Long before holistic dentistry became widely recognized, Dr. Norman Bressack was already putting its principles into practice. Beginning in the 1960s, he built his career around a revolutionary philosophy for its time: oral health is deeply connected to overall wellness.
For more than five decades, he championed biological, mercury-safe, whole-body dentistry, establishing one of New York’s earliest and most respected biofunctional dental practices. While traditional dentistry often focused solely on treating teeth, Dr. Bressack took a broader approach, emphasizing the connection between oral health and the rest of the body. His philosophy included:
As his career progressed, Dr. Bressack knew that preserving this philosophy would require finding someone who shared his vision and commitment to patient-centered care. He found that person in Dr. Batool F. Rizvi. Dr. Rizvi joined the practice as an associate and spent more than five years training directly under Dr. Bressack, learning the principles and techniques that defined his life’s work.
Recognizing her clinical excellence, compassion, and deep understanding of holistic dentistry, Dr. Bressack entrusted Dr. Rizvi with carrying out his vision. In 2019, after more than 40 years of practice, he officially passed the baton, confident that his philosophy would continue evolving while remaining rooted in the same patient-first principles that had defined his career for decades. Under his mentorship, she gained extensive experience in:
Today, Dr. Rizvi proudly carries forward the legacy Dr. Bressack established decades ago. By combining the holistic foundation he pioneered with modern technology, advanced techniques, and evidence-based care, she continues to provide dentistry that looks beyond individual teeth to support each patient’s overall health and well-being. While the tools and techniques have evolved, the philosophy remains the same: treat the whole person with compassion, integrity, and personalized care.
Dr. Rizvi honored his legacy and elevated it. With advanced training in:
She expanded the practice into a modern, comprehensive, wellness-driven center offering:
Dr. Rizvi continued expanding her vision with the founding of Smile Dental Wellness and the acquisition of Golden Dental Wellness Center, bringing together decades of holistic expertise with advanced technology and modern treatment techniques. As the practice evolved, she recognized the opportunity to unite these offices under a single identity that reflected both their shared philosophy and their future direction.
In 2025 and 2026, Dr. Rizvi consolidated her practices under one name: Be Dental. Built on more than 60 years of holistic dental care, Be Dental honors the pioneering philosophy established by Dr. Bressack while embracing Dr. Rizvi’s contemporary surgical expertise, advanced technology, and commitment to whole-body wellness. Today, Be Dental stands as one of New York’s leading holistic and biofunctional dental groups, providing compassionate, patient-centered care where legacy and innovation come together to support every patient’s long-term health.
Dr. Bressack pioneers holistic dentistry in New York, becoming one of the earliest mercury-safe, biofunctional dentists in the U.S.
Dr. Rizvi establishes Batool Fatima Rizvi, DDS, PC.
• Advanced Education & Training
• DDS, New York University
• General Dentistry Residencies:
• Kings County Hospital Center
• Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Fellowship, Montefiore Medical Center
• Implantology Fellowship, Columbia University
Mentorship Under Dr. Bressack
Legacy Transfer
Expansion
Growth & Modernization
Consolidation & Rebrand
