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About ICOSIM
The International College of Maxillo-mandibular Osteoimmunology is a community of interest of practitioners that researches the interplay between the jawbone, bone marrow and the immune system — on a sound scientific basis and without commercial aims.
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Who we are
A professional society for a young field of research
ICOSIM — International College of Maxillo-mandibular Osteoimmunology — was founded in Munich on 21 January 2015 and is entered as a registered association in the Munich Register of Associations.
The association is a community of interest of practitioners and pursues no commercial aims. ICOSIM does not compete with existing societies but cooperates with medical and dental organisations that have comparable systemic-integrative objectives — among them DEGUZ, GZM, IAOMT and ZAEN.
Its main focus is the research and further development of a holistic-integrative treatment approach developed by Dr. Lechner, Prof. J. Bouquot and many others.
Tab: Research approach
2015
founded on 21 January in Munich
e. V.
entered in the Munich Register of Associations
incl. 5
cooperating professional societies
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aims of the association
Scientific position
Four key tenets of Maxillo-mandibular Osteoimmunology
The work of the association is based on four fundamental scientific assumptions, which are continually reviewed in publications and application studies.
01
Bone marrow defects are immunologically active
Bone marrow defects, which have so far received little attention, are a source of dysregulated expression patterns of certain cytokines and are therefore immunologically active. The focus is on the cytokines IL-1ra, MCP-1/CCL2 and, in particular, RANTES/CCL5.
02
Overexpression of RANTES/CCL5
A number of autoimmune diseases — for example sarcoidosis, multiple sclerosis and Lyme borreliosis — are attributed to the overexpression of the pro-inflammatory chemokine RANTES/CCL5.
03
Limitations of radiographic diagnostics
Conventional radiographic techniques show these bone marrow defects only to a limited extent. ICOSIM therefore supports the development of more advanced ultrasound diagnostics.
04
Implants and root-canal-treated teeth in focus
Maxillo-mandibular Osteoimmunology also considers implants and endodontically treated teeth as possible triggers of systemic diseases.
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Objectives of the association
What ICOSIM has set out to achieve
The association pursues four objectives, which guide the work of the association and its members.
Objective 01
Commissioning and funding studies
Commissioning and funding of medical studies to research Maxillo-mandibular Osteoimmunology.
Objective 02
Organising and supporting continuing education
Organisation and support of continuing education events for medical professionals, complementary medicine practitioners, students and self-help groups.
Objective 03
Public relations and patient education
Education of patients whose clinical picture is associated with Maxillo-mandibular Osteoimmunology.
Objective 04
International cooperation
Cooperation with other international organisations such as DEGUZ, GZM, IAOMT or the Autoimmunity Research Foundation, a non-profit organisation in California, USA.
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Association services
What the association provides for members and the public
Research findings and publications
The association makes research findings and publications available to its members.
Practice-based application studies
The findings are expanded through practice-based application studies and case documentation provided by members.
Patient information on FDOK / “NICO”
ICOSIM publishes comprehensible information for those affected and their relatives.
Discussion forum for members
A protected space for collegial exchange on findings and treatment decisions.
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Board
Who leads the association
ICOSIM e.V. is entered in the register of associations of the Munich Local Court under VR 205811. The Board represents the association.
Chairman of the Board
Dr. med. dent. Dr. (PhD-UCN) Johann Lechner
Scientific head of ICOSIM e.V. and, according to the legal notice, authorised to represent the association. Co-developer of the holistic-integrative treatment approach of Maxillo-mandibular Osteoimmunology and author of the book series on cavitational osteolyses of the jawbone.
Managing board member
Robert Huber, MBA
Managing board member of ICOSIM e.V. and the association’s “Digital Officer”. Speaker at the ICOSIM seminar 2026.
Vice-Chairman
Alexander Lechner
Vice-Chairman of the Board of ICOSIM e.V.
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Committees
Committees and participation
In addition to the Board, the Scientific Council and the Executive Council contribute to the work of the association. Circle Members support the development of ICOSIM as an Industry Partner, institution or larger practice clinic unit.
| Committee | Role | Voting rights | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Council Member of Scientific Council | Professional advice to the Board and participation in a specialist project | no voting rights | €249.00 |
| Executive Council Executive Council | Leadership, development and internal organisation of the association | entitled to vote | €999.00 |
| Circle Member Industry Partner · Institution / Clinic | Support of the development with infrastructure, materials, personnel or funding | no voting rights | from €4,499.00 |
All fees include VAT. The right to attend general meetings and the minority right under § 37 BGB (German Civil Code) remain unaffected in all cases. Details on each committee are given below.
Committee · Scientific Council
National and International Scientific Council
The Scientific Council committee may be established by the Board at national and international level. The Board may likewise appoint a head of department for the respective Scientific Council committee.
Duties, rights and access of the Scientific Council
The Member of the Scientific Council collaborates on a specific scientific project. Specific projects to be addressed by a working group may be proposed to the Board by the active members and are decided upon by the Board and the Executive Council. The composition of the project group, the work content and the timing are submitted together with the proposal to the Board and the Executive Council.
Duties of a Member of the Scientific Council
- Providing specialist advice to the Board, board members and the Executive Council.
- Encouraging and supporting ICOSIM members in their endeavour to inform themselves about the knowledge of Integrative Oral Medicine.
- Organising and conducting training sessions, lectures, practical exercises and IOM presentations, and conducting courses on Integrative Oral Medicine treatment procedures in accordance with the curriculum of the “Certified IOM Specialist” and the JAWBONE DETOX protocol and/or Lechner’s Slowimplant protocol.
- Personal participation in training and continuing education measures.
- Advising on the acquisition of specialist literature.
The Member of the Scientific Council has access to the regular ICOSIM portal and access to the leadership of the working groups and their findings.
The working groups formed pursue the aim of further deepening the understanding of Integrative (biological) Oral Medicine, providing it with a scientific foundation and spreading the idea of IOM. All work carried out by the working groups is therefore aimed at strengthening the substance of the concept of IOM.
The Member of the Scientific Council may apply to the association for both substantive and financial support for the activities and project work carried out in the working group or groups. The amount and scope of the support are decided by the Board as a committee.
At their request, the respective Member of the Scientific Council is listed on the association’s website as “Member of the Scientific Council” and linked to a website of their practice designated by them.
The Member of the Scientific Council has no voting rights. The right to attend general meetings and the minority right under Section 37 of the German Civil Code (BGB) remain unaffected.
Membership fee: €249.00 incl. VAT per year.
Committee · Executive Council
Executive Council
The Member of the Executive Council leads and shapes ICOSIM. They are responsible for the development and expansion of the association as well as its internal organisation.
Duties and rights of the Executive Council
Duties of the Executive Council
- Organising ICOSIM events such as general meetings, trade fairs, congresses, other specialist events or events at which ICOSIM’s participation appears worthwhile.
- Organising the life of the association and all related administrative and organisational activities, for example keeping the membership lists, handling the accounting of membership fees and coordinating with the treasurer, managing applications and clarifying organisational matters.
- Establishing the Academy department and designing the content of the Academy teaching material.
- Other duties falling within the operational implementation of tactical and strategic developments of ICOSIM.
At their request, the Member of the Executive Council is listed on the association’s website as “Executive Council” and linked to the web address of their practice.
Access to the head administrator content
- Original scientific work.
- Image, audio and video material from the specialist work produced by the project groups.
- The necessary access for organisational and administrative management.
The Executive Council has voting rights. The right to attend general meetings and the minority right under § 37 BGB remain unaffected.
Membership fee: €999.00 incl. VAT per year.
Circle Member
Circle Member / Industry Partner / Institutions
Industry Partners, institutions or larger practice-clinic units can contribute to the development of ICOSIM as Circle Members. The Circle Member supports the management and resourcing of ICOSIM in the development and expansion of the association in various ways.
Support measures and presentation as a partner
Possible support measures
- Expansion of and support for the work of the ICOSIM working groups.
- Provision of infrastructure, materials and/or staff support.
- Financial support for ICOSIM and/or one of its projects that ICOSIM cannot fund from its own resources.
At its request, the Circle Member will be listed on the association’s website as a Circle Member and linked to its practice. Three different ways of appearing as a partner are available: Silver Partner, Gold Partner and Platinum Partner.
The Circle Member is thereby given the opportunity to contribute actively to the relevant work in the specialist groups with its individual services and products. In addition, it is given the opportunity to position and present its company or its independent brand in the relevant public presentations, marketing and advertising activities of ICOSIM.
The detailed placement and presentation options are described in a separate sponsorship concept, which can be viewed at the Board’s office.
The Circle Member has no voting rights. The right to attend general meetings and the minority right under § 37 BGB remain unaffected.
Membership fees: Silver Partner €4,499.00, Gold Partner €9,499.00 and Platinum Partner €14,499.00 — each incl. VAT per year. The future membership fee will be governed separately by fee regulations.
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Network & Circle Members
Represented internationally
Circle Members and Clinic Partners carry Maxillo-mandibular Osteoimmunology into their countries, practices and teaching events.
Scientific Council, Circle Members & Clinic Partners
Advisory Board · Brazil
Dr. Regeane Kaniak
First advisory board member of ICOSIM Brazil. Dentist specialising in surgery, implants, acupuncture and craniocervical thermography; she runs her own practice for integrative and biological dentistry in Paraná, Brazil.
Co-author of the book “Cavitational osteonecrosis of the jaws” (in Portuguese) together with Dr. Johann Lechner. As a lecturer, she teaches Maxillo-mandibular Osteoimmunology, the surgical removal of interference fields, FDOK and NICO, as well as the Oral Acupuncture Microsystem (MAB method). She is a member of the IAOMT.
Clinic Partner · Circle Member
Dr. Igor Lukas Dogocki
Dentist focusing on biological and immunological dentistry. 16 years of clinical practice in Germany, Switzerland and Poland; segmental therapy and metal-free ceramic implants. He combines dental surgery with immune-strengthening treatment concepts. Practising at the BIO CLINIC in Poland.
With his company Steinsohn ceramics — manufacturer of MERIDIAN® Ceramic Dental Implants made from bioactive glass ceramic, based in Brodnica, Poland — he supports ICOSIM e.V. as a Circle Member and sponsor.
Would you like to list your practice as a Circle Member or Clinic Partner in the ICOSIM network? Get in touch with us.
Get involved
Help sustain the research
As a member, you gain access to the videos, webinars, scientific articles and the forum — and strengthen a field of research that is still in its early stages.