What is IAOMT Biological Dental Hygiene Accreditation?
Biological Dental Hygiene Accreditation by the IAOMT (HIAOMT) is a course created specifically for dental hygienists to learn about the essential connections between oral health and overall health.
Completion of the course verifies to the professional community and the general public that you have been trained and tested in the comprehensive application of biological dental hygiene. IAOMT’s Biological Dental Hygiene Accreditation establishes you at the forefront of modern dentistry and demonstrates your commitment to furthering your knowledge of dental hygiene’s undeniable role in systemic health.
What is covered in the Biological Dental Hygiene Accreditation course?
Note that the entire Biological Dental Hygiene Accreditation program is offered online.
The course includes ten units:
- Unit 1: Introduction to the IAOMT and Biological Dentistry
- Unit 2: Mercury 101 and 102
- Unit 3: Safe Removal of Amalgam Fillings
- Unit 4: Clinical Nutrition and Heavy Metal Detoxification for Biological Dentistry
- Unit 5: Biocompatibility and Oral Galvanism
- Unit 6: Sleep-Disordered Breathing, Myofunctional Therapy, and Ankyloglossia
- Unit 7: Fluoride
- Unit 8: Biological Periodontal Therapy
- Unit 9: Root Canals
- Unit 10: Jawbone Osteonecrosis.
Coursework includes reading research articles and watching online learning videos.
How do I achieve Biological Dental Hygiene Accreditation?
- Active membership in IAOMT.
- Enrollment fee of $750 (U.S.)
- Attendance of one IAOMT Conference, virtually or in person.
- Attendance of the Fundamentals of Biological Dentistry Course, virtually or in person (held Thursday before the regular scientific symposium).
- Successful completion of a ten-unit course on biological dental hygiene, including units on mercury, safe mercury amalgam removal, fluoride, biological periodontal therapy, sleep-disordered breathing, root canals, and more.
- Sign the Biological Dental Hygiene Disclaimer.
- All Accredited members must attend an IAOMT Conference in person once every three years to maintain Accreditation status on the public directory listing.
Note that the entire Biological Dental Hygiene Accreditation program is offered online.
