Lani McBeth is a Prevention Strategist, clinician, speaker, author, and CEO of OWL: The Oral Wellness Link. She attended the University of Northern Arizona, where she earned her BS in Dental Hygiene. Lani continued her education in Dental Hygiene at NAU while obtaining her licensure as an Expanded Functions Hygienist, completing over 900 advanced learning courses that include business development, medical/dental coding, holistic/biologic dentistry, and nutrition. In her educational pursuits, Lani has found a balance between Western and Eastern medicine while exploring the oral-systemic link. She has been honored as a top clinician in her dental hygiene class, named Hygienist of the Year in Arizona, and recognized as a 2023 Sunstar Award of Distinction Recipient as a Full-Time Clinician. Additionally, she has served as a National Speaker for Young Innovations and Spear Education and has been involved with the Arizona Dental Hygiene Association. Lani has also volunteered with the Denver Homeless Head and Neck Cancer Screening Care Group and for COMOM.
Are you frustrated by your patients' lack of progress in oral-systemic health? Discover that finding solutions to persistent oral issues is more attainable than you think. The tongue serves as a valuable diagnostic tool for systemic conditions. By integrating Chinese Tongue Mapping (CTD) with a thorough medical history, dental professionals can empower their patients to advocate for their systemic health while enhancing their oral health.
Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:
Describe the organ tomography used in Systemic/Chinese Tongue Mapping, highlighting its role in identifying systemic health indicators.
Demonstrate the steps involved in conducting a Systemic/Chinese Tongue exam, equipping them with practical skills to integrate this approach into their practice.