AHS LIVE ONLINE CE WORKSHOP
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

Limited seating available · CE Credits Awarded

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.
Treat the cause, not the symptom — develop the arch, make room, and protect the airway.
Catch the growth window — fixed expansion in tweens and teens, across the mixed and adult dentition.
The conservative, non-surgical range — and when a case needs surgical referral.

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

Identify underdeveloped arches and determine when the remaining growth window can be used for fixed, non-surgical expansion.

Learn how fixed expanders and self-ligating braces can serve as valuable tools for improving arch development, function, and treatment outcomes in teen patients.

Describe a foundation-first approach to developing the adult arch using removable expansion and clear aligners
A case review of developing the adult arch with removable expanders and dentoalveolar remodeling using clear aligners — no surgery required.

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
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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.
Watch the full recording within 60 days of the live event and earn 2.5 On-Demand CE
credits at your pace.
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2.5 CE Credits
$249 $199 Intro 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.
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.
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