The Future of Airway Dentistry Starts Here
Airway-Academy provides modern continuing education for providers who want to better understand breathing, facial development, sleep, and functional treatment approaches.
Through live courses, webinars, and digital education, we help clinicians implement airway-focused care with confidence.
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Register for Our Next Live Event – June 27, 2026
Location: New York City, NY
Integrated Adult MARPE with Clear Aligner Therapy
Join featured guest educator Dr. Lena Sapozhnikoff for an advanced clinical course focused on integrating adult skeletal expansion with clear aligner therapy. Learn modern airway-driven protocols, case selection, treatment planning, and strategies for achieving stable, esthetic outcomes with minimal diastema.
June 27,2026 8AM-6PM
New York, NY
Introduction to Airway and Functional Orthodontics
This two-day immersive course introduces clinicians to the foundations of airway-focused dentistry and functional orthodontics. Through hands-on learning, real case reviews, and practical clinical protocols, providers will gain the confidence to recognize airway concerns and begin integrating airway-centered care into everyday practice
July 17–18, 2026 • Atlanta, GA
Introduction to Airway and Functional Orthodontics
Designed for dentists and interdisciplinary providers, this foundational course explores the connection between airway health, craniofacial development, sleep-disordered breathing, and long-term patient outcomes. Learn practical systems and treatment concepts that can immediately elevate both patient care and clinical confidence.
October 23–24, 2026 • Phoenix, AZ
Register for Our Next Live Event June 27th 2026 - New York, NY
Integrating Adult MARPE with Clear Aligner Therapy
Adult expansion is reshaping the future of airway-focused dentistry. In this advanced clinical course, Dr. Lena Sapozhnikoff shares a real-world approach to combining MARPE and clear aligner therapy for predictable skeletal expansion, improved airway outcomes, and efficient interdisciplinary treatment planning.
Through case-based learning and practical implementation strategies, clinicians will gain insight into when expansion is necessary, how to integrate aligners successfully, and how to confidently bring modern adult expansion protocols into practice.
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You can change your patients’ lives by changing how they breathe.
Better breathing starts with better awareness—discover the insights shaping modern airway care.
LEADERS IN AIRWAY INNOVATION
Purpose-Driven Providers
Driven by a shared passion for airway health and whole-patient care, Dr. Stephanie Sweeney and Dr. Sarah Johnson founded The Airway Academy to advance a more modern, interdisciplinary approach to dentistry.
What began as a personal mission has evolved into a growing educational platform dedicated to helping providers transform lives through better breathing, healthier development, and long-term patient outcomes.
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Sleep-disordered breathing affects approximately 1.2% to 5.7% of children, with prevalence peaking between ages 2 and 8.
-NCBI-Pediatric SDB
Did you know? Untreated sleep apnea is linked to increased risks of high blood pressure, stroke, and heart disease.
- American Heart Association – Sleep Apnea & Heart Disease
Children and adolescents with sleep-disordered breathing have a threefold increased risk of developing neurobehavioral impairments, including attention deficits and behavioral issues.
- BMC Pediatrics
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Self-Paced Learning for the Airway-Focused Provider
Elevate your clinical skills with accessible, accredited education—designed to fit your schedule.
Airway Basics
Understand the fundamentals of sleep-disordered breathing and its impact on health.
Myofunctional Therapy Essentials
Learn how to recognize oral dysfunction and support collaborative therapy.
Tongue Tie Evaluation
Master screening techniques and referral strategies for tethered oral tissues.
Appliance Therapy in Airway Care
Get practical guidance on selecting and managing airway-friendly dental appliances.
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