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Airway Aware

Early Interceptive Assessment & Treatment CE

A 2-Day Immersive Pediatric Airway Event for Dentists, Orthodontists & Airway-Focused Clinicians

📍 Cornelius, North Carolina
📅 August 28–29, 2026
👥 Limited to 20 Attendees

Hosted by Dr. Clemens Paffenholz, M.Sc., DTMD & Renata Nehme, RDH, BSDH, COM®

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Airway Aware

Early Interceptive Assessment & Treatment CE

A 2-Day Immersive Pediatric Airway Event for Dentists, Orthodontists & Airway-Focused Clinicians

📍 Cornelius, North Carolina
📅 August 28–29, 2026
👥 Limited to 20 Attendees

Hosted by Dr. Clemens Paffenholz, M.Sc., DTMD & Renata Nehme, RDH, BSDH, COM®

REGISTER NOW

Why This Course Matters


Children with airway dysfunction often present long before symptoms become severe.

Mouth breathing, poor craniofacial development, malocclusion, dysfunctional oral habits, sleep-disordered breathing, and compensatory patterns are frequently missed in everyday clinical practice.

This event was created to help clinicians recognize those early signs, understand what they mean structurally and functionally, and confidently begin applying airway-focused concepts in practice.

Through a combination of lectures, case discussions, collaborative learning, and real clinical application, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of early interceptive airway assessment and treatment.

Why This Course Matters


Children with airway dysfunction often present long before symptoms become severe.

Mouth breathing, poor craniofacial development, malocclusion, dysfunctional oral habits, sleep-disordered breathing, and compensatory patterns are frequently missed in everyday clinical practice.

This event was created to help clinicians recognize those early signs, understand what they mean structurally and functionally, and confidently begin applying airway-focused concepts in practice.

Through a combination of lectures, case discussions, collaborative learning, and real clinical application, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of early interceptive airway assessment and treatment.

 

Designed For:

  • General Dentists
  • Pediatric Dentists
  • Early Orthodontists
  • Airway-Focused Clinicians
  • Interdisciplinary Providers Interested in Pediatric Airway

WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE

DIFFERENT

An Intimate Learning Environment

Limited to only 20 attendees to encourage collaboration, discussion, and personalized learning.

Real Clinical Application

Practical concepts you can begin implementing immediately in practice.

Structural + Functional Perspective

Learn both the orthodontic/structural side and the myofunctional/functional side of pediatric airway treatment.

Interactive Case Discussions

Collaborative treatment planning and audience participation throughout the event.

 

Interdisciplinary Approach

Understand when to monitor, when to intervene, and when to refer.

 

Interactive Case Discussions

Collaborative treatment planning and audience participation throughout the event.

Interdisciplinary Approach

Understand when to monitor, when to intervene, and when to refer.

Meet the Speakers

Renata Nehme

CERTIFIED OROFACIAL MYOLOGIST

Renata Nehme is a distinguished educator, mentor, and specialist in Orofacial Myology. With extensive clinical experience and a passion for improving patient care, she has treated over 700 patients with Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders across more than 20 countries. Renata has spoken internationally on a range of topics including sleep-disordered breathing, sleep surgery rehabilitation, orofacial myofunctional therapy treatment protocols, and screening for orofacial myofunctional disorders.

In 2021, Renata founded Airway Circle, an online airway study club for healthcare professionals. This platform has enabled her to mentor over 70 myofunctional therapists through the advanced professional development course, Myo Circle, alongside other dedicated Airway Circle Board Members.

Renata's commitment to ongoing professional education and steadfast efforts to raise awareness of and advance the body of knowledge pertaining to airway health orofacial myofunctional disorders position her as a leader in this ever-evolving specialized area of study.

Dr. Clemens Paffenholz

M.Sc. (Orthodontics), DTMD

Dr. Clemens Paffenholz is a Germany-based orthodontic and restorative dental clinician known for his airway-focused and function-driven approach to patient care. Practicing at Zahnärzte am Perlach in Augsburg, Germany, he integrates digital orthodontics, aligner therapy, restorative principles, and interdisciplinary airway concepts to support long-term functional stability and optimal patient outcomes.

With advanced training in orthodontics, restorative dentistry, periodontology, and implant therapy, Dr. Paffenholz is passionate about early interceptive treatment and the connection between airway health, facial growth, and overall function. He is the Co-Founder of the Vienna Airway Congress and an international speaker, lecturing on airway-centered care, digital dentistry, and interdisciplinary treatment planning across Europe and internationally.

Early Registration

$399

 Regular registration: $500

👥  Limited to 20 attendees  

Register early and receive:

  • Special discounted pricing
  • 30 days of complimentary access to the Airway Circle Membership
  • Access to weekly airway education and recorded content during your membership period

Registration Includes:

  • 2-Day Live CE Course
  • Interactive Case Discussions
  • Breakfast Networking Sessions
  • Lunch Both Days
  • Course Materials
  • Social Event Access
  • CE Certificate
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By the end of this course, attendees will be able to:

  • Recognize early signs of pediatric airway dysfunction

  • Understand how craniofacial growth impacts airway development

  • Differentiate genetic vs environmental influences

  • Identify structural and functional red flags

  • Understand timing for intervention

  • Apply practical airway assessment concepts in office

  • Understand expansion appliance selection and application

  • Integrate myofunctional therapy with orthodontic treatment

  • Improve interdisciplinary collaboration and referrals

  • Build more confidence in pediatric airway decision-making

Event Location

📍 Lake Norman Orthodontics
9615 Caldwell Commons Cir STE A
Cornelius, NC 28031

Join Us for an Immersive Pediatric Airway Experience

This course was intentionally designed to create meaningful discussion, collaborative learning, and practical clinical application in a small-group setting.

If you are looking to deepen your understanding of pediatric airway assessment, growth, development, expansion, and myofunctional integration, we would love to have you join us.

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