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Master–(MIAOMT)

A Master is a member who has achieved Accreditation and Fellowship and who 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 that has been 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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Fellow–(FIAOMT)

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

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Accredited–(AIAOMT)

The Accredited member has successfully completed a ten unit course on biological dentistry, including units on mercury, safe mercury amalgam removal, fluoride, biological periodontal therapy, hidden pathogens in jawbone and root canals, and more.  This course involves examination of over 50 scientific and medical research articles, participation in an e-learning component of the curriculum which includes ten videos, and demonstration of mastery on ten detailed unit tests.  An Accredited member is a member who has also completed the Fundamentals of Biological Dentistry Course and who has attended at least two IAOMT meetings, as well as passed an oral interview exam for safe amalgam removal. Note that the Accredited member may or may not be SMART certified 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.

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SMART Member

(Please be advised that the SMART certification program started on July 1, 2016, and therefore, the number of SMART certified dentists will be limited in the beginning stages of this program.)

A SMART certified member has successfully completed a course on mercury and safe dental mercury amalgam removal, including two 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.  Patients interested in learning more about the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique should click here. A SMART certified member may or may not have achieved a higher level of certification such as Accreditation, Fellowship, or Mastership.

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General Member

A member who has joined the IAOMT in order to become better educated and trained about biological dentistry, but who has not acquired the SMART certification or completed the Accreditation Course. All new members are supplied with information on our recommended procedures and protocols for safe amalgam removal.

If your dentist is not SMART certified or Accredited, please read “Questions For Your Dentist”  and “Safe Amalgam Removal” to help you in making an informed decision.

Disclaimer: The IAOMT makes no representation as to the quality or scope of a member’s medical or dental practice, or as to how closely the member adheres to the principles and practices taught by the IAOMT.  A patient must use their own best judgment after careful discussion with their health care practitioner about the care that will be provided.  I understand that this directory may not be used as a resource for verifying the licensure or credentials of a healthcare provider.  The IAOMT makes no attempt to verify the licensure or credentials of its members.