IABDM Blog
Is Your Toothpaste Too Abrasive?
The following article was written by Elvin Pimentel, RDH, in completion of requirements to become an IABDM Certified Biological Office Manager. Congratulations, Elvin! Learn more about our certification programs. What kind of abrasive detergent do...
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Why Become a Biological Dental Hygienist/RDH?
The video below was done by Lori Lawrence, RDH, in completion of requirements to become an IABDM Certified Biological Hygienist. Congratulations, Lori! Learn more about our certification programs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3Znk5ZEq14 ...
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FDA Reverses Stance on Mercury Amalgam Safety
On September 24, the FDA issued a statement updating their recommendations concerning dental amalgam and its potential risks to certain high-risk individuals. This is a huge step in the right direction! For many years, the FDA claimed that mercury...
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Why Fluoride Doesn’t Have a Place in a Biological Dental Practice
The following article was written by Guylaine Lecours, RDHEF, in completion of requirements to become an IABDM Certified Biological Hygienist. Congratulations, Guylaine! Learn more about our certification programs. In biological dentistry, we...
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FDA Acknowledgement of Mercury Amalgam Risks Is a Big Step Forward, Says Biological Dental Group
News Release HOUSTON, Texas -- The FDA took an important step forward last month when they issued new guidance on dental amalgam - the material used to make “silver” fillings. Despite their name, however, the fillings are about 50% mercury. That...
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Just What Does Biological Dental Hygiene Involve?
Our certification program trains dentists, hygienists, assistants, and other dental workers in the philosophy and essential practices of biological dentistry, including safe mercury removal, dental ozone, nutrition, energetic connections,...
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14 Hidden Mouth “Splinters” Can Make You Sick
By Dr. Al Danenberg Cross-posted with permission from drdanenberg.com You may not see them, feel them, or even know about them. They are sources of infection and inflammation that I call “splinters”. I count 14 of them, and they could be lurking in...
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The Importance of Ozone in Dental Hygiene
The video below was done by Shira Newman, RDH, in completion of requirements to become an IABDM Certified Biological Hygienist. Congratulations, Shira! Learn more about our certification programs....
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Why Dental Care & Oral Health Matter More Than Ever in This Age of COVID
Earlier this month, the World Health Organization advised that, due to COVID-19, “routine,” preventive, and elective dental procedures should be postponed. This is largely because of the aerosols generated by many common dental procedures...
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Root Canals, Metal Implants, & Chronic Oxidative Stress
The article below was originally posted on the office blog of IABDM Certified biological dentist Dr. Minaxi Mirkal. RANTES Score, Infected Root Canal Toxicity, Metal Implants – Chronic Oxidative Stress Of Dental/Oral Origin Healthy Tooth A...
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