Michael Taras

A general and holistic dentist with nearly 25 years of experience, Michael Taras, DMD, welcomes both children and adults to his office in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Since opening his practice in 1988, Dr. Taras has earned a reputation within the Lehigh Valley community for providing his patients with quality dental care. A graduate of the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, Dr. Michael Taras received his Doctor of Dental Medicine in 1988. Prior to embarking on graduate studies in dental medicine, Dr. Taras attended Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology.

Michael Taras, DMD, understands the effect that nutrition, toxins, and lifestyle have on oral health. It is for this reason that Dr. Taras takes a holistic approach to preventative dentistry. His interest in holistic dentistry began after meeting a patient who cured her gum disease with a combination of herbal remedies and a healthy diet. Determined to learn more, he began studying how natural lifestyle choices can make a positive impact on an individual's health and well-being. Dr. Taras furthered his studies with a Fellowship at the Institute of Natural Dentistry, where he trained in holistic and biological dentistry. He went on to earn a Doctor of Naturopathy and advanced certification in ozone therapy from the American College of Integrative Medicine and Dentistry in 2011.

Dr. Taras belongs to the International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology, the American College of Integrative Medicine & Dentistry, the Institute of Natural Dentistry, and the American Academy of Ozonotherapy. When away from work, he enjoys reading, traveling, and gardening.