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 Download awAIR 2026 Agenda here

awAIR: 3-Day Airway & Sleep Clinical Intensive

At KILN Bozeman: 608 W Griffin Dr Unit A, Bozeman, MT 59715

July 17–19, 2026

DAY 1 – Friday: Philosophy, Possibility & Clinical Lens

Theme: See differently → Believe differently → Treat differently

Morning (8:00 – 12:00)

Science, Symptoms, Root Cause & Goalposts of Success

Science, Symptoms and Solutions

🡪 Scientific foundations

🡪 Root Causes

🡪 Goalposts of Success

8:00 – 8:45am | Welcome + Framing

  • What is Airway Dentistry vs Sleep Dentistry
  • Doctrine & Dogma
  • Concepts, Strategies and Tools

8:45 – 10:00am | The Science of Sleep

  • Beyond the Sleep Diagnosis 
  • Sleep Architecture
  • What is the Sleep Study telling you
  • REM vs Deep sleep (brain vs body)

10:00 – 10:30 | Break

10:30 – 11:30am | Signs & Symptoms: The Clues

  • What patients report vs what we see clinically
  • The “Doctor of the Jaw” Paradigm
  • Why airway is being missed in modern dentisty
  • Dental indicators of airway dysfunction

11:30 – 12:00pm | Root Cause

  • Craniofacial development (0–12 yrs)
  • Why are we here
  • Environmental vs Genetic factors 

12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch

1:00pm – 2:00pm | Defining Success (Goalposts)

  • The 3 Pillars to Airway and Sleep Dentistry 
  • What success is NOT vs what it IS
  • Clinical indicators of a stable airway
  • Long-term vs short-term outcomes

What’s Possible: Case-Based Transformation

2:00 – 3:00pm | Pediatric Before & Afters

  • Growth transformation cases
  • Behavior, sleep, and development changes
  • Early intervention impact

3:00 – 4:00pm | Adult Before & Afters

  • Expansion cases
  • Functional + esthetic outcomes
  • Health improvements

3:15 – 3:30 | Break

3:30 – 4:30 | Case Deconstruction

  • Identifying “airway patients” instantly
  • Connecting symptoms → structure → outcome

4:30 – 5:00 | Q & A

👉 End of Day 1 goal:
“I see it everywhere now—and I believe this works.”

5:00 – 6:00 | Cocktail Hour

DAY 2 – Saturday: Clinical Protocols (How to Do It)

Theme: From understanding → execution

Morning (8:00 – 12:00)

Pediatric Airway Protocols

Foundations

  • Screening & diagnosis in children
  • Identifying early airway dysfunction

Growth & Development

  • Timing intervention (why earlier = easier)
  • Muscle function → structure

Treatment Protocols

  • Growth-guided appliances (Toothpillow, expanders)
  • Myofunctional therapy integration
  • Habit correction

Case Workflow

  • Step-by-step pediatric case sequencing
  • Avoiding common mistakes

Afternoon (1:30 – 5:00)

Adult Airway Protocols (Expansion + Aligners)

Adult Airway Model

  • Reverse engineering development
  • Structure first → function second

Expansion Protocols

  • Indications for expansion
  • Vivos / MARPE concepts
  • Increasing airway volume & nasal breathing

Aligner Integration

  • Airway-focused aligner design
  • Creating tongue space
  • Minimizing attachments / improving compliance

Case Execution

  • Combining expansion + aligners
  • Sequencing treatment phases
  • Managing complex adult cases

👉 End of Day 2 goal:
“I know exactly how to treat both kids and adults.”

5:00 – 6:00 | Cocktail Hour

DAY 3 – Sunday: People, Process & Profit

Theme: Turn this into a scalable system

Morning (8:00 – 12:00)

People (Team & Roles)

  • Building an airway-focused team
  • Defining roles:
    • Dentist
    • Myofunctional therapist
    • Team members
  • Revenue models for airway practices
  • Case presentation & conversion
  • Marketing & patient education
  • Building a scalable airway practice
  • How airway fits into your current practice
  • Patient journey:
    • Screening → diagnosis → treatment → retention
  • Case acceptance systems
  • Clinical workflow integration
  • Implementation Roadmap and teasing on-going support

 

Stay at the Bozeman Armory

Stay, Learn, and Connect in Downtown Bozeman

We recommend the iconic Kimpton Armory Hotel—a beautifully restored historic landmark that blends Montana heritage with modern luxury. We have set aside 15 rooms for your convenience. 

Located in the heart of downtown, the Armory offers a seamless experience for attendees, with upscale accommodations, exceptional dining, and inviting spaces to gather and connect outside of course hours.

From rooftop views at Sky Shed to evenings with live music, it’s the perfect setting to learn, recharge, and experience Bozeman.

The Armory is 1.5 miles and a 7 minute drive from Kiln Bozeman where our course will be hosted.  

Reserve your Room Here

Stay at the AC Hotel 

AC Hotel Bozeman Downtown offers a refined, modern stay right in the center of downtown. 

The hotel blends clean, contemporary design with comfortable, well-appointed rooms and thoughtful amenities. We have 5 rooms set aside here, and will add more as needed. 

The AC gives walkable access to Bozeman’s best shops, dining, and nightlife, along with the hotel’s inviting rooftop bar and lounge—perfect for unwinding after a day of learning with the best.

 The AC is 1.5 miles and a 7 minute drive from Kiln Bozeman where our course will be hosted.  

Reserve your room here

Experience Bozeman

Bozeman offers a rare blend of refined experiences and untouched natural beauty. Whether you’re looking to unwind, explore, or connect, here are a few of our favorite ways to experience the area outside of course hours:

Curated Downtown Strolls

Spend time in the heart of downtown Bozeman, where Western charm meets elevated design. Enjoy a slow morning with coffee at Treeline Coffee Roasters, then explore thoughtfully curated boutiques like Meridian Boutique, Jonah and Sage, Intrigue Ink, and Head West Bozeman.

Private Outdoor Experiences

Surrounded by mountains and open space, Bozeman is an outdoor sanctuary. For a quick, scenic hike, the College M Trail offers sweeping valley views in under two hours.

For a more elevated experience, consider a guided outing—private hikes, horseback rides, or curated outdoor adventures designed to immerse you in Montana’s landscape.

Fly Fishing & River Days

Few experiences feel more quintessentially Montana than time on the river. Whether floating or fly fishing, this is a chance to slow down and take in the landscape.

We recommend booking with Yellow Dog Flyfishing for a guided, high-end experience tailored to all skill levels.

Elevated Dining

Bozeman’s food scene continues to impress, with a blend of refined and relaxed dining. Some of our favorites include Revelry for an upscale, vibrant atmosphere, Blackbird Kitchen for artisanal, wood-fired fare, Tutti Bene for elevated Italian, Red Tractor Pizza for a more relaxed, local favorite, Little Star Diner for elevated, healthy, indoor and outdoor dining and Plaza Azteca for excellent margaritas and mexican food.

Wellness & Recovery

Take time to reset and recharge. Bozeman offers a growing number of wellness experiences—from sauna and cold plunge circuits to massage and recovery-focused treatments—perfect for integrating rest and restoration into your stay.  Checkout Umvelt and Portal downtown, or Bozeman Hot Springs in Four Corners. 

Après Evenings

After a full day, unwind with rooftop views and a cocktail at the Sky Shed Rooftop Bar or enjoy live music and a more intimate setting at Tune Up Bar at the Armory Hotel.  

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Bozeman is more than a destination—it’s an experience. We encourage you to build in time to explore, recharge, and enjoy everything this special place has to offer.