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Dr. Tieraona Low Dog Integrative Medicine, Wellness Pecos, NM

  • Physician, Author & Teacher
  • Founder & CEO, Medicine Lodge Ranch
  • United States Pharmacopeia (2019) Lifetime Achievement Award & Scripps Health (2017) Lifetime Achievement Award

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.

 

Th6041 - Enhancing Oral and Systemic Health Through Nutrition and Dietary Supplements
Time: 12 - 3 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $75.00

Discover the untapped potential of nutrition, dietary supplements and oral-systemic health. This course explores evidence-based links between diet and dental wellness, offering practical strategies for guiding patients toward healthier choices. Participants will learn the benefits and risks of common supplements and the value of micronutrient and oral microbiome testing. With growing evidence supporting nutrition’s role in oral care, this course is essential for dental professionals dedicated to improving patient outcomes and overall health through integrative approaches.

Friday Courses
Fr6200 - Hinman Luncheon with Dr. Tieraona Low Dog: The Mind-Gut-Mouth Connection
Time: 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
Type:   
Dentist Fee: $90.00  Other Fee: $90.00

Join Dr. Tieraona Low Dog for the Hinman Luncheon...and Learn! You must register by March 13. For attending, professionals will earn one hour of CE credit.

 

This comprehensive talk delves into the intricate relationship between oral health, gut dysbiosis, and broader mental and metabolic health. We’ll examine how the state of oral health and the oral microbiome can impact gut health and systemic inflammation, affecting brain chemistry and potentially leading to conditions such as anxiety and depression. The state of oral and gut health also influences metabolic processes, potentially leading to or exacerbating diabetes and obesity. The role of inflammation stemming from poor oral and gut health is a common denominator linking all these disparate conditions. Come and learn practical strategies, including testing and treatment, while gaining actionable insights to improve the health of your patients.

Fr6100 - The Female Factor: Navigating, Hormones, Nutrition and Heart Health
Time: 2 - 5 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $75.00

This course offers an in-depth exploration of women’s health, focusing on how hormones affect mood, energy and overall well-being. Participants will cut through confusion around nutrition and key supplements that support health throughout a woman’s lifespan, while learning strategies to reduce heart disease risk. The session also examines weight management and the latest weight loss medications. This engaging, evidence-based discussion is designed to empower women’s health at every stage.

Saturday Courses
Sa7029 - Integrative Pain Management: A Functional Medicine Approach
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $0.00  Other Fee: $0.00

This course equips dentists, oral surgeons and dental hygienists with advanced integrative strategies for managing pain and inflammation. Participants will explore approaches that extend beyond traditional pharmacologic care, including nutrition, supplements and manual therapies tailored to dentistry. Learn how diet influences oral inflammation, review safe and effective supplement use to support healing, and examine the science behind manual therapies and acupuncture. This course is ideal for those seeking innovative, patient-centered methods to enhance comfort, recovery and overall treatment outcomes.

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