IABDM — Advancing Whole-Body-Focused Dental Care
The International Academy of Biological Dentistry & Medicine (IABDM) is a global
professional organization advancing biological and whole-body-focused dental care. With a worldwide
directory of certified practitioners, advocacy for mercury-safe dentistry, and a wealth of educational
resources, IABDM connects patients with trusted professionals and supports dental practitioners through
certification, webinars, and community outreach. Our team built a
modern, trustworthy, information-rich website to serve patients and professionals alike.
IABDM Website Project Overview
Client
IABDM — advancing biological dentistry through a global directory, certifications, resources, and outreach programs.
Mission
Create a trustworthy and accessible digital platform serving two audiences: patients seeking holistic care and professionals pursuing certification and resources.
Deliverables
- Global Practitioner Directory
- Membership & Certification Flows
- Resource Hub & Protect Protocol
- SEO & Structured Navigation
- CMS & Dynamic Content Management
Challenges in Designing the IABDM Healthcare & Nonprofit Website
Dual Audience Complexity
The platform had to serve patients seeking certified practitioners and dental professionals seeking accreditation and resources.
Information Structure
Complex content—mission, standards, Protect Protocol, certification, membership, events, resources—had to be clearly organized.
Directory Functionality
Patients required a simple, reliable way to locate certified biological dentists by region or service.
Volunteer Support & Trust
Needed to reinforce trust with certifications, standards of practice, leadership bios, and clear donation/membership pathways.
UX, Directory, and SEO Solutions for IABDM Digital Platform
Design & UX
Created a clean, minimal design segmented into About, Patients, Professionals, Sponsorships, Resources, Blog, and Member Login. Guided users with persona-based menu paths like “Find a Practitioner” and “Become a Member.”
Features & Functionality
Built a global practitioner directory with filters, membership/certification flows, resource hub (Protect Protocol, webinars, downloads), and trust-building mission content.
SEO & Marketing
Implemented structured navigation and clean URLs (e.g., /mission, /certification). Content-rich sections supported
SEO visibility and thought leadership.
Technical Stack
Responsive HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript with CMS backend for directory, events, resources, and membership. Global CDN
ensured fast performance.
Results Achieved for IABDM Website Redesign
IABDM Website Project Timeline & Milestones
Weeks 1–2
Stakeholder interviews, persona mapping, content architecture
Weeks 3–4
Wireframes and design for directory & membership flows
Weeks 5–6
Front-end build and CMS integration
Week 7
Resource hub & blog content population
Weeks 8–9
QA, accessibility checks, SEO setup
Week 10
Launch, training, and handoff documentation
IABDM Website Design Gallery & Visual Highlights
Technology Stack and Deliverables for IABDM Website
Front-End
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (responsive, accessible)
Back-End
CMS-powered directory, membership, resources, and events
Integrations
Practitioner directory, membership flows, event listings
Assets
Mission statements, certification docs, Protect Protocol
Lessons Learned and Best Practices from the IABDM Case Study
- Organizing by audience type improves UX clarity.
- Certification & standards of practice boost credibility.
- Well-structured directories drive patient engagement.
- Accessible resources enhance membership appeal & public trust.