Component 10: Systemic Tongue Mapping (STM)
November 10, 2026
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Systemic Tongue Mapping (STM)
Our Guest Speaker...
Lani McBeth is a Prevention Strategist, Clinician, Speaker, Author, and CEO of OWL: The Oral Wellness Link. She attended The University of Northern Arizona and received her BS in Dental Hygiene. She continued her education in Dental Hygiene at NAU while receiving her Licensure as an Expanded Functions Hygienist. Over 900 courses in advanced learning include education in business development, medical/dental coding, holistic/biologic dentistry, and nutrition. In her educational pursuits, she has found a balance in using Western and Eastern Medicine to find the oral-systemic link. She has used this expertise to empower her patients to advocate for better whole-body wellness.
As a visionary clinician, she uses her knowledge and skills to elevate patient care from Standard to Stellar daily. With 38 years of clinical experience, she is now sharing her knowledge and expertise with professionals worldwide through speaking and writing. She has also joined colleague Susan Cotten in her Oral Cancer screening workshops throughout the United states.
As a visionary clinician, she uses her knowledge and skills to elevate patient care from Standard to Stellar daily. With 38 years of clinical experience, she is now sharing her knowledge and expertise with professionals worldwide through speaking and writing. She has also joined colleague Susan Cotten in her Oral Cancer screening workshops throughout the United states.
Lani is a published author and an active contributor to the dental community. She has volunteered with the Colorado Dental Hygiene Association and served on the Arizona Dental Hygiene Association board. She has also volunteered for The Denver Homeless Head ad Neck Cancer Screening and Care Group.
Course Description:
The tongue is a diagnostic source of systemic conditions. Incorporating the Chinese Tongue Diagnosis/CTD with a comprehensive medical history, dental professionals can help their patients become advocates for their systemic health while improving their oral health. This course is an introduction to Chinese Tongue Diagnosis/CTD.
Join Biologic Dental Hygienist Lani McBeth in this content-rich course, which will review tongue anatomy, discuss the history of the CTD and the map of the organ system as it relates to tongue anatomy, and discuss the essential steps used in a comprehensive Chinese Tongue exam. Attendees will leave with renewed insight into the oral-systemic connection and the dental practitioner’s significant role in helping the patient improve their overall health.
Learning Objectives:
- Review of tongue anatomy and traditional conditions
- Gain knowledge of the history of Chinese Tongue Diagnosis
- Describe the organ tomography utilized in Chinese Tongue Diagnosis
- Reproduce the steps to a Chinese Tongue exam
Registration ends Friday, November 6, 2026
No refund for cancellation one week prior to course date.
Course will begin promptly at posted time.
Northwest Virginia Dental Hygienists' Component is an approved course provider by the Virginia Board of Dentistry.
Earn (1) hour CE credit by attending this meeting in its entirety.
If you have questions, contact:
Susan Daugherty, BS, RDH
Northwest Dental Hygienists' Component, CE Chairperson
Email: [email protected]
Register Now If you have questions, contact:
Susan Daugherty, BS, RDH
Northwest Dental Hygienists' Component, CE Chairperson
Email: [email protected]
Tickets
$15.00 ADHA / VDHA
$0.00 Current SCADHA Member
$30.00 Non ADHA / VDHA Member
