About Dr. Claire Stagg

Welcome to a world where dental health is a gateway to your overall well-being. Dr. Claire Stagg, the visionary behind Health Connections Dentistry®, invites you on a journey to discover the profound connection between your oral health and the harmony of your entire being. Born in the enchanting land of Trinidad, known as "The Land of the Hummingbird," Dr. Stagg has cultivated a practice that transcends traditional dentistry, weaving the art of healing with the science of dental medicine.

A Legacy of Learning and Innovation
Dr. Stagg's academic journey began at the University of Bordeaux, France, where she earned her Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS) in 1982. With a relentless thirst for knowledge, she has amassed over 2,700 hours of additional training, with an emphasis in TMJ / Sleep Disorders, Orthopedics, and Dental Rehabilitation. Her quest for excellence led her to Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she attained a Masters of Science focusing on Craniofacial Pain in 2011.

Renowned for her pioneering work, Dr. Stagg has been a trailblazer since her early days, being the first to pass the Trinidad Dental Board Examinations post-graduation and facilitating significant advancements in dental care delivery in Grenada. Her credentials are further highlighted by her Fellowship in the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain and her innovative contributions to Craniofacial Epigenetics and nonsurgical airway remodeling.

A Practice Rooted in Wholeness and Wellness
Dr. Stagg's practice is not just about treating teeth but nurturing the person behind the smile. She believes in the intrinsic connection of the mouth to the body's overall health and strives for a balance that enhances vital functions — breathing, swallowing, eating, and smiling. Her integrative approach promotes not just survival but thriving, ensuring a quality of life that resonates with wellness and joy.
With a professional interest that spans Biological, Wholistic, and Cosmetic Dentistry, coupled with a strong emphasis on proper Nutrition, Dr. Stagg is at the forefront of a dental revolution. She is dedicated to providing her patients with healthy, beautiful, and pain-free smiles, demonstrating the deep interrelation between the body and the bite.

Beyond the Clinic
Dr. Stagg's commitment to health and wellness extends beyond her clinic. She is a passionate educator, authoring books like "SMILE, IT'S ALL CONNECTED! WHOLE HEALTH THROUGH BALANCE." and engaging in community activities aimed at promoting good dental hygiene among children and adults alike. Her love for the outdoors, gardening, and watercolor painting reflects her belief in living a balanced and enriched life.

Join Our Community
We invite you to explore the Health Connections Dentistry®︎ concept and discover how dental and oral health can be the cornerstone of your well-being. Whether you're a layperson eager to learn more about self-healing through knowledge and nutrition, or a professional interested in the practice of Health Connections Dentistry®, Dr. Stagg's world is a treasure trove of wisdom, innovation, and care. Welcome to a place where every smile is a testament to a life well-lived and well-loved.

STAGG OPERATING SYSTEMS™: Providing educational materials to enhance practice management the Health Connections Dentistry® way.

This site is based primordially for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES , both for the lay person as well as for professionals who would like to learn more on how Health Connections Dentistry® is practiced. It is also a wonderful resource for videos of past questions asked and explained simply, options for nutritional supplements that are naturally made and many more treasures that we will add as we publish them!

Our sister website www.SmileProfessionals.com is based on CLINICAL care and will assist those researching an appointment with Dr. Stagg in her clinical Health Connections Dental practice.

While we make an abundance of information available at no charge on this website and some of our other websites, Dr. Stagg makes an important part of her living by selling online training programs, print and digital books, workbooks, worksheets and special reports, audios, etc. Because of this, we thank you for your integrity in protecting her intellectual property. Therefore, on a practical level, if you would like for loved ones, friends, patients, clients, work associates, therapists, coaches, or others you know, to be able to benefit from the resources that we sell /or promote for Dr. Stagg, you agree to provide them with a link to the page that contains the resource details and purchase link. We count on and thank you for (and of course also legally require), your integrity about this.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: Your purchase of any of our resources entitles you to use them for your own personal or clinical use. In accordance with international copyright law, copying any of Dr. Stagg’s digital or printed resources for any other purpose, such as but not limited to using this material in articles, books, presentations, workshops, classes, or for any other reasons, is prohibited unless you have obtained prior written authorization from Dr. Claire Stagg.