Sleep Apnea Is a Traumatic Brain Injury of the Night: The Case for Airway-Centered Orthodontics
News & Blog A traumatic brain injury makes most of us think of a pro football player or boxer having his “bell rung.” We can all picture the physical trauma of soft brain tissue impacting hard bone and understand what trauma means. But in reality, brains can sustain injuries just as damaging in the long […]
The Extraction Debate Is Not Over — Even Though It Should Be
News & Blog An inventor seeking to produce a perpetual motion machine might get advice from orthodontists who have successfully kept the extraction/non-extraction debate in motion for well over a hundred years. As a brand new orthodontic resident at the University of Minnesota, I assigned myself the task of reading and scanning all the refereed […]
Common Mistakes in Airway Orthodontics: Lessons Learned the Hard Way
An experienced orthodontist shares common airway treatment mistakes, hard lessons learned, and why mentorship, planning, and restraint matter.
Preventing Cuspid Impaction: A Clinical Journey That Changed Orthodontic Thinking
A firsthand orthodontic journey revealing how early diagnosis and intervention can prevent cuspid impaction and avoid long-term dental damage.
Why My Worst Airway Case Became My Greatest Teacher
A complex airway failure involving surgery, space reopening, and myofunctional therapy reveals why early nasal breathing is critical to lifelong health.
They Laughed When I Talked About Forward Growth Until the Evidence Turned Them Around
Once dismissed as impossible, forward facial growth proved real through careful measurement. A candid look at skepticism, mistakes, and airway evidence.
The Untold Secret of Airway Success: How to Build Your Own Dream Team
Airway success depends on more than clinical skill. Learn how building a true team—not just staff—prevents burnout and transforms patient care.
The Airway Lesson Dental Schools Forgot and How You Can Learn It Now
Despite ADA airway screening mandates, dental schools still fall short. Learn how airway-focused dentists are filling the gap through real-world mentorship.
Little Known Ways to Spot Hidden Airway Problems
Hidden airway problems are often missed. Learn the subtle signs parents and dentists can spot early to protect a child’s airway, health, and development.
If You Think Airway Is Too Hard, You Haven’t Seen What My Students Can Do
Airway dentistry doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. See how structured mentorship helps dentists gain confidence and achieve powerful airway outcomes.