturopathic integrative medicine and dentistry, either as an ND NMD or Naturopathic Dentist (depending on state regulations.)
This program has a multi-factorial curriculum blending both didactic and clinical training for immediate integration into patient treatment and therapies. Dr. Yuriy May is a Graduate of the American College of Integrative Medicine and Dentistry as of 2017 and is a visiting Faculty Member who leads the Ceramic Dental Implantology Program from 2018 through 2023. Dr. May has been teaching zirconia implant foundations, surgery, and fundamentals to over 100 new ACIDM graduates annually. Since 2014, Dr. May has traveled both stateside and internationally to lecture, and educate about zirconia implants, ceramic implant surgical placement, and biological dentistry. Naturopathic Dentist ANMCB Board Certification was granted through the ANMCB and it is not a recognized specialty under the ADA or AMA.
Integrative Biological Medicine
- Integrative Practice Management
- Patient Assessment
- Neural Therapy
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
- Chinese medicine as functional medicine
- Acupuncture and its role in maxillofacial healing
- Tongue Diagnosis
Bert Hellinger’s Family Constellation Therapy
- Acknowledge and treat harmful effects
- Family Dynamics & Epidemiology: Gene Expression
- Lifestyle impact on health, energy and healing
Foundational Concepts of Biological Medicine
- Gastrointestinal Anatomy and Physiology
- Extracellular Matrix and Detox Implications
- Gut-Liver Axis Drainage and Detoxification
- Immunological Enhancement for Patient Therapy: Probiotics, Prebiotics and Enzymes
Homeopathy and Clinical Effectiveness
- Foundational Concepts of Homeopathy
- Applications of Homeopathy in Dentistry & Medicine
- Homeopathic Patient Assessment
- Homeopathic Dilution and Modalities
Spirituality of Healing
- Mind – Body – Spirit Connection
- Deep Understanding of Integrative
- Health & Healing
- Health of Human Spirit
- Holistic Stress Management
Foundations in Nutrition & Alternative Nutritional Concepts
- Macronutrients
- Hydration
- Alkaline Balance & Assessment
- Food Borne Disease Processes
- Malassotherapy
- Magnesium
- Nutrient Dense Food
German Biological Medicine
- Detoxification Protocols for Organ Systems
- Detoxification of Heavy Metals
- German Drainage Remedies
- Trace Minerals
- Organ Support Therapy
- Neurotransmitters
Energy Medicine – Bioresonance Testing
- Theory of Energetic Medicine
- History and Application of Energy
- Medicine in Chronic Illness
- Spagryic Homeopathics
- Acmos
IV Protocols for Integrative Medicine and Dentistry
- Vitamin C IV (IVC) administration, dosage, and application for healing
- Detox procedures utilizing IV protocols (glutathione/ALA/more)
- Perineal Intravenous Chelation Therapy (IV Chelation)
- Biological Dental Application with IV Nutritional Therapy
Articular Therapy – Ear Acupuncture
- Pain Management Protocols
- Treatment of environmentally challenged or hypersensitive patients
About Dr. Yuriy May
A LEADING BIOLOGICAL DENTIST USA
Widely sought after for his precision and leadership in biological oral surgery and zirconia implantology, Dr. Yuriy May is recognized as an accomplished leader in metal-free, biologically driven dentistry. With over 14 years of clinical experience, his work is defined by uncompromising standards, refined surgical execution, and outcomes that support both oral and systemic health.
Dr. May holds advanced certifications and training in zirconia implantology from programs ranging from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), Tufts University, with extensive focus on ceramic implants and biological surgery and wound healing. Dr. May an Associate Fellow of the AAID, is Board Certified as a Naturopathic Dentist by the ANMCB, and is a distinguished Ceramic Implant Ambassador for SDS—an honor reserved for clinicians shaping the future of ceramic implant science.
A respected educator and international lecturer, Dr. May has presented extraordinary ceramic implant cases to dentists worldwide, including the JCCI in Switzerland, and has served as an instructor in the Ceramic Implant Program at ACIMD. He lectures nationally, publishes complex metal-free surgical cases, and serves as a Board Member of the IAOCI (International Academy of Oral Ceramic Implantology). Dr. May has recently become an Associate Fellow of the AAID (American Academy of Implant Dentistry), one of the few focusing solely on zirconia dental implants, and has been and an Accredited S.M.A.R.T. Certified member of the IAOMT for many years. He is also a Certified Biological Dentist with the IABDM, reflecting his commitment to removing root canal infections and to mercury-safe, evidence-based biological protocols.
Dr. May’s reputation, results, and excellence in ceramic implant dentistry have made him a destination provider for patients and referring clinicians seeking the highest level of ceramic implant surgery and biological dental care.
DMD, AFAAID, IBDM, AIAOMT, CIABDM
Associate Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry
ANMCB Board Certified Naturopathic Dentist
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