How to Vet a Biological Dentist: The OraBiologics Process

Understanding our Vetting Process

HOW WE VET OUR PROVIDERS

We are consumer-protection resource created to help you navigate a confusing landscape with clarity and confidence.  OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE THIS PROCESS TRANSPARENT FOR YOU, BY SEEING ALL OF THE THINGS WE DO TO VET OUR PROVIDERS.

Finding a biological dentist who truly aligns with your health values can feel overwhelming. Between mixed marketing messages, inconsistent training, and a flood of new “holistic” labels, consumers are often left trying to decipher who is genuinely qualified — and who simply sounds qualified. This guide walks you through the foundational steps of how WE evaluate providers with discernment, confidence, and clarity.

STEP 1: We Start With the Two Major Organizations

• IAOMT.org — International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology

• IABDM.org — International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine

We use their directories to locate dentist who claim to be biological.

STEP 2: We Look for Certifications — Real Certifications

IAOMT:

We search for someone who is:

• SMART Certified (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique)

• Accredited by IAOMT

SMART certification means they have trained in SAFE MERCURY AMALGAM REMOVAL TECHNIQUE. Accreditation means they went another 8 modules of continuing education beyond the SMART certification.

IABDM:

We cross-check whether the dentist also appears in the IABDM directory and whether they are:

• Certified Biological Dentist

• PROTECT Protocol Certified

• Fellow

• Master

Each of these reflects progressively deeper training.

STEP 3: We Prioritize Experience

When several dentists appear in a directory:

• If possible, we choose the IAOMT members who have attended the most training and meetings.

• If possible, we choose the IABDM members who have reached Fellowship or Mastership.

These dentists show not just interest — but commitment.  Next, we have to do our research.  Unfortunately, there are people with less than stellar intentions out there.  So that is when we have to deep dive into our candidates

STEP 4: We Research the Candidates

Not every dentist is going to appear as a member in both organizations.  At that point, we look for:

• A website that clearly explains their philosophy, not just their services

• Posts, blogs, or videos that show actual protocols

• Reviews that describe trust, communication, and transparency

• Services that match our values:

  • ozone

  • biological surgeries if they do surgery

  • compatibility testing

  • airway-centered approaches

  • SMART/PROTECT amalgam removal

  • non-metal implants

  • not doing root canals in their office

STEP 5: Interview the Candidate

Once we've narrowed the list: