AHS Mini-Residency

with Piya Gandhi, DDS

Integrating Laser Tongue Tie Releases into Pediatric Airway - Sleep Dentistry

Integrating Laser Tongue Tie Releases into Pediatric Airway- Sleep Dentistry

with Piya Gandhi, DDS

AHS Mini-Residency with Piya Gandhi, DDS

Integrating Laser Tongue Tie Releases into Pediatric Airway - Sleep Dentistry

This comprehensive 6-module didactic mini-residency plus live case-based Q&A equips dental and airway providers to confidently diagnose, treat, and integrate laser tongue-tie release into pediatric airway dentistry.

Participants will explore the science, function, and clinical application of tethered oral tissue (TOT) management — from accurate diagnosis to safe and effective release protocols.

By reinforcing concepts through real case reviews, this course provides practical tools to elevate patient outcomes and strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify tethered oral tissues and describe their effects on feeding, speech, craniofacial growth, and airway development.
Differentiate between functional and anatomical diagnostic tools for TOT assessment.
Explain the Function First Model and its role in team-based pediatric airway care.
Describe laser release protocols including device selection, anesthesia, and post-operative care.
Evaluate infant, child, and adolescent case studies to understand treatment pathways and outcomes.
Implement systems for staff training, patient communication, and insurance/billing.
Apply didactic learning through interactive case reviews to strengthen clinical decision-making.

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the current paradigms in the etiology of adult sleep disorders and their impact on airway health.
Identify undiagnosed airway and sleep-related conditions in adult patients within a dental practice.
Compare available anatomic solutions for airway improvement and evaluate their applications.
Explain how soft tissue laser technologies (Fotona & LightScalpel) support adult airway and sleep health treatment.

Bonus:

Gain insight into how circadian rhythm and metabolic health strategies can complement airway and sleep care.

Explore language to unpack the complexity Sleep Apnea’s severity metrics: AHI, RDI, REI, the many definitions of hypopnea, obstructive vs central sleep apnea.
Recognize the nuanced language that goes into the discussion of individual risk associated with Sleep Apnea and know how to collaboratively apply this language with your patients.
Comprehend the complexity of the underlying pathophysiology of Sleep Apnea, by breaking apart the “many moving parts” of obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea and seeing how they relate to one another.
Implement a patient-centered approach to understand and clarify a patient's sleep-wake complaints by establishing their narrative.
Comprehend and critically evaluate the many different testing options for the diagnosis of Sleep Apnea,
Comprehend and critically evaluate the many different options available for the treatment of Sleep Apnea, including a discussion of emerging options, like INSPIRE and EXCITE.
Comprehend and clinically integrate basic science concepts of the regulation of sleep-wake signaling (an introduction to the Two Process Model). This objective will include a practical working knowledge of the complexity sensemaking tool: The Circadian Rhythmo-Wheel.
Identify and triage common complications of therapy, including positive airway pressure toxicity, Willis Ekbom Disease (“restless legs syndrome”) and treatment emergent central sleep apnea.

Apply the patient-centered collaborative complexity sensemaking tool, the "Five Finger Approach," to unpack nonspecific sleep-wake complaints.
Deploy strategies of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi), such as proactive wind-down time, sleep restriction therapy, stimulus control therapy, and chronotherapy.

AHS Mini-Residency with Piya Gandhi, DDS

Integrating Laser Tongue Tie Releases into Pediatric Airway - Sleep Dentistry

Live Virtual Format

Join this 2-day live interactive session via Zoom.

(High speed internet connection required for Live Virtual Course)

If registered but can't attend live, we will give 30-day access once the recording is available.

Date & Time

January 9th & 23rd, 2026 (2 days)

Fee

~~$2499~~ $1999 (Introductory Price)

Why Attend?

Learn directly from Dr. Piya Gandhi, a board-certified pediatric dentist and creator of the Function First Model
Master laser tongue-tie protocols for infants, children, and adolescents
Understand the functional impacts of TOTs on feeding, speech, and airway development
Gain practical systems for staff training, patient communication, and insurance
Integrate airway-centered care into your pediatric practice
Earn 10.5 AGD PACE-approved CEUs

Airway Chat with Dr. David McCarty

Treating the Acute TMD Patient

This was an epic hour of dental education!

Watch Dr. Gelb's and Dr. Miraglia's informative hour filled with learnings about managing the Acute TMD Patient and Collaborative Care using Airway Orthodontics to help treat TMD patients.

You will be amazed by the pearls provided throughout the entire hour. Please consider sharing with your colleagues!

Piya Gandhi, DDS

Dr. Piya Gandhi is a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist and creator of the Function First Model. Her work bridges the gap between traditional pediatric dentistry and functional airway care. Through her practice and educational programs, she guides providers to recognize how tethered oral tissues impact feeding, speech, growth, and airway development.

She serves as a board member of the Airway Revolution and an affiliate of The Breathe Institute, continuing to advance pediatric airway health worldwide.

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

Have questions about these courses?Contact us for more information | Pacific Time Zone options | Convenient monthly payments.

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.

Have questions about these Mini Residencies?Contact us for more information | Pacific Time Zone options | Convenient monthly payments.

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.