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Biological Dentistry
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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 strongly believe that...
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, homeopathy, and more. For...
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 your mouth and...
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 increasing risk of...
The Spiritual Dimension of Health
The video below was done by Corinne Story, RDH, in completion of requirements to become an IABDM Certified Biological Hygienist. Congratulations, Corinne! Learn more about our certification programs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84wCI1i9jP4
A Conversation with Dr. Al Danenberg, Part 2: Practical Matters, Or How to Feed a Mouth to Health
Read Part 1 What is it about the modern industrial diet that makes it so harmful to oral health, as well as systemic health? The modern industrial diet (Standard American Diet) includes specific foods and high amounts of processed foods, all of which create...
Ancient Tongue Diagnosis for the Modern Hygienist
The following article was written by Kathryn Gilliam, BA, RDH, FAAOSH, in completion of requirements to become an IABDM Certified Biological Hygienist. Congratulations, Kathryn! Learn more about our certification programs. Traditional Chinese Medicine is well accepted...
Diet, Oral Health, & Whole Body Health: A Brief Conversation with Nutritional Periodontist Dr. Al Danenberg
Last month, the International Academy of Biological Dentistry & Medicine (IABDM) launched a new online course for dental professionals seeking a deeper understanding of the influence of diet on oral/systemic health. Taught by nutritional periodontist, Certified...
Homeopathy in Oral Care
The following article was written by Sharoliz A. Baez in completion of requirements to become an IABDM Certified Biological Hygienist. Congratulations, Sharoliz! Learn more about our certification programs. Homeopathy is utilized by biological dentists as a natural...
One Hygienist’s Journey to Biological Dentistry & Its Impact on Patient Care
The video below was made by Lisa Walker in completion of requirements to become an IABDM Certified Biological Hygienist. Congratulations, Lisa! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSV2kl7qmGQ
IABDM Statement on Biological Dentistry & COVID-19
The need to limit the spread of COVID-19 has led many dental offices to close to all but urgent and emergency cases, such as those involving pain, swelling, or the breakage or loss of teeth. While oral health’s role as a driver of overall health makes dentistry a...