October 2025 | Breathing Easy: Integrating Airway Considerations

Malocclusion is rarely just about straight teeth. Vaulted palates, collapsed arches, and hidden breathing patterns often go undetected in routine exams—yet these factors hold the key to comprehensive, health-centered care.

In this insightful session, Dr. Patricia Swaintek-Lamb invites you to reimagine your approach to clear aligner therapy. You will learn how to assess through a broader clinical lens, integrate airway considerations, and present treatment plans that inspire patient trust.

What You Will Learn:

• The Hidden Signs: How to identify “red flags” like vaulted palates and breathing patterns that traditional exams miss.
• Confidence in Communication: Strategies to present airway and clear aligner solutions effectively without feeling “salesy.”
• Holistic Treatment Planning: How to address aesthetic concerns while simultaneously tackling functional airway issues.
• Workflow Integration: Practical steps to add airway-focused clear aligner therapy to your existing daily workflow.