International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine

What International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine does

The International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM) is a non-profit professional membership organization founded in 1985 by Drs. Edward Arana and Gary Verigin and headquartered in Spring, Texas. It serves practicing dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and office staff who pursue training and certification in biological dentistry—an approach that links oral health to whole-body systemic wellness and emphasizes mercury-safe amalgam removal, biocompatible materials, and integrative treatment protocols. IABDM offers a tiered credentialing pathway (Certification C-IABDM, Fellowship FIABDM, Mastership MIABDM) that requires 3–5 years of continuous membership plus coursework, case studies, and community engagement, alongside multiple membership tiers (Standard, RDH, RDA/Staff, Sponsoring, Affiliate, Student, Retired) and continuing education courses accredited by PACE (Provider ID# 317641, valid through 6/30/2027).

IABDM generates revenue through four streams: recurring membership subscriptions ($45–$1,000 annually), one-time certification fees ($500–$1,000), pay-as-you-go CE courses ($200–$900, including The Gut Biome and Toxicology: Cements, Resins, Composites), and conference ticket sales (Biohacking Conference 2026, Annual Conference 2027). The organization distributes its offerings through a self-serve e-commerce website, an eLearning Center for recorded content, in-person annual conferences, study club webinars, and a public-facing member directory that drives patient referrals to certified practitioners. Its go-to-market motion combines event-driven acquisition with a community-led model in which credentialed members actively recruit new members (a requirement for Hygienist Fellowship candidates).

The technology stack is conventional and content-centric: an e-commerce-enabled website, a member dashboard, an eLearning Center, and a public dentist directory. No proprietary AI, software products, or technology platforms are developed or sold. Operating geographies span the United States, Canada, and the Philippines, with a lean staff of 1–10 employees supporting ongoing programming, certification, and community management.

Name

International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine

Legal name

International Academy of Biological Dentistry & Medicine

Website

https://iabdm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine is a non-profit professional organization founded in 1985 that certifies and provides continuing education to dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants in biological and mercury-safe dentistry through tiered credentialing, PACE-accredited courses, and an annual conference.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Spring

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual and monthly membership subscriptions for dental professionals including dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and office managers. Membership tiers include Standard, RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist), RDA/Staff, Sponsoring, Affiliate/Non-Doctor, Student, and Retired memberships.
2. Certification and Training Courses: One-time fee courses including Biological Dentist Certification ($750), Biological RDH Certification ($550), Biological RDA/Staff Certification ($550), The Gut Biome course ($900), and various conference session recordings ($200 each). 25 PACE CE credits available for certification courses.
3. Advanced Credentials: Fellowship (FIABDM) for dentists and dental hygienists at $500; Mastership (MIABDM) for dentists at $1,000 and for dental hygienists at $750.
4. Free Educational Content: Free OSHA 1910 Respiratory Protection course for members (1 CE credit); student memberships offered at no cost to encourage early adoption among dental students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

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Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

IABDM is a non-profit professional membership organization that provides tiered certification credentials (CIABDM, FIABDM, MIABDM) and continuing education courses in biological dentistry for dental professionals. It sells annual and monthly memberships, specialized certifications such as the Protect Protocol for mercury amalgam removal, and PACE-accredited CE courses on topics including the gut biome, dental toxicology, and OSHA respiratory protection. The organization also operates an annual conference and a public member directory that channels patient referrals to certified practitioners.

Product overview

IABDM is a professional dental organization offering a tiered certification system (Certification, Fellowship, Mastership) for dental professionals in biological dentistry. The portfolio includes core certification programs for dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants, along with continuing education courses covering specialized topics such as gut biome, toxicology, respiratory protection, and the Protect Protocol for mercury safety. The organization provides multiple membership tiers (Standard, RDH, RDA/Staff, Sponsoring, Affiliate/Non-Doctor, Retired, Student) that grant access to educational resources, learning libraries, webinars, and professional directory listings. The 2026 Annual Conference focuses on biohacking in dentistry and integrative approaches to oral-systemic health.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Biological Dentist Certification (CIABDM) Core credential for licensed dentists (DDS/DMD) involving coursework, an online exam, and presentation of two amalgam removal cases to the education committee. Includes 25 PACE CE credits. One-time fee of $750.
• Biological RDH Certification 25-hour certification course for registered dental hygienists covering biological office principles, with a final project and oral interview requirement. One-time fee of $550.
• Biological RDA/Staff Certification 25-hour certification for dental assistants and staff covering 17 modules including mercury, fluoride, root canals, ozone therapy, homeopathy, airway health, and compatibility testing. One-time fee of $550.
• Fellowship (FIABDM) - Dentist Advanced credential for dentists requiring 3 years of IABDM membership, attendance at 3 meetings, nutrition course completion, case study presentation, research project or peer-reviewed article, and 4 hours of community service. One-time fee of $500.
• Fellowship (FIABDM) - Dental Hygienist Advanced credential for dental hygienists requiring Certified status, 3 years membership, 2 meetings attendance, 6 live study clubs, recruitment of 2 new members, and a case study or research project. One-time fee of $500.
• Mastership (MIABDM) - Dentist Highest credential level for dentists requiring FIABDM Fellow status, 5 years membership, advanced coursework, 2 case studies, and lecture experience. One-time fee of $1,000.
• Mastership (MIABDM) - Dental Hygienist Highest credential level for dental hygienists requiring FIABDM Fellow status, 5 years membership, advanced coursework, case study, and lecture or recruitment experience. One-time fee of $750.
• The Gut Biome Course 8 PACE CE-credit course by Dr. Al Danenberg exploring the relationship between gut health, oral health, and systemic wellness, covering ancestral nutrition and functional medicine. One-time fee of $900.
• Toxicology: Cements, Resins, Composites 3-hour CE course by Dr. Leisha Martin covering chemical constituents of dental composites, cements, and resins, their toxicological effects, and biocompatibility evaluation. $200 per session; expires 8/15/2027.
• OSHA 1910: Respiratory Protection Free 1-credit CE webinar for IABDM members covering OSHA respiratory protection standard requirements for dental practices, hazard assessment, respirator selection, fit testing, and compliant program building.
• Standard Membership Basic membership tier for dental professionals providing access to the learning library, recorded webinars, articles, videos, and member directory listing. $45/month or $540/year.
• RDH Membership Dental hygienist membership providing access to biological dental practices education, learning library, webinars, and member resources. $125/year.
• RDA/Staff Membership Dental assistant and office staff membership providing access to biological dentistry education and member resources. $75/year.
• Sponsoring Membership Premium membership tier for practicing biological dentists with enhanced directory placement and benefits. $1,000/year or $90/month.
• Protect Protocol Certification Certification for safe mercury amalgam removal protocols protecting patients, staff, and environment during dental procedures.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Recent moves6 records

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Broad incumbents

• American Dental Association (ADA): The ADA is the largest US dental professional membership body, offering CE, advocacy, and standards. It overlaps with IABDM on CE provision and standards-setting for dentists, but represents the mainstream dental establishment against which biological dentistry often positions itself.
• Academy of General Dentistry (AGD): AGD is the larger, mainstream PACE-approved provider of FAGD/MAGD CE credits to general dentists. It competes for the same CE-credit dollars IABDM earns, but at far broader scale and across all of general dentistry rather than the biological niche.

Direct peers

• American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH): AAOSH is built specifically around the oral-systemic health connection, a central tenet of IABDM's curriculum. It certifies and educates dental and medical professionals on integrated care, paralleling IABDM's educational-certification motion.
• Holistic Dental Association (HDA): HDA is a membership-based professional association for dentists practicing whole-body, biological, and holistic dentistry. It serves the same IABDM-adjacent customer base and operates with a similar referral directory model.
• International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT): IAOMT is the closest direct peer: a professional academy that trains and credentials dentists in biological, mercury-safe, and toxicology-informed dentistry. It targets the same dental professional segment with overlapping curriculum around mercury amalgam safety and biocompatibility.
• Eco-Dentistry Association: Eco-Dentistry Association promotes environmentally conscious, biocompatible, and whole-health dental practices — overlapping philosophy with IABDM's biological dentistry mission and serving a comparable dentist audience.

Emerging players

• Weston A. Price Foundation: A nutrition and traditional-health education organization that shares patient-overlap with biological dentistry audiences (e.g., ancestral nutrition, oral-systemic health). It is adjacent rather than directly competitive, but pulls on the same patient mindshare.
• Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation: A nonprofit focused on nutrition and whole-body health education, with content that resonates with biological dentistry practitioners (e.g., gut-oral-systemic topics). Comparable as a niche professional educator with a similar membership/education model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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