The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) is offering a new dental hygiene course that focuses on taking a holistic approach to oral health.
The IAOMT's biological dental hygiene accreditation program, which can be taken in person or online, was recently launched to help hygienists understand the science behind holistic approaches that reconnect oral health with the rest of the body.
Coursework includes the following:
- Learning how to mitigate mercury exposure from amalgam fillings
- Understanding patient biocompatibility with dental materials
- Recognizing nutrition's role in periodontal health
- Identifying signs of sleep-disordered breathing
