International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine
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The text below is the IABDM’s current position paper on root canal treatment by Dr. Dawn Ewing. You can access other position papers, as well as our standards of practice here. Dr. Ralph Steinman of Loma Linda University long ago proved that the flow of fluid through the dentinal tubules of a healthy tooth moves […]
We were saddened to hear of the recent death of long-time IABDM member, biological dentist Dr. Russ Borneman. In the post below, Dr. Louisa Williams reflects on our loss of a wonderful man and excellent clinician: I first met Russ Borneman in 1985 when I moved to Seattle as a new DC specializing in TMJ/craniosacral […]
5-day Program to Naturally Prevent Tooth Decay & Acidic Erosion By Lewis Gross, DDS One of the biggest myths I’ve heard in my 40 years as a dentist is that cavities are caused by soft teeth, and that the only deterrence is either fluoride or invasive, restorative dentistry. Your teeth are generally no softer than […]
By Carol Wells, RDH This paper originally appeared in the January 2019 issue of the Scientific Archives of Dental Sciences (Volume 2, Issue 1). When I first heard the word “gangrene,” I would not have thought that it would be referring to a root canaled tooth. What part of the body can have gangrene without […]
Fluoride is everywhere, from oral hygiene products to the water and other beverages you drink. Many of us are ingesting far too much. More, swallowing fluoride lacks significant benefit yet carries significant risks. In this presentation for the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM), Bill Osmunson, DDS, MPH, discusses both the ethical and […]
Root canals are dead bodies (and, as such, should be buried six feet below Earth’s surface)! By R.S. Carlson, DDS Let us get clear about the issue, really. Some will argue that the “gangrene of the tooth” is limited to the soft tissue within the tooth’s pulp chamber, gangrenous pulpitis; that the hard exoskeleton of […]
Our thanks to Dr. Alvin Danenberg for letting us crosspost this piece from his blog. View the original here. You may think you know all about tooth fairies. You know that they discreetly appear at night to sneak away your child’s baby tooth, which is hidden under his or her pillow. You also know that […]
By Carol Wells, RDH Think of a visit with your usual dental hygienist, and you probably think: Yeah, I’ll get my teeth cleaned and a little lecture about flossing, and that’s it. Every appointment is just like another – though each patient’s dental needs are not. Fortunately, there are growing numbers of hygienists who think […]
More than a few of our members take some time each year to volunteer for things like dental/medical missions abroad and occasional free dental clinics close to home, providing care for people in need. One young member, Dr. Vanessa Nakayama, recently emailed us about her latest dental mission work in her home country of the […]
By John Parks Trowbridge M. D., FACAM Originally published in The Townsend Letter and reproduced here with their permission Just like birth of an island as a volcano spews forth from the depths, birth of specialty can go unnoticed until suddenly “it’s there.” In 1819, Laennec developed the stethoscope – physicians took dozens of years […]
Holistic Mouth Solutions for Impaired Mouth Syndrome: A Tale of Two Cases of Post-Treatment Pain with Vastly Different Outcomes by Felix Liao, DDS, MAGD, ABGD, MIABMD “I want to avoid root canals” is a nearly universal concern you hear from patients. Lingering pain or occlusal tenderness after restorative dentistry or root-canal treatment persists after occlusal […]
Say Ahh, the world’s first documentary on oral health, takes a sobering look at the state of our national healthcare system. Despite being one of the wealthiest nations in the world, home to some of the most advanced medicine and technology, America is suffering from a drastic decline in the overall health of its citizens. […]
Our thanks to Dr. Alvin Danenberg for letting us crosspost this piece from his blog. View the original here. “Mercury in existing dental fillings is no problem.” Can you believe that statement? I heard it from a prominent dental educator. I was surprised A few weeks ago, I was invited to a social “greet […]
By Dr. Nicholas Meyer, IABDM Past President A recent development in hi-tech, natural relaxation therapy virtually guarantees deep relaxation during your dental treatment. By using a combination of sound (audio) therapy, cranial-electro stimulation with micro current, special nutriceuticals, and visual field blinders, your nervous system can be calmed in minutes, as never before. You can […]
Earlier this year, several health professionals and scientists formally asked the American Thyroid Association (ATA) to “demonstrate either scientific integrity and professional ethics” by Publish[ing] a position statement opposing the practice of community water fluoridation (CWF) based on its impact on thyroid hormones, interference with glucose and calcium metabolism in susceptible populations, and general capacity […]
Evidence of Harm chronicles the lives of three ordinary Americans who become reluctant health advocates after suffering from the devastating effects of hazardous mercury vapors generated during routine dental procedures. Randall Moore’s feature documentary Evidence of Harm opens for Academy Award®-qualifying one-week engagements at Laemmle’s Music Hall in Beverly Hills and IFC Center in New […]
Over the past few years, we’ve been hearing a lot more about the links science is finding between gum disease and conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer’s and more. But this is hardly the only way in which your oral health and overall health are linked. In fact, most people still aren’t aware […]