THE IAOMT ACCREDITATION PROCESS

Become a leader in biological dentistry

What is IAOMT Accreditation?

Accreditation by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology certifies to the professional community and the general public that you have been trained and tested in the comprehensive application of biological dentistry, including current methods for the safe removal of dental amalgam.

IAOMT Accreditation establishes you at the forefront of biological dentistry and demonstrates your commitment to furthering your knowledge of dentistry’s undeniable role in systemic health.

Why is IAOMT Accreditation Important?

Now more than ever, taking action to promote your understanding of biological dentistry is essential. In 2013, over 100 countries signed a United Nations mercury treaty known as the Minamata Convention on Mercury, which includes a global phase-down of dental amalgam. Meanwhile, more and more news articles and television shows, such as Dr. Oz, have featured segments about the risks of mercury fillings.

This means that there is a growing demand for “qualified” or “specially trained” biological dentists because patients and other medical professionals are purposefully seeking out dentists who have expertise in this pertinent issue.

By furthering your education with IAOMT’s Accreditation process, you will have the foundation to become a leader in biological dentistry as you help your patients with the most up-to-date and scientifically-based practices.

Accreditation Course: Earn 10.5 CE credits

Note that the entire Accreditation program is offered online.

Requirements for Accreditation
  1. Active membership in IAOMT
  2. Enrollment fee of $500.00 (U.S.)
  3. Be SMART Certified
  4. Attendance to an additional IAOMT conference in person, for a total of at least two conferences
  5. Attendance of the Fundamentals of Biological Dentistry Course in person (held Thursday before the regular scientific symposium) in person
  6. Complete a seven-unit course on biological dentistry: 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 OsteonecrosisThis course involves an eLearning core curriculum, videos, over 50 scientific and medical research articles, and testing.  View the syllabus by clicking the button below.
  7. Sign the Accreditation disclaimer.
  8. All Accredited members must attend an IAOMT conference in person once every three years to maintain Accreditation status on the public directory listing.
Levels of IAOMT Certification

SMART Member: A SMART-certified member has completed a course on mercury and safe dental mercury amalgam removal, including three units consisting of scientific readings, online learning videos, and tests.  The crux of this essential course on the IAOMT’s Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART) involves learning about the rigorous safety measures and equipment for reducing exposures to mercury releases during the removal of amalgam fillings.  Click here to learn more about becoming certified in the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique. A SMART-certified member may or may not have achieved a higher level of certification such as Accreditation, Fellowship, or Mastership.

Accredited–(AIAOMT): The Accredited member has completed a seven-unit course on biological dentistry, including units on Clinical Nutrition,  Fluoride, Biological Periodontal therapy, Biocompatibility, Oral Galvanism,  Hidden Pathogens in the jawbone, Myofunctional Therapy and Ankyloglossia, Root Canals, and more.  This course involves an examination of over 50 scientific and medical research articles, participating in an e-learning component of the curriculum, including six videos, and demonstrating mastery on seven detailed unit tests.  An Accredited member is a member who has also attended the Fundamentals of Biological Dentistry Course and who has attended an additional IAOMT conference. Note that an Accredited member must be SMART certified first and may or may not have achieved a higher level of certification such as Fellowship or Mastership.  To view the accreditation course description by unit, click here.

Fellow–(FIAOMT): A Fellow is a member who has achieved Accreditation and has submitted one scientific review that the Scientific Review Committee has approved. A Fellow has also completed an additional 500 hours of credit in research, education, and/or service beyond that of an Accredited member.

Master–(MIAOMT): A Master is a member who has achieved Accreditation and Fellowship and has completed 500 hours of credit in research, education, and/or service (in addition to the 500 hours for Fellowship, for a total of 1,000 hours).  A Master has also submitted a scientific review approved by the Scientific Review Committee (in addition to the scientific review for Fellowship, for a total of two scientific reviews).

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