Children screened at birth can be treated at birth.
Only 3% of medical professionals are being trained in sleep and airway disorders during their residency.
Understanding Airway Disorders:
The Evolutionary Pandemic
Sleep and airway disorders are a widespread issue among children, often misdiagnosed as ADHD or other behavioral conditions.
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Prevalence: According to a 2007 study in the US National Library of Medicine, sleep issues affect a significant number of school-aged children, impacting their concentration, memory, behavior, and overall learning abilities.
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Symptoms: Look beyond the obvious signs like mouth breathing and snoring. Consider also bed-wetting, forward head posture, nightmares, anxiety, sleepwalking, and even colic as potential indicators of underlying airway dysfunction.
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Early Detection: Early intervention is critical. By identifying and addressing airway and sleep issues before age six, we can prevent hypoxic brain injury, developmental delays, and a lifetime of health challenges.
Advancing Airway Dysfunction Solutions
Untreated airway and sleep dysfunction can cause hypoxic brain injuries and lower a child's IQ by as much as 10 points. CAFF is at the forefront of preventing hypoxic brain injuries and systemic comorbidities linked to airway disorders in children. We achieve this through:
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Parent and Provider Education: Equipping families and medical professionals with the knowledge to recognize and address airway issues.
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Public Health Initiatives: Raising awareness of the prevalence and impact of airway disorders.
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Research and Innovation: Investing in cutting-edge approaches to screening, evaluating, and treating pediatric airway disorders.
Medical Research: Staying at the Forefront
We believe in evidence-based practice. Explore the latest research in pediatric airway and sleep health:
What happens when you don't sleep and why did
early humans have perfect teeth?
CAFF partners with Airway Health Solutions (AHS) to offer specialized educational resources and training for clinicians:
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Educational Courses:
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Virtual Advanced Mini-Residencies: Learn from Dr. Ben Miraglia's extensive experience in airway-focused dentistry.
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Recommended Educational Pathway:
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AHS Mini-Residency
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AHS Advanced Mini-Residency
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Watch a short video featuring Dr. Miraglia discussing his approach to airway health.
Training with AHS
Get The Training You Need
Our partners in training : Airway Health Solutions (AHS)
Share Your Knowledge:
Join the Conversation
Have expertise in pediatric airway health? We invite you to share your knowledge and insights with our community via a guest blog post or by being a guest on our podcast, Airway First:
Get in touch to discuss other collaboration opportunities.
Your Expertise Matters
Are you interested in being featured in our Provider Locator? When you contact us, let us know, and we'll guide you through the process of being added to our directory.
Your dedication to children's health is vital. Together, we can transform the landscape of pediatric airway care.
San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront - Burlingame, CA
World Dentofacial Sleep Society IS a nonprofit association of sleep dentists, surgeons, and other professionals working in the growing field of dentofacial sleep. Developments are happening fast in dental sleep medicine and surgery worldwide; our vision is to see a united network of collaborators and colleagues sharing this knowledge and learning from each other.
The DoubleTree by Hilton - Houston, Texas
The Sleep Education Consortium Conference focuses on the growing importance of addressing sleep disorders to provide a more comprehensive level of care. An unmet need results from the high prevalence of sleep disorders and a lack of education within our healthcare system.
With sleep pathology now linked to other disease states, it's critical to identify and handle these patients properly. By the end of the conference, it will become clear how collaboration with dentists can enhance the overall health of patients.
The Westin - Fort Lauderdale
Get ready for the most anticipated airway event of 2025 - AIRWAY PALOOZA... on the Beach! Get ready to dive into the future of airway health with an incredible lineup of expert speakers. You'll learn the latest advancements in airway health and wellness, gaining insights that will benefit both you and your patients.