From Downstream to Upstream -
The Lifesaving Shift
From Downstream to Upstream -
The Lifesaving Shift
Secure Your Spot for Airway Palooza 2025
October 17-18 at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach, FL!
Join us at the stunning Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort for Airway Palooza 2025, where the airway health movement flows forward from reactive to proactive, from symptom management to true prevention.
This year’s theme captures the full arc of the airway journey:
Downstream, where we treat adults facing the consequences of undiagnosed airway issues through sleep apnea solutions, surgery, and advanced care.
Upstream, where we shift the paradigm intervening early in childhood to guide optimal craniofacial and airway development, preventing dysfunction before it takes root.
Together, we’re making the lifesaving shift uniting all disciplines to change the trajectory of health from infancy to adulthood.
Our Chairs & Speakers
Key Note Speaker
Clete Kushida, MD PhD
Dr. Clete Kushida is a renowned sleep medicine specialist and neurologist at Stanford University. He is the Director of the Stanford Center for Human Sleep Research and a former President of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Dr. Kushida is widely recognized for his contributions to sleep apnea research, sleep disorders, and advancing clinical standards in sleep medicine.
Sleep Medicine Specialist & Neurologist
Ben Miraglia, DDS
Dr. Ben Miraglia is a general dentist and leading educator in airway-focused dentistry. He specializes in pediatric growth and development, early orthodontic intervention, and myofunctional therapy integration.
Dr. Miraglia is a faculty member with Airway Health Solutions and a prominent advocate for collaborative, root-cause dental care.
Primary Care Dentist
Kevin Boyd, DDS MS
Dr. Kevin Boyd is a board-certified pediatric dentist and leading expert in craniofacial and airway development. Based in Chicago, he specializes in early interceptive orthodontics and is a respected educator on the links between oral growth, breathing, and pediatric health.
Pediatric Dentist
David McCarty, MD FAASM
Dr. David McCarty is a board-certified sleep medicine physician and Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He is known for his integrative approach to sleep apnea, patient-centered care, and interdisciplinary collaboration in sleep and airway health.
Sleep Medicine Physician
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.
Otolaryngologist & OMS
Michael DeLuke, DDS ABO
Dr. Michael DeLuke is a board-certified orthodontist and educator specializing in airway-focused orthodontics. He is the founder of DeLuke Orthodontic Coaching and host of The DOC Podcast, with a focus on diagnosis-driven, interdisciplinary care for optimal airway and facial development.
Orthodontist
Lauren Gueits, RDH BS
Host
Lauren Gueits is the founder of Airway Health Solutions and Airway Health United, a national leader in education and advocacy for airway-focused dentistry. With over 25 years as a registered dental hygienist, Lauren is a recognized speaker, educator, and entrepreneur dedicated to advancing collaborative care for optimal breathing, sleep, and overall health. She has trained countless dental and healthcare professionals in integrating airway principles into practice and is a driving force behind innovative events like Airway Palooza.
CEO & Founder of AHS
Our Speakers
Michael Gelb, DDS MS
Dr. Michael Gelb is a world-renowned TMJ and airway health specialist based in New York City. He is known for pioneering integrative treatments for TMD, sleep apnea, and craniofacial pain, and is a leader in airway-centered dentistry and TMJ therapy.
TMJ Expert
Bret Christensen, DDS DABCP DABCDSM
Dr. Bret Christensen is a board-certified general dentist specializing in dental sleep medicine. He is a Diplomate of both the American Board of Craniofacial Pain and the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, with expertise in treating sleep-disordered breathing through oral appliance therapy and airway-focused care.
Orthodontist
Brittny Murphy, BS RDH COM® QOM®
Brittny Sciarra Murphy is a licensed dental hygienist and Certified Orofacial Myologist specializing in myofunctional therapy.
She is the founder of CT Orofacial Myology and a leading educator in airway health, tongue-tie management, and interdisciplinary care.
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist
Susan Maples, DDS MSBA
Dr. Susan Maples is a practicing dentist, author, and health educator specializing in preventive and airway-focused care. She is a national speaker and creator of pediatric wellness programs that integrate oral-systemic health, myofunctional screening, and sleep-disordered breathing awareness.
Primary Care Dentist & Author
Lynda Dean-Duru, DDS
Dr. Lynda Dean-Duru is a board-certified pediatric dentist and founder of Ashburn Children’s Dentistry in Virginia. She is a leading advocate for airway-centered pediatric care, integrating early intervention, myofunctional therapy, and holistic dental approaches to support optimal growth and development.
Pediatric Dentist
Steve Carstensen, DDS DABDSM
Dr. Steve Carstensen is a board-certified dental sleep medicine specialist and educator. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and Editor-in-Chief of Dental Sleep Practice magazine, with expertise in treating sleep-disordered breathing through oral appliance therapy and interdisciplinary care.
Primary Care Dentist
Jerald Simmons, MD
Dr. Jerald Simmons is a board-certified neurologist and sleep medicine specialist. He is the founder of the Sleep Education Consortium and Medical Director of Comprehensive Sleep Medicine Associates, with expertise in sleep-disordered breathing, neurologic sleep disorders, and interdisciplinary education in sleep medicine.
Sleep Medicine Specialist & Neurologist
Krystle Dean-Duru, DDS
Dr. Krystle Dean-Duru is a general dentist with advanced training in airway-focused dentistry and integrative care. She practices alongside her mother at Ashburn Children’s Dentistry, focusing on early intervention, myofunctional therapy, and whole-body wellness in pediatric and family dentistry.
Primary Care Dentist
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.
Pediatric Pulmonologist & Sleep Medicine Specialist
Samantha Weaver, MS CCC-SLP COM®
Samantha Weaver is a licensed speech-language pathologist and Certified Orofacial Myologist. She specializes in myofunctional therapy, speech, and feeding disorders, with a focus on airway health and interdisciplinary care for both children and adults.
Speech-Language Pathologist & Orofacial Myologist
Brian Hockel, DDS
Dr. Brian Hockel is a general dentist with advanced training in orthopedic, orthodontic, and airway-focused care. He is a leading educator in facial growth guidance and the use of functional appliances to address underdeveloped jaws and improve airway health in children and adults.
Primary Care Dentist
Jenna Schwibner, DMD
Dr. Jenna Schwibner is a general dentist specializing in airway-centered, prevention-focused care for patients of all ages. She is Clinical Faculty with Airway Health Solutions, a LightScalpel instructor, and a leader in integrating myofunctional therapy, early orthodontics, and laser dentistry into everyday practice.
Primary Care Dentist
Reza Movahed, DMD MD FACS
Dr. Reza Movahed is a dual-degree, board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. He specializes in orthognathic surgery, TMJ disorders, and surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea, with a focus on airway-centered, interdisciplinary care.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Loria Nahatis, DDS NMD IBDM
Dr. Loria Nahatis is a board-certified pediatric dentist and naturopathic medical doctor. She integrates functional, holistic, and airway-focused approaches in pediatric dentistry, with expertise in myofunctional therapy, tongue-tie treatment, and whole-body wellness.
Pediatric Dentist & Naturopathic Medical Doctor
James Bronson, DDS
Dr. James Bronson, DDS is a general dentist and educator specializing in craniofacial growth, epigenetic orthodontics, and airway-focused care. He is a pioneer in using growth guidance appliances to treat underdeveloped jaws and improve airway health in children and adults.
Primary Care Dentist
Agenda
DAY 1 - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17
Downstream: Addressing Adult Airway Dysfunction
07:15 AM Registration & Breakfast
08:00 AM Dr. Stanley Liu, Dr. Ben Miraglia, Dr. Kevin Boyd, Lauren Gueits, Dr. Mike DeLuke
Welcome: From Downstream to Upstream - The Lifesaving Shift
08:30 AM Keynote Speaker: Dr. Clete Kushida
Can We Stop Sleep Apnea Before It Starts?
09:20 AM Dr. Umakanth Katwa
What if We Did Things Differently from Birth?
10:00 AM Dr. Michael Gelb
The Airway-Alzheimer's Connection
10:40 AM Dr. Reza Movahed, Dr. Brian Hockel
MMA Surgery: Restoring Function & Hope
11:25 AM Mid-Morning Break
11:45 AM Dr. Bret Christensen
MARPE: The Bridge Between Non-Surgical and Surgical Expansion
12:25 PM Dr. Ben Miraglia
Expanding Possibilities: Non-Surgical Expansion for Adult Patients
01:00 PM Lunch - Main Stage Sponsor Highlights
02:30 PM Samantha Weaver, Brittny Murphy
Myofunctional Therapy: The Key to Lifelong Airway Stability
03:10 PM Dr. Susan Maples
From General Dentist to Primary Care Dentist in Airway Health
03:50 PM Dr. Stanley Liu
The Future of Surgery: Innovations & Research
04:30 PM Panel Discussion: Standard of Care - Raising the Bar
05:00 PM Overflow / Q&A / Flex Time
05:45 PM Evening Social - Westin Rooftop Party with the Pulmonauts
DAY 2 - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
Upstream: Intercepting Pediatric Airway Dysfunction
07:30 AM Breakfast
08:00 AM Dr. Steve Carstensen, Dr. LORIA NAHATIS, Candy Sparks
The Future of Pediatric Airway Health: Advocacy & Action
08:40 AM Dr. Mike DeLuke
The Current State of the Airway Movement
09:20 AM Dr. Ben Miraglia
Guided Growth: Expansive Orthodontics for Ages 7-12
10:00 AM Dr. Loria Nahatis, Dr. Kevin Boyd
Fixing the Airway Before Age 6: Why Early Matters
10:35 AM Mid-Morning Break
10:55 AM Dr. James Bronson
The Light Wire Approach: A Gentle Path to Expansion
11:30 AM Lunch - Sponsor Feature
01:00 PM Dr. Lynda Dean-Duru, Krystle Dean-Duru
The First Three Years: Treating Ages 0-3
01:40 PM Dr. Jerald Simmons
Prenatal Airway Health: Optimizing Outcomes Before Birth
02:20 PM Dr. Kevin Boyd
Gestational Interventions: How We Can Act Sooner
02:55 PM Afternoon Break
03:15 PM Dr. Dave McCarty
Bridging the Medical–Dental Gap – It’s Not Disneyland
03:55 PM Dr. Jenna Schwibner
From Tooth-Focused to Foundation-Focused – My Airway Dentist Journey
04:30 PM Q&A + Closing Thoughts with panelists
05:00 PM Happy Hour with Vendor
06:30 PM Optional Dinner Pool Party DJ at La Fuga
Tickets & Hotel
Live Ticket Prices:
Live Ticket Includes:
14 Hours Dental CE (Must be present in person to receive Live CEU)
2 Hot Breakfasts, 2 Crafted Lunches, and 2 Social Events with Open Top-Shelf Bar, Great Music, Lite Fare
Add-on:
Guest Social Ticket at $399
Additional Team Ticket at $1499
The Venue:
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, FL
Special Rate of $239/night
Our Sponsors
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Testimonials
A fantastic and in depth discussion of Airway Dentistry with like minded colleagues. I strongly encourage anyone with an interest in the field to make the leap, you will not be disappointed!
It was amazing to have all like-minded professionals in one room with one common goal of Airway Health for our patients. Often, we feel like the lone warriors in our area and have constant differing of opinions with local ENTs and orthodontists that are not airway trained/minded. Left the palooza with our minds and hearts full knowing that we are not alone, just the pioneers of Airway Health.
Having the surgeons and sleep specialists who are top of their game all in one room was especially thought-provoking. I commend the organizers of this event for a huge success in bringing together various approaches in the airway world, and for doing it with style, efficiency, and class.
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AHS Airway Palooza 2024
30-Day Access to Recording
$1499 $999
*Recording will not include Sharon Moore's module.
30-Day Access to Recording includes:
13 Hours Self-Instructed CE (1 CE Certificate per registration)
Add $499 for additional team CE certificate
AHS Airway Palooza 2024
30-Day Access to Recording
$1499 $999
*Recording will not include Sharon Moore's module.
Live Ticket includes:
14 Hours Dental CE (Must be present in person to receive Live CEU)
2 Hot Breakfasts, 2 Crafted Lunches, and 2 Social Events with Open Top-Shelf Bar, New Orleans-style Jazz, Lite Fare
30-Day Access to Recording includes:
13 Hours Self-Instructed CE (1 CE Certificate per registration)
Add $499 for additional team CE certificate
Add-on:
Guest Socials Ticket for $399
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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.
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.
Cancellation Policy: You can still cancel and receive a full refund by May 15, 2025. (Net of processing fees)
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