From Conflict to Collaboration

Navigating the

Orthodontic Airway Conversation

How to raise airway growth and early intervention concerns with orthodontic colleagues using evidence, clinical judgment, and collaboration.

with Dr. Mike DeLuke

DDS, MDS - BIO

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

Limited seating available · CE Credits Awarded

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Airway Health Solutions

Airway Health Solutions · Live online workshop

From Conflict
to Collaboration.

Navigating Difficult Conversations with Your Orthodontic Colleagues

Two clinicians. Different recommendations.
A parent caught in the middle.

How do you move forward? Join Dr. Mike DeLuke to learn how to discuss conflicting orthodontic recommendations, support your concerns with evidence, and keep the child’s care at the center.

2.5 CEEarn live or on-demand
60-day accessLive workshop + recording

October 7, 2026 · 7–9:30 PM ET
Live online with Q&A

Register for $199Introductory price $249
Dr. Mike DeLuke, full original portrait
Dr. Mike DeLuke

DDS, MDS
Board-certified orthodontist

THE MOMENT THAT MATTERS

Different recommendations.
One child’s care.

A parent beside her child during a dental visit

A parent hears one recommendation from an orthodontist and a different perspective from you. Questions about crowding, growth, tongue space, or early intervention leave the family unsure what to do next.

You need a way to explain what you see, support your concerns with evidence, and help the family make an informed decision.

Learn to address the disagreement with evidence, clear communication, and a shared focus on the patient.

A MESSAGE FROM DR. MIKE DELUKE

Advocate with confidence.

Hear from Dr. Mike DeLuke, then join him for research, resources, and practical tools to navigate difficult orthodontic conversations.

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WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH

Make the case.
Move care forward.

Leave with practical ways to explain your concerns, discuss the evidence, and help families navigate differing recommendations.

01 /

Understand the difference

Recognize how training, treatment philosophy, and interpretation of research shape orthodontic recommendations.

02 /

Support your concern

Use evidence-based principles to discuss airway-focused evaluation, craniofacial growth, and early intervention.

03 /

Deliver it confidently

Communicate your observations clearly to colleagues and families, with patient-centered decision-making at the core.

Built for the airway conversation.

Especially relevant for general and pediatric dentists. Allied health professionals can explore communication strategies that support interdisciplinary care within their scope.

Dr. Mike DeLuke presenting orthodontic imaging during a teaching session
Teaching the next generation of clinicians.

Dr. Mike DeLuke currently serves as adjunct faculty in the Pediatric Dental Residency program at Healthcare Network in Naples, Florida. His teaching focuses on early, proactive orthodontic care and airway-centered treatment.

LEARN FROM THE ORTHODONTIST

Dr. Mike DeLuke

DDS · Master of Dental Science
Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics

Dr. DeLuke brings nearly two decades of private practice experience to his work in orthodontic education and clinical teaching.

He earned his DDS at SUNY Stony Brook and completed his master's degree and orthodontic specialty training at the University of Connecticut. He also serves as visiting faculty in the Department of Orthodontics at Montefiore Einstein Hospital in the Bronx, New York.

An orthodontist's perspective on evidence, early intervention, and the conversations that connect care.

ONE REGISTRATION · TWO WAYS TO LEARN

Earn 2.5 CE.
Live or on your schedule.

01 · LIVE ONLINE

Be there Wednesday night.

Join Dr. DeLuke October 7, 7–9:30 PM ET. Bring your questions for the live Q&A and earn 2.5 live CE.

02 · ON-DEMAND

Watch when it works for you.

Your registration includes 60-day access to the recording. Watch within that window to earn 2.5 on-demand CE.

2.5 CE total. Watching both formats does not double the credit.

FROM CONFLICT TO COLLABORATION

Speak up.
With substance.

Navigating Difficult Conversations with Your Orthodontic Colleagues

Research, resources, and practical communication strategies with Dr. Mike DeLuke.

RESERVE YOUR REGISTRATION

2.5 CE · 60-day access

$249 $199

Introductory workshop price

  • Wednesday, October 7, 2026
  • 7–9:30 PM ET · Live virtual via Zoom
  • Live Q&A with Dr. DeLuke
  • 60-day recording access
  • 2.5 CE live or on-demand
Register for the workshop

Complete registration securely with Airway Health Solutions.

FAQ

We got you.

What if I can't attend live?

Your registration includes 60-day access to the recording. You can watch on-demand and earn 2.5 CE within that window.

Who is this workshop designed for?

General and pediatric dentists navigating orthodontic treatment conversations. Allied health professionals are also welcome to explore interdisciplinary communication within their professional scope.

Can I earn CE twice?

This workshop offers 2.5 CE total, earned live or on-demand. You can rewatch for learning, but cannot claim duplicate credit for the same workshop.

What is the cancellation policy?

AHS does not offer refunds. If you cannot attend the scheduled event, AHS allows attendance at a future virtual or live event. Contact AHS with registration questions.

Register now · $199 · 2.5 CE

Overview

Orthodontic treatment recommendations can vary considerably depending on the clinician's philosophy, training, and interpretation of the evidence. Pediatric and general dentists frequently find themselves navigating difficult conversations when an orthodontic recommendation appears inconsistent with their understanding of airway health, craniofacial development, or early intervention.

This course provides practical communication strategies to help dentists advocate effectively for their patients while preserving strong interdisciplinary relationships. Participants will learn how to evaluate treatment recommendations, recognize areas where evidence is evolving, communicate concerns professionally, and facilitate collaborative decision-making that prioritizes long-term patient health.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Navigating the CONVERSATION.

Turning clinical differences into better patient-centered care

Why

W

hy

ADVOCACY

Better patient outcomes require clinicians who are willing to speak up for what they see.

When

W

hen

MISALIGNMENT

When an orthodontic recommendation conflicts with your clinical understanding of airway health, growth, or early intervention.

What

W

hat

COLLABORATION

Learn how to evaluate the recommendation, communicate concerns, and advocate for the patient while preserving the professional relationship.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion, you'll be able to:

Identify the educational, scientific, and practical factors that contribute to differing orthodontic treatment philosophies.

Apply effective communication strategies when discussing concerns about orthodontic treatment recommendations with colleagues and families.

Explain the current evidence supporting airway-focused orthodontic evaluation and early intervention using principles of evidence-based medicine.

Advocate for collaborative, patient-centered care while maintaining strong interdisciplinary relationships.

YOUR FACULTY

FEATURING

Dr. Mike DeLuke

Mike Deluke, DDS, MDS-BIO

A leading voice in in airway-focused and evidence-based orthodontics and interceptive treatment.

Dr. Michael K. DeLuke is a board certified orthodontist who received his DDS from SUNY Stony Brook and completed his master’s in dental science and specialty training in orthodontics at UConn, where he served as Chief Resident in his final year.

He owned and operated DeLuke Orthodontics in Schenectady, NY for almost two decades before retiring from private practice to teach and coach full-time. He has served as a

faculty member at several hospitals and orthodontic residencies, including as the cleft-craniofacial orthodontist at Albany Medical Center.

He is currently on faculty in the Department of Orthodontics at Montefiore Einstein Hospital in Bronx, NY, and in the Pediatric Dental Residency at Healthcare Network in Naples, FL.

Dr. DeLuke launched DeLuke Orthodontic Coaching, or ‘DOC,’ in 2023, and is the creator and host of The DOC Podcast.

◆ Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics

◆ Owner, DeLuke Orthodontic Coaching, LLC

◆ Faculty, Healthcare Network, Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry

◆ Visiting Faculty, Montefiore Einstein, Dept. of Orthodontics

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, October 7 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

October 7 · 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

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.