Why These Courses Exist

Many clinicians were not formally trained in airway-focused orthodontics during dental school or residency.

Christensen Airway Orthodontists offers in-office professional courses designed to provide practical tools for evaluating and treating airway-related orthodontic concerns. These programs are built around measurable outcomes and structured clinical sequencing.

A large portion of course fees supports charitable efforts, reflecting the practice’s mission-driven approach to care and education.

In-Office Courses

For upcoming course dates and information, please contact our office directly by:
Phone: (208) 798-4427
Email: tc2@ChristensenAirwayOrtho.com

1 day of shadowing:
1st doctor $750
2nd doctor from the same office $500
Team member $125

2 days of shadowing:
1st doctor $1500
2nd doctor from the same office $1000
Team member $250

Mentoring program is TBD.

Pediatric Airway Course

This course focuses on early identification and treatment of pediatric airway compromise.

Objectives include:

• Understanding pediatric airway growth patterns
• Identifying structural deficiencies
• Evaluating nasal airway restriction
• Reviewing growth-guided expansion principles
• Interpreting measurable airway changes

Adult Airway & Sleep Disorder Breathing Course

This course addresses adult skeletal expansion and airway-related orthodontic treatment.

Objectives include:

• Recognizing adult transverse deficiency
• Evaluating airway compromise
• Reviewing skeletal expansion protocols
• Understanding measurable structural change

Frenectomy / Frenuloplasty Course

This course focuses on functional tongue restriction and airway considerations.

Objectives include:

• Identifying tongue restrictions
• Understanding structural implications
• Reviewing functional frenuloplasty principles
• Integrating release procedures within a broader airway plan

Format & Continuing Education

Published information states that these courses are:

• Hands-on and didactic
• Conducted in-office
• Include live-patient observation
• Attendees do not perform patient treatment
• Eligible for 10 hours of continuing education credit

Please contact the office for current CE documentation details.

Travel & Logistics

Christensen Airway & Orthodontic Center is located in Lewiston, Idaho.

The closest airport is Lewiston–Nez Perce County Regional Airport. Spokane International Airport is also an option.

For hotel recommendations and registration details, please contact our office directly.

Register or Inquire

For upcoming course dates, registration information, or additional details:

Phone: (208) 798-4427
Email: tc2@ChristensenAirwayOrtho.com