We’ve brought together a trusted network of professionals dedicated to your health and wellness.
Meet the Graduates of Beyond the Mouth
This directory is more than just a list of names; it’s a community of providers who see dentistry and health through a bigger lens. Each graduate has completed advanced training in the Beyond the Mouth framework, equipping them to:
→ Address the mouth-body connection with confidence
→ Support patients with a root-cause, whole-body approach
→ Integrate biological and functional strategies into care
Browse below to connect with a trusted provider who is committed to helping you restore balance, optimize wellness, and feel your best.
Together in Wellness
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Amber Auger, MPH, RDH
Amber Auger CORP
East Weymouth, MA
Amber Auger is a practicing dental hygienist and the visionary behind Thrive in the OP® and The Functional RDH®. With more than 15 years of clinical experience, she is committed to raising the standard of care in dentistry through evidence-based, prevention-focused protocols that deliver practical and measurable results.
Specializing in functional prevention models, Amber empowers dental professionals to improve patient outcomes while enhancing efficiency in the operatory. Known for her relatable teaching style and systems-based approach, she transforms everyday practice into a space of purpose, precision, and impact.
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Nicole Vane, DMD
Moonlight Beach Dental
Encinitas, CA
With over two decades of experience in dentistry and integrative health, Dr. Nicole Vane, brings a unique blend of advanced training and holistic care to every patient.
Education & Credentials
B.A. in Integrative Biology, UC Berkeley (1998)
D.M.D., Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (2003)
Member, IAOMT (2011–present)
Specialized Training
Ozone Therapy – Advanced Certification (2012)
Holistic Dentistry, Moonlight Beach Dental (2014–present)
Holistic Training, Judson Wall (2018–present)
Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) – Advanced Training with Rick Miron, PhD, MD (2018)
IV Therapy – Advanced Certification, WSS (2021)
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Salma Pamela Montiel Contreras, Biological & Integrative Dentist
O. BÍO
Mexico City, MEX
Salma Montiel specializes in airway and TMJ health, bioregulatory therapy, and the connection between oral health, hormones, and gut function. Her practice focuses on holistic, toxin-free dentistry, offering protocols that are free from metals and harmful substances.
She provides advanced therapies including ozone treatment, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), neural therapy, dark-field microscopy, and comprehensive diagnostic testing for minerals, vitamins, saliva, and the microbiome. In addition, her work includes SMART protocols and safe mercury amalgam removal methods designed to support full-body health.
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Gina Kissel, RDH, PHDH, MHPTT
McDonald Dental
Phoenix, AZ
ginakissel@mcdonalddental4435.com
With more than 22 years of experience in dental hygiene, Gina has built a career that bridges both clinical practice and education. She holds a Master’s degree in Health Professions Teaching and Technology and is passionate about advancing the field through innovation and mentorship.
Gina has worked in a variety of clinical settings, where she is known for delivering exceptional patient care and promoting the importance of oral health. Her focus on the oral–systemic connection reflects her belief in integrated care that supports both individual and community well-being. Dedicated to ongoing research and professional growth, Gina continues to stay at the forefront of her profession.
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Lauren Rice, RDH, IPDH
Seaside Dental Hygiene Studio
Rockland, ME
lauren@seasidedentalstudio.com
Lauren is an independently practicing dental hygienist based in Midcoast Maine. With a focus on holistic dentistry and orofacial myofunctional therapy, she takes a whole-body approach to preventative dental wellness. She is passionate about providing gentle, thorough care and creating a collaborative experience that empowers patients to manage their oral health in a sustainable way.
Through Seaside Dental Hygiene Studio, Lauren blends preventative dental care with self-care, offering a calming, spa-like environment designed to make each visit approachable and restorative.
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Daniele West, BSDH, RDH, IPDH
Mint Preventative Dental Spa
Berwick, ME
Daniele earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston in 2009. She spent 13 years in private general practice, where she gained extensive experience in preventive care, periodontal therapy, restorative services, and patient education.
With a passion for treating patients as whole individuals, Daniele co-founded an independent dental hygiene practice built on personalized, relationship-based care. Her approach focuses on tailoring treatments to each patient’s unique needs and promoting overall wellness through oral health.
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Kala Myers-French, RDH, IPDH
Balance, Center for Oral Health & Wellness
Rockport, ME
With more than 20 years of experience in dental hygiene, Kala Myers-French is passionate about helping individuals and families achieve lasting oral health through preventive and personalized care. She blends her clinical expertise with a holistic perspective, recognizing that oral health is deeply connected to overall wellness. Her background in public health and years of serving schools in Central Maine reflect her dedication to making care accessible and meaningful for all ages.
Today, Kala offers both in-office and mobile hygiene services designed to meet patients where they are. She specializes in TMJ and oral sleep medicine support, while also empowering patients with education and resources that encourage prevention and whole-body balance. Her mission is to create a supportive, flexible, and compassionate care experience that helps her community thrive—smile by smile.
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Patricia Rivera, RDH, OMT
Hawaii Myo
PO Box 1933 Kapaa, Hawaii, 96746
I am a dental hygienist and myofunctional therapist on Kauai specializing in the connection between oral function and whole-body wellness. I help patients understand how nutrient status affects oral health, airway development, and systemic vitality. My approach is evidence-based, integrative, and focused on long-term results—supporting health from the mouth outward
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Ekta Sem, DMD
Rituals Dental Wellness & Aesthetics
676 Dekalb Pike, Ste. 106, Blue Bell, PA, 19422
At Rituals Dental Wellness and Aesthetics, my philosophy is simple: the mouth is not separate from the body, the mind, or the way you move through the world. Every smile carries a story, a history, and a biology that deserves to be understood- not rushed, minimized, or treated in isolation. I believe in care that feels like exhale energy, where science and soul sit at the same table. Holistic dentistry, to me, is about honoring the entire ecosystem of a person. Your oral microbiome, your nervous system, your habits, your hormones, your stress levels all shape your health. So I look deeper. I use diagnostics that reveal root causes, not just symptoms. I choose materials and treatments that respect the body’s intelligence. I treat inflammation as a whole-body conversation, not just a gum issue. Just as importantly, I want you to feel held. Rituals matter. A space that softens you matters. Beauty matters- not your looks - but the kind of beauty that comes from feeling regulated, confident, and connected to your own well-being. This practice is my way of offering dentistry that heals, nourishes, and empowers. A place where you’re cared for as a whole human, every single time. -
Bec Holt
Oral Health Therapist, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist
Developmental Dental -Mobile clinic - we come to you!
info@developmentaldental.com.au
Bec is an Oral Health Therapist and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist with a passion for helping children develop healthy smiles, breathing patterns and habits from the very start. Through her mobile practice, Developmental Dental, Bec provides gentle, play-based care that supports both oral health and overall wellbeing. She works closely with families to make dental visits a positive experience, while also collaborating with other health professionals to ensure holistic, airway-focused outcomes.
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Dabney Vaccaro, BS, RDH, Clinical Herbalist, Health Coach
Herbal Hygienist
2946 Mountain Valley Road, Keezletown, VA, 22832
Dabney is a dynamic health professional bridging the worlds of clinical dental hygiene and holistic herbal medicine empowering her clients to thrive in body, mind, and spirit. Since 2017, she has served as an instructor at O’Hehir University while continuing her part-time work in clinical hygiene, where she mentors fellow hygienists and advocates for the connection between oral health and whole-body wellness. In 2022, she expanded her impact by launching her clinical herbal practice, offering personalized guidance to clients as a certified herbalist and health coach. Using her knowledge and experience, she helps her clients put the pieces together to achieve overall health and vitality. Today, she channels that same curiosity into her podcast, The Lifestyle Herbalists, where she shares science-backed herbal wisdom and joyful wellness strategies in holistic health. Find her at www.herbalhygienist.com.
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John Humphrey Jr, DDS
Kansas City Dental Works
12705 West 87th Street Parkway, Lenexa, KS, 66215
Dr. Humphrey is a husband and father of 3 beautiful kids. He is dedicated to creating an atmosphere of trust with those that choose to work with him, partnering in the wellness journey they are on. He is a board-certified Biological Dentist and has been caring for patients for over 20 years. His practice, Kansas City Dental Works, serves those who are looking to reduce toxicity from dental treatments to allow for optimal health outcomes. He has a passion for learning and bringing the highest level of care possible for his patients, with an emphasis on biological and airway centered care.
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Iveta Pleša Rutule, DMD
Online consultations SIA EDV AROMA, dental work SIA JK DENT
Āgenskalna str.4-1, Riga, Riga, LV 1048
Specialization in holistic dentistry, focusing on the connection between oral health and overall health. • Additional training and practice in functional medicine (mineral and micronutrient balance, nutrition, detoxification, hormonal health). • Experience with mineral , blood , microbiome analysis (So Check, DNA Smile, ORALIS1 and others) and providing personalized nutritional recommendations. • Clinical expertise in SMART (safe mercury amalgam removal technique) considering mineral balance and inflammation markers. • Continuous professional development in the links between periodontal health, inflammation, hormones, and fertility. • Public speaker and educator, offering seminars and lectures on holistic health, gum health, and the impact of the oral microbiome on overall wellbeing. -
Shannon McNamee, RDH
McDonald Dental
4435 N. 44th ST, Phoenix, AZ, 85018
shannon@mcdonalddental4435.com
I have been a professional in dentistry for more than 35 years. I was practicing full-time in hygiene for more than 20 years and then developed a role that integrated other clinical aspects of dentistry to include the coordination and maintenance of the full mouth reconstructive cases we routinely do, communication with referring doctors, and point of contact for all communications in our concierge style dental office. We focus on oral health and function as it relates to overall health and utilize the most advanced technologies in determining individualized treatment of periodontal and restorative needs. I am still fascinated by dentistry and feel honored and so fortunate to be able to extend care that can make a significant difference in the lives of our patients at a time when dentistry has so much to offer.
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Dr. Amanda Hoffmeister, DDS
Bay Area Kids Dentist, California
Dr. Amanda is a board-certified pediatric dentist committed to getting to the root cause of oral health issues through whole-body, integrated care. She focuses on the oral–systemic connection and uses tools like salivary testing and oral microbiome analysis to understand each child’s unique biology. Her approach looks beyond daily brushing and flossing to include airway health, nutrition, and overall lifestyle, recognizing that a healthy smile is deeply connected to a healthy body.
Her practice approach centers on gentle, patient-focused care designed to empower families with lifelong habits for optimal oral health. She believes dental visits should be positive, fun, and confidence-building, helping children feel safe, supported, and genuinely excited about taking care of their smiles.
She earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of the Pacific, her DDS from the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, and her Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
A passionate advocate and speaker for Green Dentistry , Dr. Amanda is dedicated to a practice model that supports the wellness of both the patient and the planet—offering nontoxic, environmentally conscious options that honor the whole child. -
Elena Dalton, RDH
Lotus Dental
3362 Loma Vista Rd, Ventura, CA, 93004
Elena Dalton RDH, is a passionate advocate for a whole body oral health, specializing in myofunctional therapy, airway health, and the root causes of dental problems. With a deep commitment to understanding the connection between mouth , body, and over all being, Elena helps patients improve not only their smiles but also their breathing, posture, and long-term health. As an active member of American Academy for Oral and Systemic Health (AAOSH), she collaborates with other health care professionals to create personalized treatment plans that go beyond the symptoms-supporting better breathing, healthier smiles, and improved quality of life.