Education for Dentists at the Intersection of Acupuncture, Acupressure, and Integrative Medicine
Oris Dental Academy (ODA) is a professional education platform dedicated to expanding how dentists and dental teams approach patient comfort, tolerance, and care.
The Academy provides dental-specific education in acupuncture, acupressure, and integrative medicine—designed to fit real clinical environments and real dental workflows.
ODA is where dentists come to learn how and when integrative techniques can support dental care, improve patient experience, and reduce barriers that interfere with treatment.
Why Oris Dental Academy Exists
Dentists routinely encounter patients whose anxiety, pain, gag reflex, clenching, vertigo, or medication sensitivity makes care difficult or incomplete.
While pharmaceuticals and sedation play an important role, they are not always sufficient—or appropriate—for every patient or situation.
Oris Dental Academy exists to teach dentists additional, evidence-informed tools that can be integrated into dental practice thoughtfully and efficiently.
The focus is not on trends or wellness culture, but on clinical usefulness:
Tools that can be applied chairside
Techniques that respect dental workflows
Education that supports better care without unnecessary complexity
What Oris Dental Academy Teaches
ODA offers education in:
Acupuncture and acupressure concepts relevant to dental practice
Auricular (ear-based) techniques commonly used for anxiety, pain, and nausea
Integrative medicine principles as they apply to dentistry
Clinical reasoning for point selection and application
Patient communication around integrative approaches in dental settings
Education emphasizes practical application, not abstraction—helping dentists understand how these tools fit into everyday clinical decision-making.
The Role of Courses at Oris Dental Academy
Oris Dental Academy houses and develops structured educational programs for dental professionals.
These programs may include:
Online learning modules
In-person practicum experiences
Chairside reference tools
Continuing education credits
One of the current flagship offerings is a comprehensive course focused on auricular acupuncture and acupressure for dentists and allied dental professionals, hosted on the Oris learning platform.
Who Oris Dental Academy Is For
Oris Dental Academy serves:
Dentists
Hygienists
Allied dental professionals
Dental teams seeking additional tools to support patient care
The Academy is designed for clinicians who want:
More options when patients struggle to tolerate care
Education that fits dental practice realities
Integrative approaches taught with clarity and structure
Continuing Education & Professional Development
Oris Dental Academy develops education that may include:
AGD-PACE–approved continuing education credits
Hybrid learning formats
In-person training opportunities
Chairside reference resources
Specific details, schedules, and enrollment information are provided within individual course pages.
Founder & Educational Director
Oris Dental Academy was founded by Dr. Clasina “Sina” Smith, MD, LAc, who serves as its Educational Director.
Dr. Smith is a physician and licensed acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical and teaching experience, specializing in the integration of acupuncture and herbal medicine into modern clinical care.
She has spent her career teaching across disciplines—helping healthcare professionals understand complex medical systems in practical, evidence-informed, and clinically relevant ways.
At Oris Dental Academy, her role is to:
Shape curriculum standards
Ensure dental relevance and clarity
Translate integrative medicine into usable clinical education for dentists
Learn More
To explore current educational offerings, including enrollment details and upcoming programs:
For questions about Oris Dental Academy, future programs, or institutional partnerships: