IAOMT

What IAOMT does

The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional membership organization founded in 1984 and headquartered at 8297 ChampionsGate Blvd, ChampionsGate, Florida. It serves licensed dentists, physicians, dental hygienists, researchers, dental students, and patients seeking evidence-based resources on biological dentistry — with particular focus on the health risks of dental mercury amalgam fillings, fluoride exposure, root canal treatments, and jawbone osteonecrosis. The organization's core intellectual property is the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART) protocol — a comprehensive set of safety measures for amalgam removal backed by 91 scientific references — together with the IAOMT Library, a searchable database containing abstracts of over 1,500 scientific articles on biological and biocompatible dentistry.

IAOMT's product portfolio spans the SMART certification program, Accreditation in Biological Dentistry, Fellowship and Mastership advanced credentials, a Biological Dental Hygiene Accreditation, a multi-language Online Learning Center (English, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish), scientific position papers, the Word of Mouth podcast, an e-commerce storefront for books and educational materials, and an annual integrative biological dental conference. The business model rests on four revenue streams: recurring membership dues from dental/medical/research professionals, certification and accreditation program fees, annual conference registration revenue, and modest e-commerce sales from the IAOMT Store. Distribution is global via the member portal and eLearning platform, with a patient-facing dentist search directory serving as a B2C referral surface that connects mercury-conscious patients with certified practitioners.

The organization is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Dr. Jack Kall, DMD, MIAOMT, who has served since 1996, with past presidents Dr. David Kennedy and Dr. Griffin Cole also active in leadership. IAOMT operates independently with no parent company, no venture capital or private equity ownership, and is supported by member dues, program fees, and sponsor relationships. Strategic positioning has increasingly emphasized regulatory advocacy, including a December 2025 joint Petition for Reconsideration with DAMS INC seeking an FDA ban or Class III reclassification of mercury dental fillings.

Name

IAOMT

Legal name

The International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology

Website

https://iaomt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

IAOMT is a non-profit professional membership organization founded in 1984 that certifies dentists in the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART) and provides evidence-based education, scientific resources, and advocacy on biological dentistry, dental mercury, and fluoride risks for dental and medical professionals and patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Dental Education and Certification

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

School/Community-Based Preventive Dental Programs (HLABAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dental Assisting (EDAOAJAJ)

Keywords

• Biological dentistry education
• Mercury amalgam safety
• SMART certification
• Fluoride risk research
• Biocompatible oral health

Headquarters

HQ city

Florida

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for dental, medical, and research professionals providing access to educational resources, certification programs, networking, and member benefits.
2. Certification and Accreditation Programs: Revenue from SMART certification, Accreditation, Fellowship, and Mastership programs for members seeking advanced credentials in biological dentistry.
3. Conferences and Events: Annual integrative biological dental conferences providing education and networking opportunities for professionals.
4. IAOMT Store: Sale of books, videos, and educational materials related to biological dentistry, mercury facts, and fluoride information.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IAOMT is a non-profit professional membership organization that delivers science-based biological dentistry education through credentialing programs (SMART certification, Accreditation, Fellowship, Mastership, Biological Dental Hygiene Accreditation) and supporting knowledge resources (Online Learning Center eLearning courses, IAOMT Library of 1,500+ scientific article abstracts, Position Papers, Fluoride Facts and Dental Mercury Facts hubs, Word of Mouth podcast) for licensed dentists, physicians, dental hygienists, and researchers. The organization supplements these programs with an annual integrative biological dental conference, a patient-facing dentist search directory, and an e-commerce store selling educational books and videos.

Product overview

The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) is a non-profit professional membership organization focused on science-based biological dentistry. The organization does not offer a traditional software product but provides a portfolio of professional certifications, educational programs, and knowledge resources. Key offerings include the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART) certification program for dentists, Accreditation in Biological Dentistry, Fellowship and Mastership programs, and a Biological Dental Hygiene Accreditation. These are supported by an Online Learning Center with eLearning courses, the IAOMT Library containing over 1,500 scientific article abstracts, and educational resource hubs covering dental mercury and fluoride topics. The organization also publishes official Position Papers and produces the Word of Mouth podcast series. Annual conferences provide ongoing professional education and networking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SMART (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique): A certification program and set of safety protocol recommendations for the removal of dental mercury amalgam fillings, designed to protect patients and dental staff from mercury exposure during the removal procedure.
• Word of Mouth Podcast

Products and services

• Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART) Certification A certification program for licensed dentists that provides comprehensive safety protocols and clinical training for the removal of dental mercury amalgam fillings, including amalgam separators, high-volume air filtration, protective equipment, dental dams, and specific removal techniques designed to minimize mercury exposure to patients and dental staff.
• Accreditation in Biological Dentistry A professional certification program testing comprehensive application of biological dentistry, including Safe Removal of Amalgam Fillings, Biocompatibility, Heavy Metal Detoxification, Fluoride Harms, Biological Periodontal Therapy, and Root Canal Hazards. Targeted at licensed dental and medical professionals.
• Fellowship and Mastership Programs Advanced credentials for IAOMT members: Fellows must achieve Accreditation plus 500 hours of credit in research, education, and/or service; Masters must achieve Accreditation, Fellowship, and an additional 500 hours of credit in these areas.
• Biological Dental Hygiene Accreditation An eLearning course and accreditation program for dental hygienists teaching the science of holistic approaches that reconnect oral health with overall health, covering integrative biological dental hygiene practices.
• Online Learning Center (eLearning Platform) An eLearning platform offering self-paced courses including Mercury 101, Mercury 102, Environmental Impact of Dental Mercury, Fluoride, Biological Periodontal Therapy, Hidden Pathogens, and SMART certification training, available in English, French, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish.
• IAOMT Library A searchable database of resources related to biological and biocompatible dentistry, containing abstracts for over 1,500 scientific articles, available to members and researchers.
• Position Papers Official IAOMT scientific position papers covering Dental Mercury Amalgam, Fluoride, Jawbone Cavitations, and Root Canal Treated Teeth, each with extensive scientific bibliographies (e.g., 900+ citations on dental mercury alone).
• Fluoride Facts Resource Hub Comprehensive educational resources on fluoride covering sources of exposure, health effects, environmental pollution, cases of toxicity, water fluoridation risks, dental product dangers, and steps to avoid fluoride, aimed at patients and professionals.
• Dental Mercury Facts Resource Hub Educational resources covering dental mercury topics including environmental pollution, human health effects, mercury poisoning symptoms, safe amalgam removal, and alternatives to mercury amalgam fillings.
• Word of Mouth Podcast An integrative health podcast and video series featuring interviews with dentists and health practitioners discussing the oral-systemic connection and how oral health relates to overall health.
• Annual Integrative Biological Dental Conference An annual in-person conference for dental and medical professionals focusing on the latest advances in integrative oral health care, featuring expert speakers in the field and continuing-education programming.
• IAOMT Store E-commerce storefront selling books, videos, and educational materials related to biological dentistry, mercury facts, and fluoride information to professionals and the public.

Quantifiable outcome

• The FDA recommends that over 85% of the US population avoid dental amalgam due to mercury risks
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Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DAMS INC (Dental Amalgam Mercury Solutions)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025IAOMT and DAMS INC filed a joint Petition for Reconsideration to the FDA requesting a formal ban on mercury dental fillings or reclassification from Class II to Class III medical device. This collaborative advocacy effort represents a significant strategic partnership in the movement to eliminate dental amalgam mercury.
• David and Mark GeierminorOthers · 22 June 2021Research partnership where the Geiers conducted research linking dental amalgam fillings to arthritis, with partial funding provided by IAOMT. The study examined data from NHANES 2015-2016 showing higher incidences of arthritis in people with mercury amalgam fillings.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• British Society for Mercury-Free Dentistry: A UK-focused advocacy group promoting mercury-free dentistry, directly comparable in mission but operating in a different geography; relevant as a regional counterpart to IAOMT's North American focus.

Broad incumbents

• International Association for Dental Research (IADR): A global dental research organization that curates scientific literature and conferences relevant to oral medicine and toxicology — overlapping with IAOMT's research-library and scientific-content positioning at a broader scale.
• American Dental Association (ADA): The dominant US dental professional association offering membership, CE, and advocacy. ADA sits on the opposite side of IAOMT's amalgam/fluoride positions but is a structural analogue as a large dental professional membership body.
• Academy of General Dentistry (AGD): A large US dental professional membership organization offering fellowship, mastership, and CE programming — a structural analogue to IAOMT's credentialing ladder, though serving general (rather than biological) dentists.

Emerging players

• Eco-Dentistry Association: A membership organization promoting environmentally conscious and mercury-free dental practice; comparable niche positioning but with a sustainability (rather than toxicity) framing.
• Consumers for Dental Choice: A consumer-facing advocacy organization focused on ending mercury amalgam use; shares IAOMT's regulatory-advocacy thesis but targets patients rather than dental professionals.
• DAMS INC (Dental Amalgam Mercury Solutions): An advocacy organization co-petitioning the FDA alongside IAOMT to ban mercury amalgam; comparable mission around mercury-free dentistry but with narrower educational-program offerings.

Others

• Bioregulatory Medical Institute (BRMI): An adjacent professional organization in the broader integrative/biological medicine space; Dr. Jack Kall sits on its Board of Advisors, indicating ecosystem overlap though not direct product competition.

Direct peers

• International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM): The most directly comparable peer — also a non-profit professional membership organization promoting biological and holistic dentistry with member certifications, conferences, and educational resources overlapping IAOMT's SMART program and accreditation content.
• Holistic Dental Association: A peer non-profit professional association serving holistic and biological dentists with member education, networking, and a patient-referral directory, mirroring IAOMT's community-led GTM motion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/IAOMT
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• Instagraminstagram.com/iaomt

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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