Tieraona Low Dog’s, M.D.’s exploration of natural medicine and its role in modern health began more than 35 years ago as she studied midwifery, herbal medicine, massage therapy and martial arts before earning her medical Degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine.

Dr Low Dog is an internationally recognized expert in the fields of integrative medicine, dietary supplements, herbal medicine and women’s health.

She has been an invited speaker to more than 550 scientific/medical conferences, published 40 peer reviewed articles, written 20 chapters for medical textbooks and has authored five books, including three National Geographic books, Fortify your life, Healthy at Home and Life is Your Best Medicine.

Dr Low Dog lives with her husband, horses, chickens, dogs and cats on a small
ranch in the mountains outside of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Life is Your Best Medicine

Everything you do and every choice you make can have a positive and profound impact on your health and well-being. Chronic illness affects more than 50 percent of Americans, despite the widespread availability of pharmaceutical medications and state-of-the-art medical technology. Overwhelming evidence tells us that much of this illness has more to do with our lifestyles than anything else. The journey to vitality and health is within our own power. From wholesome food, herbal medicines and movement to meditation, interaction with nature, and social connectedness, Dr Low Dog draws a virtual road map to well-being that is both sensible and inspiring.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Understand the effects of chronic stress on work performance.
• Assess how meditation, physical activity, rest, music and other lifestyle factors impact health.
• Identify strategies for reducing fatigue, improving sleep and increasing emotional well-being.
• Describe three ways to improve nutrition.
• Evaluate the effects of chronic stress and the risk for depression, anxiety, heart disease, and other conditions.

Nutrition & Dietary Supplements: What the Dental Team Should Know

A growing body of evidence now shows the direct link between nutrition, dietary supplements and oral health; however, many dental professionals feel inadequately prepared to effectively counsel patients on healthy eating and using supplements to fill nutrient gaps. Nutritional supplements have been shown through scientific investigation to benefit oral and overall health. All members of
the health care team should be familiar with evidence of safety and benefit for the most commonly used dietary supplements to enhance patient outcomes and reduce the risk of adverse events associated with dental procedures. This informative and fact-filled lecture will explore how macronutrients, micronutrients, glycemic index/load, dietary patterns and sugar substitutes impact oral health, periodontal disease and overall health. Learn more cutting edge science behind these recommendations.
Nutrition & Dietary Supplements: What the Dental Team

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Participants will be able to:

• Recognize the importance of calcium and vitamin D in oral and overall health and the role of folic acid and vitamin B12 and identify populations at risk for deficiency.
• Understand the risk and benefits of vitamin A and carotenoids in oral and bone health and understand evidence for zinc and zinc-I-carnosine.
• Identify key risk and benefits of commonly used dietary and botanical supplements on oral health and during dental procedures.
• Understand the role of macronutrients in health and chronic disease and how poor glycemic control exacerbates periodontal disease.5. Identify key components of glycemic index and glycemic load.
• Understand the relationship between cardiovascular and periodontal disease.
• Describe the key components of a heart-healthy diet.
• Counsel patients about sugar and sugar substitutes.
• Describe sources of dietary mercury and how to reduce exposure.