The Story Behind The Dental Shaman
From clinical surgery at Guy's Hospital to a Near-Death Experience in the jungles of Sumatra—how a traditional dentist became a pioneer of holistic oral wellness.
Foundations in Clinical Surgery
My shamanic initiation started subtly as a bellringer in Dedham Church, learning the power of sonic resonance. My mother gave us a solid foundation in nutrition and herbalism.
This grounded me as I pursued my Dentistry degree at Guy's Hospital London (1982-1987). Even then, I recognized holistic concepts in traditional training—that periodontal therapy is essentially lymphatic drainage massage.
A Quantum Leap & NDE
Wanderlust called me to Australia and the Far-East, spending time with the Aborigines and the Mentawai Shaman in the Jungles of Siberut.
My life took a quantum leap after nearly dying twice in Malaysia from Typhoid. My Near Death Experience (NDE)—waking with new magical awareness—opened me psychically to high levels of healing energy, fundamentally altering how I view medicine.
Hypnotherapy & National Media
Struggling to integrate my transformed self into traditional clinical systems, I trained at The Atkinson-Ball College of Hypnotherapy and undertook fire-walk ceremonies.
This inspired a passion to help people break out of their fears. Focussing on dental phobia, my work led to significant media exposure (including Channel 5 TV), using hypnotherapy and NLP to transform people's dental fears into deep confidence.
Sound, Crystals & The Calling
After pilgrimages to Mount Arunachala, I trained in Glastonbury to work deeply with Crystal and Sound frequency, guided by my Golden Healer Himalayan Quartz, Geronimo.
"My calling is to spread my message of Oral and Dental Health Maintenance and Disease Healing."
Professional Authority
Bridging the gap between clinically verified science and holistic indigenous wisdom.
Contributions to Holistic Dentistry
Clinical Ozone Integration
Pioneered the early adoption of medical-grade Active Oxygen (Ozone) into standard periodontal therapies and biological extractions in the UK.
The Smile Gate Philosophy
Developed the framework connecting systemic body health, childhood emotional trauma, and localized oral pathology.
Phobia Resolution
Utilized neuro-linguistic programming and clinical hypnotherapy to resolve severe dental anxiety in thousands of patients.
The Smile Gate Philosophy
Marc's groundbreaking methodology mapping the oral cavity to the body's physical, emotional, and energetic systems.
Clinical Biology
Reversing localized oral pathology through advanced biological treatments, microbiome balancing, and medical-grade ozone therapy without toxic interventions. Read more about clinical research on biological healing.
Emotional Resonance
Identifying how deep-seated childhood trauma and chronic anxiety manifest physically in the jaw, gums, and teeth—and resolving them through hypnotherapy.
Shamanic Energy
Clearing stagnant energy pathways and restoring the mind-body-spirit connection using indigenous wisdom, sound activation, and frequency healing.
Featured Media & Press
Channel 5 TV Demo (Part 1)
Part 1 of 5 • Broadcast 1997
Over two decades before medical-grade ozone therapy gained mainstream clinical recognition in biological dentistry, Dr Marc Mortiboys was already pioneering its application on national UK television. This five-part archive captures a pivotal moment in the history of holistic dental science.
"I had avoided dentists for over two decades due to severe childhood trauma. Marc didn't just fix my teeth; he mapped exactly where my anxiety was being held in my jaw. His blend of biological dentistry and emotional clearing was profound. It wasn't a dental appointment, it was a spiritual healing."
Begin Your Healing Journey
Work directly with Marc to map your oral health to your systemic and emotional wellness.
Book a 1-to-1 Mapping SessionReferences & Citations
"Redefining Dentistry as a Sacred Healing Art"
"Redefining Healing Through Dentistry, Consciousness and Human Energy"
"The Dental Shaman: Marc Mortiboys"
"Clinical studies on Ozone Therapy"
"Dental Innovations and Holistic Practices"
"Author Profile: Marc Mortiboys"
Professional Standards Statement
All recommendations, consulting advice, and self-care systems designed by Marc Mortiboys are formulated to assist in supporting natural oral health. Marc Mortiboys maintains his registration with the General Dental Council (#61939) and complies with all UK standard guidelines for dental surgeons. The services and physical routines offered under the brand name The Dental Shaman are positioned to support natural body systems and should be used alongside clinical dental checkups.