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Dr. Susan Maples Total Health Dentistry Holt, MI

  • Creator, Total Health Academy
  • Private Practice: Total Health Dentistry
  • Author, BlabberMouth! 77 Secrets Only Your Mouth Can Tell You to Live a Healthier, Happier, Sexier Life

Thursday Courses
Th6002 - Health Track: Health & Wellness for the Entire Team
Time: 8 AM - 3 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $195.00  Other Fee: $125.00

Dr. Tieraona Low Dog | 8 - 9:30 a.m. | Hacking the Health Span: The Art of Aging Well
Unlock the secrets to a longer, healthier life in this informative course designed for those passionate about extending their health span through innovative aging strategies. We will explore how hormonal balance impacts aging and how to manage hormonal shifts across the lifespan. You will learn how muscle strength and endurance are intricately connected to mood and memory and how to optimize your fitness routine. We will discuss the evidence of benefits, risks, and controversies surrounding antioxidants, antiaging supplements, nootropics, stem cells, cryotherapy, pharmaceuticals, and other strategies that purportedly stave off age-related diseases. 


Dr. Susan Maples | 9:30 - 11 a.m. | Healing the Healer: Creating the Best Version of You!
Are you constantly giving to others while your own health and energy suffer? This inspiring session is designed for healthcare professionals who are ready to reclaim their vitality. Explore the root causes of fatigue, weight gain, reflux, brain fog, anxiety and more—and discover sustainable strategies to feel younger, healthier, and more energized. Because you can’t pour from an empty cup… and you’re worth the refill.


Lunch on your own from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

 

Dr. John Puskas | 12 - 1:30 p.m. | What's New in Cardiovascular Health?

Emory Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dr. John Puskas, will provide an update on cardiovascular disease trends, new medications and minimally-invasive ways to combat it and new imaging technologies for early detection.

 

Dr. Kelly Tanner | 1:30 - 3 p.m. | Why Emotional Intelligence is Key to Your Success
Emotional intelligence is no longer optional—it’s essential for thriving in today’s fast-paced, emotionally demanding dental environment. Whether navigating team dynamics, patient care, or your own internal dialogue, understanding and managing emotions is the foundation of professional fulfillment and effective leadership. This course explores how emotional intelligence strengthens clinical performance, enhances patient trust, and supports well-being.

Th6002a - Health Track: Health & Wellness for the Entire Team - MORNING ONLY
Time: 8 - 11 AM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $110.00  Other Fee: $75.00

Dr. Tieraona Low Dog | 8 - 9:30 a.m. | Hacking the Health Span: The Art of Aging Well
Unlock the secrets to a longer, healthier life in this informative course designed for those passionate about extending their health span through innovative aging strategies. We will explore how hormonal balance impacts aging and how to manage hormonal shifts across the lifespan. You will learn how muscle strength and endurance are intricately connected to mood and memory and how to optimize your fitness routine. We will discuss the evidence of benefits, risks, and controversies surrounding antioxidants, antiaging supplements, nootropics, stem cells, cryotherapy, pharmaceuticals, and other strategies that purportedly stave off age-related diseases. 


Dr. Susan Maples | 9:30 - 11 a.m. | Healing the Healer: Creating the Best Version of You!
Are you constantly giving to others while your own health and energy suffer? This inspiring session is designed for healthcare professionals who are ready to reclaim their vitality. Explore the root causes of fatigue, weight gain, reflux, brain fog, anxiety and more—and discover sustainable strategies to feel younger, healthier, and more energized. Because you can’t pour from an empty cup… and you’re worth the refill.

 

Th6002b - Health Track: Health & Wellness for the Entire Team - AFTERNOON ONLY
Time: 12 - 3 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $110.00  Other Fee: $75.00

 

 

Dr. John Puskas | 12 - 1:30 p.m. | What's New in Cardiovascular Health?

Emory Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dr. John Puskas, will provide an update on cardiovascular disease trends, new medications and minimally-invasive ways to combat it and new imaging technologies for early detection.

 

Dr. Kelly Tanner | 1:30 - 3 p.m. | Why Emotional Intelligence is Key to Your Success
Emotional intelligence is no longer optional—it’s essential for thriving in today’s fast-paced, emotionally demanding dental environment. Whether navigating team dynamics, patient care, or your own internal dialogue, understanding and managing emotions is the foundation of professional fulfillment and effective leadership. This course explores how emotional intelligence strengthens clinical performance, enhances patient trust, and supports well-being.

Th7006 - Sleep Tight, Breathe Well!
Time: 12 - 3 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $0.00  Other Fee: $0.00

Dental professionals play a vital role in supporting healthy airways. With 26 percent of Americans affected by Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), and most unaware, the progression from normal breathing to OSA often involves disordered breathing, midface insufficiency and muscle incoordination. This course teaches participants to recognize risk factors, screen, diagnose, and collaborate in the treatment of airway and breathing disorders from infancy through adulthood. Learn early intervention, interdisciplinary care and long-term management to improve patients’ overall health and well-being.

Friday Courses
Fr6079 - Healing the Healer: Creating the Best Version of You!
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $75.00

Are you constantly giving to others while your own health and energy suffer? This session helps healthcare professionals reclaim vitality and balance. Explore the root causes of fatigue, weight gain, reflux, brain fog and anxiety, and discover sustainable strategies to feel younger, healthier and more energized. Objectives include creating lasting health behavior changes, improving sleep quality, reframing exercise for enjoyment, reducing acid reflux naturally, and lowering long-term risks of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Because you’re worth the refill.

Fr6092 - The HPV and Oral Pharyngeal Cancer Epidemic: It’s Our Turn to Talk and Act!
Time: 1:30 - 4:30 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $75.00

HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer, or HPV-OPC, now represents over 70 percent of all oropharyngeal cancers, with cases increasing by 30 percent annually. Because high-risk HPV strains are often transmitted through oral sex and can be detected in saliva, dental professionals play a vital role in screening, education and prevention. This course reviews current research, screening protocols, vaccine updates, salivary diagnostics and communication strategies to address sensitive topics confidently, empowering providers to detect disease early and promote patient health through prevention-focused care.

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