Pediatric Airway Health:

Where Form meets Function with Medicine, Dentistry, and Surgery

with Dr. Umakanth Katwa & Dr. Stanley Liu

Building on the foundation of the Pediatric Mini-Residency with Dr. Ben Miraglia, this advanced program dives deeper into pediatric airway orthodontics—bridging early diagnosis, functional therapy, and expansion techniques across developmental stages.

Through real case studies and hands-on expander design discussions, participants will learn to confidently plan and execute airway-centered orthodontic treatments for patients ages 3 to 12.

Pediatric Airway Health: Where Form meets Function with Medicine, Dentistry, and Surgery

with Drs. Umakanth Katwa & Stanley Liu

Pediatric Airway Health:

Where Form meets Function with Medicine, Dentistry, and Surgery

Course Description

This must-see, interdisciplinary course for all dental professionals redefines how we understand, communicate, and collaborate in pediatric airway health.

Led by Dr. Umakanth Katwa, Pediatric Pulmonologist and Sleep Medicine Specialist, and Dr. Stanley Liu, Oral & Maxillofacial and ENT-sleep surgeon, the program explores how craniofacial growth and airway physiology shape children’s breathing, function, and overall development. Through engaging lectures and case-based discussions, attendees will gain practical insights into recognizing early dysfunction, aligning medical and dental diagnostics, and co-managing care to promote optimal growth and lifelong health.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the relationship between craniofacial growth, airway physiology, and pediatric breathing patterns.
Identify early developmental markers and dysfunctions that compromise airway health in children.
Integrate collaborative medical–dental-surgical strategies to enhance communication, diagnosis, and treatment outcomes.
Apply evidence-based approaches to guide craniofacial growth and support functional breathing during critical developmental stages.
Recognize how early intervention can prevent long-term airway, sleep, and structural health issues in pediatric patients.

Pediatric Airway Health:

Where Form meets Function with Medicine, Dentistry, and Surgery

Course Description

This must-see, interdisciplinary course for all dental professionals redefines how we understand, communicate, and collaborate in pediatric airway health.

Led by Dr. Umakanth Katwa, Pediatric Pulmonologist and Sleep Medicine Specialist, and Dr. Stanley Liu, Oral & Maxillofacial and ENT-sleep surgeon, the program explores how craniofacial growth and airway physiology shape children’s breathing, function, and overall development. Through engaging lectures and case-based discussions, attendees will gain practical insights into recognizing early dysfunction, aligning medical and dental diagnostics, and co-managing care to promote optimal growth and lifelong health.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the relationship between craniofacial growth, airway physiology, and pediatric breathing patterns.
Identify early developmental markers and dysfunctions that compromise airway health in children.
Integrate collaborative medical–dental-surgical strategies to enhance communication, diagnosis, and treatment outcomes.
Apply evidence-based approaches to guide craniofacial growth and support functional breathing during critical developmental stages.
Recognize how early intervention can prevent long-term airway, sleep, and structural health issues in pediatric patients.

Pediatric Airway Health:

Where Form meets Function with Medicine, Dentistry, and Surgery with Dr. Umakanth Katwa and Dr. Stanley Liu

Date & Time

Friday, March 13th, 2026 | 8:45 AM - 5:30 PM EST

(High speed internet connection required for virtual)

Download Agenda

Tuition Fee: $899 $699

Tuition includes

(7) CE Hours
PDF course handouts

Can't make it? Reach out to us to have on-demand access!

On-Demand Access

30-Day On-Demand Access will be available after the live course.

Complete the course at your own pace

Email [email protected] if interested.

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!

Umakanth Katwa, MD

Dr. Umakanth Katwa is a board-certified pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist at Boston Children’s Hospital and Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School. He directs the Pediatric Sleep Laboratory and Sleep Apnea Program, with expertise in pediatric sleep-disordered breathing and non-invasive ventilation.

Stanley Liu, MD DDS

Dr. Stanley Liu is a dual board-certified otolaryngologist and oral & maxillofacial surgeon at Stanford University. He is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery and a leading expert in surgical treatments for obstructive sleep apnea and craniofacial airway disorders.

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.