Intro to Airway

Breathing, Sleep, Oral Ties, and the Role of Myofunctional Therapy

Learn the fundamentals of airway health and begin to understand how to properly guide your patients throughout their journey.

👉 A foundational, on-demand course designed for healthcare professionals ready to start exploring airway.

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What is Airway Health?

Airway health requires proper development of orofacial structures, function, and behaviors that support:

  • Breathing
  • Chewing
  • Swallowing
  • Oral rest posture
  • Sleep

👉 When one of these is off, everything is affected.

 
What is the cost of not learning this today?
How many patients are we missing?
  • The child who mouth breathes
  • The patient who snores but was never screened
  • The orthodontic case that relapses
  • The adult living with chronic fatigue and poor sleep
You’re already seeing it. You just haven’t been shown how to connect the dots.

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Course Overview

This online, self-paced course was created for healthcare professionals who want a clear introduction to airway—without jumping straight into advanced training.

Perfect for:

   ✨ Speech-Language Pathologists

   ✨ Dentists & Orthodontists

   ✨ Dental Hygienists

   ✨ IBCLCs

   ✨ ENTs / Physicians

   ✨ Pediatricians

   ✨ Chiropractors

   ✨ Occupational & Physical Therapists

   ✨ Any provider wanting to better understand airway


This course is:

âś“ A clear, structured introduction to airway

âś“ Designed for beginners or airway-curious provide

âś“ A way to connect breathing, function, and development

âś“ Perfect for individuals or entire teams

This course is not:

âś— A certification program

âś— A treatment protocol course

âś— A replacement for advanced training

 

What You’ll Learn

What You’ll Learn

Breathing

Breastfeeding

Orofacial muscles

Craniofacial development

Oral habits

Oral ties

Myofunctional disorders

Sleep

Case studies

 

Additional topics include:

  • Breathing mechanics
  • Sleep-disordered breathing
  • Oral ties and their impact on airway
  • Myofunctional therapy and its benefits
  • Real-life case examples

Course Details

  • Online, self-paced
  • Approximately 10 hours of content
  • Watch anytime, anywhere
  • PACE CEs available for an additional charge

Your Instructors

Our instructors are experienced clinicians and leaders in airway health.

Angela Richwine, RDH, BAS
Fundamentals of Airway, Dental Landmarks

Tamara Thomas, RDH, COM®
Conditions of the Tongue, Oral Ties and Function

Melissa Schiff, IBCLC, RLC
Impact of Oral Restrictions on Breastfeeding and Airway

Toni-Ann Antoniato, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC
Early Feeding and Development, Noxious & Prolonged Oral Habits and the Impact on Airway 

Janine Stiene, MA, CCC-SLP
Early Feeding and Development, Noxious & Prolonged Oral Habits and the Impact on Airway 

Kristie Gatto, MA, CCC-SLP, COM®
The Orofacial Complex

Amanda Chastain, MA, CCC-SLP, COM®
The Orofacial Complex

Ann Blau, MS, CCC-SLP, CMT ®
Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders: Identifying Signs and Symptoms

Robyn Walsh, MS, CCC-SLP
Interdisciplinary Tongue-Tie Assessment : From Form to Function

Dr. Richard Baxter, DMD, MS
Interdisciplinary Tongue-Tie Assessment : From Form to Function

Nicole Goldfarb, MA, CCC-SLP, COM®
The Essential Role of the Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist in the Treatment of Dentofacial and Airway Problems

Dr. Steve Carstensen, DDS
Breathing and Airway Support: Part of Everyday Dental Practice 

Dr. Jerald Simmons, MD
The Broad Spectrum of Treatments for Sleep Breathing Disturbances

Kahl Goldfarb, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, OMT
The Role of the Physical Therapist in Treating Airway Dysfunction

Dr. Bill Harrell, DDS, Orthodontist
What Influences Craniofacial Growth, Complex Case Studies

Dr. Karen Parker-Davidson, DHA, MSA, M.Ed, MSN, RN
Nasal Function in Practice: Understanding and Managing the Oral-Nasal Airway Health Connection

Madison Scott, RDH
How to Implement Myofunctional Therapy in the Dental Office

Kimmie Herrera, RDH
How to Implement Myofunctional Therapy in the Dental Office

Dr. Paulo Soares, DDS, Orthodontist 
A Modern Approach to Airway and Myofunctional Therapy Orthodontics Using the Myobrace System

Dr. Dipesh Sitaram, DDS
Looking at Cone Beam CTs

Course Benefits

Course Benefits

AFTER THIS COURSE, YOU WILL:
  • Recognize signs and symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing
  • Begin screening patients with greater confidence
  • Understand how breathing, function, and development connect
  • Communicate your findings more clearly with patients
  • Start integrating airway awareness into your practice
THIS COURSE HELPS YOU:
  • Identify red flags you may currently be missing
  • Ask better questions during patient visits
  • Understand when and where to refer
  • Begin having airway conversations with confidence 

 

Why this matters

BETTER UNDERSTANDING AIRWAY LEADS TO:
  • Improved patient outcomes
  • Earlier intervention
  • Better interdisciplinary collaboration
  • More comprehensive care
AND FOR YOU:
  • Increased confidence
  • Expanded clinical awareness
  • Growth in your professional opportunities

Ready to get started?

👉 Enroll Now and begin your airway journey today. 

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