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AHS LIVE ONLINE CE WORKSHOP

Expand,

don't extract.

Non-surgical expansion for tweens and teens — developing the jaws to make room for every tooth and open the airway.

with Dr. Ben Miraglia

Chief Clinical Officer, Airway Health Solutions

Join live online with Q&A — or rewatch anytime for 60 days.

Limited seating available · CE Credits Awarded

Overview

Crowding is a sign of underdeveloped jaws, not too many teeth — and extraction never addresses that cause. In this two-hour workshop, Dr. Ben Miraglia covers the why, when, and what of non-surgical, non-extraction care for tweens and teens: developing the arch with fixed expansion across the mixed and adult dentition, while growth is still available, to create room and support the airway, and recognizing when a case warrants surgical referral. A bonus case review extends the approach to the adult arch.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

We never extract for crowding.

Crowding is a sign of underdeveloped jaws — not too many teeth. The answer is a bigger foundation, not fewer teeth.

Why

W

hy

THE CASE

Treat the cause, not the symptom — develop the arch, make room, and protect the airway.

When

W

hen

THE WINDOW

Catch the growth window — fixed expansion in tweens and teens, across the mixed and adult dentition.

What

W

hat

THE OPTIONS

The conservative, non-surgical range — and when a case needs surgical referral.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion, you'll be able to:

Explain why crowding reflects underdeveloped jaws rather than excess teeth, and why extraction does not address the cause.

Identify candidates across the mixed and adult dentition — tweens and teens — and the growth window in which fixed, non-surgical expansion is effective.

Recognize the limits of non-surgical correction and determine when to refer for surgical care.

Describe a non-surgical approach to developing the adult arch using a removable expander and clear aligners.

★ BONUS CASE REVIEW

Adult Non-Surgical Expansion

A case review of developing the adult arch with removable expanders and dentoalveolar remodeling using clear aligners — no surgery required.

YOUR FACULTY

FEATURING

Dr. Ben Miraglia, DDS

Dr. Ben Miraglia, DDS

A leading voice in airway-focused, growth-guided dentistry

Dr. Miraglia is a dentist and educator focused on airway health and early, non-surgical jaw development in growing children and teens. His clinical work centers on widening the arches with fixed expanders and braces — creating room for teeth and the tongue, supporting the nasal airway, and helping families avoid extractions while growth is still on their side.

He teaches clinicians how to recognize narrow jaws and airway issues early and intervene during the window when growth does much of the work — bringing the conversation about airway, expansion, and early treatment to general dentists, orthodontists, and the families they serve.

DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery

Focus on Airway & Growth Guidance

Non-Surgical Arch Development

Clinical Educator & Lecturer

Early-Intervention Advocate

Treats Children & Teens

DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery

Focus on Airway & Growth Guidance

Non-Surgical Arch Development

Clinical Educator & Lecturer

Early-Intervention Advocate

Treats Children & Teens

ONE REGISTRATION - FULL ACCESS - eaRN ce eITHER way

Two Ways To Earn Your CE

Same registration, same price — choose live engagement, self-paced flexibility, or both.

OPTION 01 · L I V E

Attend Wednesday Night

Join Dr. Miraglia Wednesday, August 12 at 7:00 PM ET with live Q&A discussion for immediate answers. Earn 2.5 Live CE credits.

OPTION 02 · ON-DEMAND

Watch On Your Time

Watch the full recording within 60 days of the live event and earn 2.5 On-Demand CE

credits at your pace.

WHEN

Wednesday

August 12 · 7–9:30 PM ET

FORMAT

Live + On-Demand

60-Day Access

CE CREDIT

2.5 CE

Live or On-Demand

TUITION

$249 $199

Intro Launch Price

EXPAND, Don't Extract Workshop

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  • Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM ET

  • Live Virtual via Zoom

  • 2.5 CE Credits

  • $299 $249 Intro Launch Price

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Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be offered. Attendee may attend a future virtual or live event if unable to attend the scheduled event.

Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be offered. Attendee may attend a future virtual or live event if unable to attend the scheduled event.

If the live event needs to be cancelled due to Covid or unforeseen events, AHS will run the Advanced Mini-Residency virtually. AHS will refund the live tuition difference.