Airway Orthodontics
November 07, 2024
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Davis & Towle Insurance Group
115 Airport Road
Concord, NH 03301
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Program: Airway Orthodontics
Presenter: John Walker, DMD
Program Description:
This course will present new discoveries of breathing function to facial and skeletal form and physiological comorbidities. These relationship and treatment possibilities will be presented with evidence-based publications; it is imperative for every dentist, physician, health care provider to apply to their practice protocol, tomorrow to improve the wellbeing, performance and longevity of their patients! Attendees will learn the beginning and end of Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. An immeasurable gift to mankind... imagine!
Program Objectives:
- Understand the importance of nasal breathing as well as the phenotypes in airway disorders
- Understand how facial imbalance occurs
- Learn the treatment objectives and considerations on bruxism, TMD, and occlusal appliance therapy
- Learn the timing for treatment of Sleep-Disordered breathing and Obstructive sleep apnea.
Presenter's Bio:
Dr John Walker, BA, DMD Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
Dr. John Walker founded the practice in 1978 and has since been a fixture in the community as a Harvard and Lunenburg orthodontist. He received his doctorate in Dental Medicine from the New Jersey School of Dental Medicine and earned his Certificate in Orthodontics from the Boston University School of Dental Medicine.
In addition to being a diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics, Dr. Walker is also a clinical faculty of orthodontics at Boston University and a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM). He has also developed many treatment protocols, and has collaborative relationships with renowned medical professionals.
Dr. Walker is an international speaker and author of several Orthodontic and Airway publications. As a pioneer in Sleep Disordered Breathing, Dr. Walker loves to travel overseas and speak about the importance of Airway Orthodontics and new discoveries in Orthodontics.
Dr. Walker has two daughters, Elizabeth and Julia. Elizabeth, like her father, is an Airway Orthodontist in Burlington, Vermont, and Julia is an Aesthetician and Yoga instructor in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Walker likes to windsurf, bike, and sail during his free time. He loves to spend time in Aruba, which led him to open a third Orthodontic office there.
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Refund Policy
Cancellations received by 5:00PM on Monday, November 4th, will be refunded less a 25% administrative fee.
Tickets
$25.00 SADHA Member Registration
$45.00 NHDHA Member Registration
$45.00 ADHA Member OUTSIDE of New Hampshire
$60.00 Not-Yet a Member, Dentist, or Assistant Registration
