Kevin Goles, DDS
Dimplomate, ABDSM
Dr. Kevin Goles is recognized as the most experienced clinician in the world in non-surgical adult airway expansion and comprehensive airway-centered dental treatment, with more than 6,000 completed adult expansion cases and decades of focused clinical experience in sleep disordered breathing and physiologic airway correction.
Since the start of his career, Dr. Goles has focused on identifying and correcting the structural and functional root causes of airway disease. During his residency, he conducted research on Obstructive Sleep Apnea and its systemic health consequences, which led him to pursue and develop physiologic airway correction protocols focused on craniofacial development and root-cause treatment rather than symptom-management-only models.
Dr. Goles is a Founder of Toothpillow, one of the most recognized functional appliance systems designed to support airway development, tongue posture, and functional breathing patterns. He has been deeply involved in the clinical development and evolution of modern non-surgical airway expansion protocols, helping shape treatment models that integrate skeletal expansion, neuromuscular re-education, functional breathing rehabilitation, and long-term stability planning — creating predictable, reproducible airway outcomes across a wide range of adult and pediatric patients.
He previously served as a Key Opinion Leader and clinical leader within Candid’s airway-focused aligner initiatives. He has since transitioned to helping lead the development and launch of Smile Shapers, a next-generation clear aligner and airway integration platform designed specifically for expansion-driven, airway-first orthodontic treatment. While Smile Shapers is currently in early launch, it is being built on decades of clinical experience, high case volume, and real-world airway treatment outcomes — with the goal of becoming the most advanced airway-focused aligner and expansion integration system in the world.
Dr. Goles is also internationally recognized for his work with laser-assisted airway and TMJ therapies. As a Clinical Instructor for Fotona Medical Lasers, he has completed thousands of NightLase procedures and trains dentists globally on laser airway protocols and integration into comprehensive airway treatment models.
He is an Ambassador for The Breathe Institute, focusing on myofunctional therapy integration, tongue function, and orofacial muscle patterning to support long-term airway stability following structural correction.
Dr. Goles is a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep and Breathing and continues to train dentists internationally on comprehensive airway diagnosis, treatment sequencing, and real-world clinical implementation.
Dr. Goles earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at Joint Base Lewis-McChord while serving in the United States Army.
Pershin Moradi DMD
Sean Aiken, DMD, MS, FAC
"Attending Dr Kevin Goles' course on airway training this past weekend was both eye-opening and inspiring. His commitment to being at the "tip of the spear" in terms of utilizing the newest technology and treatment modalities to address the widespread issue of sleep disordered breathing has my mind spinning in the best way." Â
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Danielle Trott, DMD
"I completed Dr. Goles GASP training, and immediately went back home and put it to use. I found myself talking about the 3 pillars to improve the quality of not just sleep, but a
patient's life, and how I could take my patients there immediately on Monday morning. The
only difference this time was, I truly believe it! I feel confident to not only formulate a
treatment plan, but also how to design an appliance that will actually work to make these improvements. Dr. Goles was able to take a really complex treatment, and make it easily reproduced so that more providers can begin helping patients. I never would have thought as a dentist that I could potentially have a hand in affecting someone's life in such a monumental way!"
Taylor Gustafson, DDS
“Dr. Kevin Goles’ airway course was the perfect balance of comprehensive and practical. I left feeling confident in screening and treating patients right away. His depth of knowledge in
airway, sleep, and dentistry is unmatched, and he has a remarkable ability to simplify a complex topic while consistently achieving excellent results.Â
I highly recommend this course—whether you’re just beginning your airway journey or have years of experience and want to learn from a true expert. Dr. Goles is both personable and
a master in this field. If you’re on the fence about registering, don’t hesitate—this will be one of the most valuable CE courses you’ll ever take on the subject.”
Shana Dorlond, DDS
"I had the privilege of attending Dr. Goles’ airway course, and it was outstanding. Dr. Goles is a true expert in his field and shared a wealth of knowledge through real-world
cases that were both fascinating and highly educational. The course was engaging, informative, and full of practical pearls we can immediately apply in our practice. We left
feeling inspired, more confident, and excited to put our new skills to use. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to deepen their expertise in airway management."Â
Dmitry Dolgov, DMD
"This course was exactly what I needed! Over the past few years, I’ve taken numerous classes and courses on airway dentistry, but none gave me the clarity or confidence to truly dive in and start treating patients. Kevin has been doing this work for years and has treated thousands of patients. His depth of training, knowledge, and most importantly, experience, make him an exceptional resource. Because he has both seen and done so much—and has done it successfully—he offers a
level of insight that’s rare to find. After attending his weekend course, I now feel much more confident in my ability to not only treat patients, but also communicate expectations clearly with them.
Equally valuable was learning how to integrate this work into our practice. Kevin’s systems are practical, effective, and best of all, time-tested. He shared so many helpful pearls, including how to start treatment, define treatment goals, and ensure a strong finish. He also
followed up with helpful resources and forms to support implementation. Just knowing he’s in my corner to help guide me through cases gives me tremendous
peace of mind. I truly can’t recommend this course enough."Â
Don Wyatt, DDS
"Dr Goles has addressed the problem of airway and sleep in a way that is for the first time something that we can predictably bring to patients with the expectation of making them healthier. We have the ability to truly affect their overall health for a lifetime. He has the
experience and they systems in place to provide life-changing permanent airway
enhancement and life-changing dental practice enhancement. Win-win. Thanks Kevin."Â
Dr. Lizette Barzaga DMD
Attending Dr. Goles's airway and orthodontic course was more than just continuing education for me — it was deeply personal and profoundly inspiring.
To learn from a doctor I have admired for so long was truly an honor. Listening to him speak with such conviction, humility, and passion about his patients reminded me of why I chose this profession in the first place. The results he shared were not just clinical outcomes — they were life-changing transformations. You could see the impact on the health and literally the faces of the patients he helped: better sleep, better health, better confidence… better lives.
What moved me the most was realizing how powerful our role as dentists and airway specialists can be when we look beyond straight teeth and truly understand the airway and the person as a whole, and see how our bodies show failure, but also balance with a proper environment. This course reignited something in me — a deeper sense of purpose and responsibility to do better, to see and help more.
I left feeling inspired, grateful, and emotionally connected to the work we do. It reminded me that orthodontics, when guided by airway awareness and intention, is not just about smiles — it’s about prevention and changing lives.
