A patient frustrated by a four-month wait for a dentist appointment asks Dr. Katie how to find a biological dentist faster. She recommends checking the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IBDM) directory, which lists certified practitioners who have completed specific training and examinations in biological dentistry protocols.
So, Dr. Katie, I called your office to make an appointment and they told me that it's a 4-month wait to get in. I have something that's really urgent and I want to get into a wellness dentist. When I'm calling around and trying to figure out who to see, what kinds of things should I look for?
First of all, thank you for checking us out. And I know a lot of patients been talking about it takes a long time to get in and we want to help them to find a dentist near them that can help them and take care of the oral health. And I would say the first thing is always looking for the reliable, trustworthy organizations. For example, the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, ibdm.org. And they have lists of certified biological dentists that have been through the proper educations, the proper process or exam. They have to present their cases and they have trained to follow certain protocols
