Total Health Dentistry

Dr. Susan Maples, DDS, operates Total Health Dentistry, a prominent dental clinic located at 2101 N Aurelius Rd Ste. 1, Holt, MI 48842. The practice, reachable at (517) 694-0353 and with a website at https://www.total-health-dentistry.com/about-our-doctors, emphasizes a holistic approach to dental care, recognizing the profound link between oral health and overall systemic well-being. Dr. Maples has over 30 years of experience in private practice and is widely recognized as a leader in "Total Health Dentistry." This philosophy goes beyond traditional dental treatments, focusing on prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of systemic diseases that often manifest with oral symptoms. Her practice integrates comprehensive care, considering factors like diet, lifestyle, and the oral-systemic connection to provide personalized treatment plans. Total Health Dentistry aims to empower patients with knowledge and tools to maintain optimal health throughout their lives, including a unique "Hands-On Learning Lab™" for children to foster early health literacy. Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Susan Maples is a highly respected author, speaker, and health educator. She has penned "BlabberMouth! 77 Secrets Only Your Mouth Can Tell You To Live a Healthier, Happier, Sexier Life" and "Brave Parent! Raising Healthy, Happy Kids (against all odds) in Today's World." She is also the founder of Total Health Academy, an online platform designed to help dental teams integrate total health principles into their practices. Her contributions to the field have been recognized with accolades such as being named one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry and a Top 8 Innovator in Dentistry in 2012, and the Lucy Hobbs Mentor award. Dr. Maples has also served as the immediate past President of the American Academy for Oral & Systemic Health, demonstrating her commitment to advancing the understanding and practice of oral-systemic health. The clinic aims to create a safe, judgment-free, and welcoming environment, offering state-of-the-art technology and a patient-centered approach.