International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM)
A network of dentists, physicians & allied health professionals dedicated to advancing excellence in the art & science of biological dentistry.
Looking for a biological dentist or allied health practitioner? Start by searching our online directory: http://findabiologicaldentist.com
The International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM) is committed to the education of holistic dentists, physicians and practitioners in the art and science of biological dentistry. The IABDM...
..gives professional support to dental, naturopathic, osteopathic, chiropractic and medical physicians; acupuncturists; nutritionists; dental hygienists and other allied holistic practitioners.
..upholds Standards of Practice for biological dental procedures.
..provides accurate and useful information to the public and the profession alike.
..hosts annual seminars and other educational opportunities.
..serves as a user-friendly and inviting forum for the creative exchange of knowledge and ideas. Active IABDM members grow stronger, more effective and more fulfilling practices. With the tools and information they get from the Academy, they can provide exceptional care for their patients - and gain new patients by being listed in the IABDM's online Biological Dentistry Directory, a top referral source. The content shared through this page/profile is for educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for individual health, fitness or medical advice
11/05/2025
🚨 FDA Acts on Fluoride 🚨
The FDA has announced enforcement action to protect children by removing unapproved ingestible fluoride drug products from the market.
👉 Read the full statement on https://zurl.co/pGsdI
As always, the FDA moves slowly — but when it starts to restrict a product, a phase-out or full ban often follows.
We saw this same pattern in 2020, when the FDA cautioned against mercury amalgam use in pregnant women, children, and other vulnerable groups.
🧠 Key points from the FDA release:
🧾 Never Approved:
The FDA confirms it has never reviewed or approved these ingestible fluoride drug products for safety, effectiveness, or quality — even though they’ve been used since the 1940s. 🦷
🚫 Not for Little Ones:
Based on its latest review, the FDA advises these products should NOT be used in children under 3 — or in older kids who have only a low to moderate risk of tooth decay. 👶✨
🧠 Health Concerns Growing:
The agency also raised red flags about possible gut microbiome disruption and shared preliminary data linking fluoride exposure to lower IQ in children. 🧬💭
📎 Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration
At IABDM, we view this as another step toward a toxic-free future in dentistry.
For decades, we’ve led the call for biological, non-toxic, whole-body-based care — and we’ll continue to educate, advocate, and support safer choices for both patients and practitioners. 💚
11/03/2025
🎉 Leadership Announcement!
The IABDM proudly welcomes Prof. Shahram Ghanaati, MD, DMD, PhD
as our first-ever Medical Director!
🧬 A visionary in regenerative medicine, biomaterials, and biological oral surgery, Prof. Ghanaati bridges the worlds of medicine and dentistry like few others can. His groundbreaking work in Guided Open Wound Healing (GOWH) is transforming how we understand and support the body’s natural healing power. 💪✨
👨⚕️ At Goethe University Frankfurt, he leads cutting-edge research in wound biology and tissue regeneration — advancing the science behind biological dentistry on a global scale.
🌎 In his new role, Prof. Ghanaati will help guide IABDM’s research, deepen medical collaboration, and strengthen our mission to make biological dentistry the science-backed standard of care.
💬 See him live at the IABDM Annual Conference this March as a featured speaker — and don’t miss his Biological Oral Surgery course at Tufts University.
🎟️ IABDM members use code MAXI20 for 20% off registration:
💫 And this is only the beginning — stay tuned for a dual conference in Germany, September 2026, bringing together global leaders in medicine and biological dentistry.
11/02/2025
🧠💥 NEW STUDY ALERT: Dental Amalgams Raise Blood Mercury Levels in American Adults 🇺🇸
📚 Published: Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Oct 2025
👨🔬 Author: David A. Geier, PhD, Institute of Chronic Illnesses, Inc.
📊 This large-scale CDC NHANES analysis (representing 180 million U.S. adults) found that people with mercury amalgam (“silver”) fillings have significantly higher blood mercury levels than those without.
💉 Key Findings:
• Adults with amalgams had 1.3× higher total blood mercury and 1.33× higher inorganic mercury.
• The more amalgam surfaces, the higher the blood mercury.
• Mercury v***r from fillings moves through the bloodstream, reaching organs and tissues.
• Blood mercury rose in direct proportion to estimated daily v***r exposure.
⚠️ Mercury v***r is absorbed 80 % through the lungs, crosses the brain and placenta, and accumulates in tissues—posing long-term risks for the brain, immune, and reproductive systems.
🩺 Dr. Geier concludes:
“Every effort should be made to reduce or eliminate the continued use of amalgams.”
“Patients seeking to lower mercury levels should consult a dentist trained in safe amalgam removal.”
🌿 Modern, mercury-free dentistry isn’t just possible—it’s essential for public health and environmental safety. Let’s leave toxic fillings in the past!
🦷✨
10/31/2025
🚨 BREAKING: Rhode Island Takes on Toxic Dental Mercury! 🦷⚠️
📣 Introducing the Providence Declaration for Mercury-Free Dentistry – a bold move to make RI the second U.S. state (after Florida ) to recommend the END of mercury-based “silver” fillings!
🧠💔 These fillings are actually 50% MERCURY – a neurotoxin that harms our:
🔹 Pregnant women, developing fetuses, children
🔹 Dental Workers
🔹 All humans
🔹 Rhode Island fresh water, Narragansett Bay & seafood 🐟🌊
🚫 Mercury has NO place in modern mouths.
✨ Who’s behind this movement?
Led by Consumers for Dental Choice 🙌
With fierce local leadership from members of IABDM's own team, Samantha Burnell, BRDH & Amanda Kirwin, BCDA – owners of Last Green Valley Dental Consulting 🌿
🌍 This announcement aligns with the Minamata Convention on Mercury happening NOW in Geneva – where countries are pushing for a global phase-out of mercury in dentistry. It is way past time to end these dated and harmful practices. Once we end the continued use of it, then we focus on mitigating the exposure from the millions of amalgam fillings in peoples mouths from this legacy contaminate.
💡 Mercury-free dentistry is:
✔️ Safer
✔️ Tooth-friendly
✔️ Environmentally responsible
✔️ A social justice issue
Let’s protect RI’s people, wildlife, and future generations 💪💚
📢 Take Action:
✅ Ask your dentist about mercury-free options
✅ Support policies that phase out toxic fillings
✅ SHARE this post to spread awareness!
10/30/2025
Biological dentistry is evolving faster than ever, and this year’s IABDM Annual Conference is where the future begins. Discover how biohacking principles are reshaping dental care, from ozone and laser therapies to oral microbiome restoration.
Patients are asking for safer, non-toxic toothpaste options, and hydroxyapatite is answering the call.
Made from the same mineral as tooth enamel, it rebuilds and protects teeth naturally while aligning with the principles of biological dentistry. Learn how this innovative ingredient is redefining preventive care.
📢We are proud to announce that “Certified Biological Hygienist®” is now officially a registered trademark of the IABDM — joining “Certified Biological Dentist®,” which has been protected for years.
📖For more than 40 years, the IABDM has led the way in Biological Dentistry as the original, non-profit, science & education-driven organization advancing whole-body, biologically sound oral health care.
🌱This milestone protects the integrity of what it truly means to be a Biological Hygienist® — a practitioner educated beyond conventional hygiene to understand the mouth as part of the entire biological system, using materials and protocols that support long-term systemic health. Not a marketing label, but a credential backed by philosophy, training, and standards of care.
📝Certification is more than a title —
it carries training, philosophy, and standards of care rooted in science, oxygenation, detoxification, safe materials, airway, and minimally invasive healing-based practice.
Biological dentistry is not “the next trend” —
it is the future of dentistry — and those who are certified today will be the ones prepared to meet tomorrow’s standard of care
As dental professionals, we know oral health affects far more than a patient’s smile, but did you know it may also impact the brain?
New research links gum disease bacteria to cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s. Learn why biological dentistry is leading the way in protecting both oral and overall health.
Every tooth tells a story, and sometimes, that story doesn’t end at the mouth. Learn how biological dentistry challenges conventional views on root canals and empowers dental professionals to think beyond infection control toward true whole-body wellness.
At the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM), we celebrate the incredible dedication of biological dental hygienists—professionals who go beyond cleaning teeth to care for the whole person.
🦷✨ A Biological Hygienist is more than a tooth cleaner. They are:
📖 Lifelong learners committed to understanding the oral–systemic connection.
🚶Practitioners who recognize that the mouth is the gateway to total body wellness.
🔬Leaders who seek advanced education and certification through the IABDM to elevate their skills, deepen their understanding, and truly transform patient care.
If you’re a hygienist ready to take your career—and your patients’ health—to the next level, explore the IABDM Biological Dental Hygiene Certification today. We are The only Trademarked Certified Biological Hygiene program.
Every dental practice leaves a footprint, how big is yours?
Learn how biological dentists are leading the way toward sustainability with safer x-rays, responsible mercury disposal, and eco-friendly materials. Discover simple ways to protect both your patients and the planet.
For decades, silver fillings seemed harmless until research showed otherwise.
Mercury exposure doesn’t just affect teeth, it can impact the nervous and immune systems, too. Discover how biological dentistry replaces outdated materials with safer, biocompatible solutions designed for the future of oral health.
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The International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM) is a network of dentists, physicians and allied health professionals committed to integrating body, mind, spirit, and mouth in caring for the whole person. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
The Academy was founded in 1985 by Ed Arana, DDS, and Gary Verigin, DDS, to teach and promote a more informed dentistry – one that fully accounts for the systemic nature of health and illness, and the body’s self-regulating ability.
We are dedicated to advancing excellence in the art and science of biological dentistry.
We encourage the highest standards of ethical conduct and responsible patient care.
The IABDM does the following:
- gives professional support to dental, naturopathic, osteopathic, chiropractic and medical physicians; acupuncturists; nutritionists; dental hygienists and other allied holistic practitioners.
- upholds Standards of Practice for biological dental procedures.
- provides accurate and useful information to the public and the profession alike.
- hosts annual seminars and other educational opportunities.
- serves as a user-friendly and inviting forum for the creative exchange of knowledge and ideas.
Mission
The International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM) is dedicated to advancing excellence in the art and science of biological dentistry and encouraging the highest standards of ethical conduct and responsible patient care.
The IABDM recognizes the crucial link between like-minded practitioners by supporting a team approach to healing through:
Mercury-safe dentistry.
Individualized testing for biocompatibility of dental materials.
Cranio-sacral, osteopathic & other bodywork for effective treatment of TMD and malocclusion.
Cavitation surgery of dental focal infections.
Diagnosis & treatment of dental & intra-oral conditions & associated structures based on scientific knowledge of energy, muscle testing, electromagnetics, sound, light, acupuncture, homeopathy, and nutrition.
Chelation & other detoxifying modalities as appropriate for the removal of toxic heavy metals.
An integrated approach to body, mind & spirit with the treatment of the whole person in the context of family & other caregivers.
Respect for the dignity & individuality of our patients & the right to informed consent.
Active IABDM members grow stronger, more effective and more fulfilling practices. With the tools and information they get from the Academy, they can provide exceptional care for their patients - and gain new patients by being listed in the IABDM's online Biological Dentistry Directory, a top referral source.
The content shared through this page/profile is for educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for individual health, fitness or medical advice.
