Airway Health Solutions

What Airway Health Solutions does

Airway Health Solutions is a private education and training company founded in 2018 by Lauren Gueits, RDH, BS, that delivers airway-focused clinical training to dental and healthcare professionals in the United States. The company teaches practitioners to identify and treat airway-related conditions including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), sleep-disordered breathing, malocclusion, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), and craniofacial underdevelopment in pediatric and adult patients. Its core product is a suite of 12+ mini-residency programs (priced $699–$4,999) covering pediatric and adult airway health, interceptive orthodontics, TMD, myofunctional therapy, laser tongue-tie release, and sleep apnea screening, delivered through an online learning management system branded as AHS University with on-demand modules, live virtual Q&A sessions, and CE credit tracking.

The technology stack is a conventional online education platform rather than a proprietary AI-driven system; the differentiated components are content and community assets rather than software. These include 72+ recorded "Airway Chat" webinar episodes, a registered Airway Dentist Locator directory exclusive to alumni, and the trademarked "Airway Dentist" credential. The annual Airway Palooza beachfront conference (held in Fort Lauderdale, with Doctor passes at $2,999 and sponsorship tiers up to $35,000) functions as a flagship community-building event that has reportedly sold out multiple years. Faculty expanded from 8 to 16 educators in late 2025 to support additional coursework launching in early 2026.

The business model is multi-stream and transaction-based: (1) one-time course enrollment fees ($2,599–$4,999 for mini-residencies; $699 for individual laser courses), (2) Airway Palooza conference ticket sales ($799–$2,999), and (3) sponsor and exhibitor fees ($999–$35,000 tier packages; $3,999–$22,500 vendor booths). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the company website and in-person at the conference; marketing relies on content marketing, organic social, a 10,000+ subscriber email list, webinars, and alumni testimonials. Customer base is fragmented across thousands of SMB dental practices, with named customers such as Dr. Johnson Hagood and Dr. Frank Graziano representing individual practitioners rather than enterprise accounts. The company is founder-owned with no disclosed venture capital or private equity investment.

Name

Airway Health Solutions

Legal name

Airway Health Solutions

Website

https://airwayhealthsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Airway Health Solutions is a private education company that trains dental professionals in airway-focused dentistry through mini-residency courses, the annual Airway Palooza conference, and an alumni practitioner directory, serving SMB dental practices in the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Continuing Education

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210), Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners (621399)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Asthma & Airway Disease Specialty Care (HLAKAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Home Ventilation, Oxygen Therapy & Respiratory DME Clinical Management (HLAKANAM)

Keywords

• Airway dentistry education
• Dental continuing education
• Sleep medicine training
• Orthodontic mini-residency
• Myofunctional therapy courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Course Enrollment Fees: Mini-residency courses for dental professionals with CE credits, sold at $2,599-$4,999 per course. Includes pediatric, adult, and advanced airway health mini-residencies.
2. Event Tickets: Airway Palooza annual conference tickets: Doctor passes at $2,999, Ancillary/Myo passes at $1,999, Myo Palooza Thursday passes at $799. Includes CE credits, meals, and social events.
3. Sponsorship and Exhibitor Fees: Sponsorship tiers for Airway Palooza range from $999 (Digital Visibility) to $35,000 (Diamond). Vendor booth opportunities range from $3,999 (Bronze) to $22,500 (Platinum).
4. Individual Course Fees: Standalone courses such as laser therapy at $699, offering up to 3 CE hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Airway Health Solutions operates a dental continuing education platform offering structured mini-residency programs, standalone courses, and an annual conference that train dental and healthcare professionals in airway-focused dentistry, expansive orthodontics, sleep-disordered breathing treatment, TMD management, and myofunctional therapy. The company delivers CE-credit-bearing instruction through online, on-demand, and live virtual formats, with additional offerings in personalized coaching, customized team training, and an alumni provider directory for patient referrals.

Product overview

Airway Health Solutions operates as a multi-module education platform offering comprehensive airway dentistry training. The core offering consists of 12 named mini-residency programs taught by 11 faculty specialists, covering pediatric and adult airway health, orthodontics, TMD treatment, sleep medicine, laser therapy, and myofunctional therapy. These programs are delivered through AHS University, with additional support services including 1:1 coaching with Dr. Ben Miraglia, customized team training, and the AHS Airway Dentist Locator directory. The company also hosts the annual Airway Palooza beachfront conference and runs the AHS Conversation Series webinar program for ongoing education and community building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pediatric Airway Health Mini-Residency Comprehensive mini-residency program by Dr. Ben Miraglia teaching dentists to integrate craniofacial growth techniques, myofunctional guidance appliances (Myobrace), and fixed expanders (Schwartz) to manage pediatric sleep-related breathing disorders for children ages 6-12. Up to 14 Self-Instructed & Live CE credits with 2 Live Virtual Q&A sessions; priced at $3,499.
• Adult Airway Health Mini-Residency Advanced training program by Dr. Ben Miraglia for dentists and orthodontists covering adult expansion techniques, clear aligner integration, removable expanders (Schwartz), and case management for adult airway health. Up to 12 Self-Instructed & Live CE credits, 1-year access to self-paced modules, research article library, exclusive AHS forms, and 2 Live Virtual Q&A sessions; priced at $2,999.
• Advanced Mini-Residency: Teen Orthodontics Advanced course by Dr. Ben Miraglia teaching bracket and wire techniques combined with fixed expander methods for treating teens aged 12-17, implementing expansive orthodontic treatment protocols. Up to 14.5 CE credits with 30-day course access and lifetime access to tutorial videos; priced at $4,999 with optional $299 add-on for 1-year access plus 1 case mentorship.
• Advanced Mini-Residency: Early Childhood Technique-based course by Dr. Kevin Boyd for treating children ages 2-6 using affordable lab-fabricated fixed and removable bioblock appliances, focusing on craniofacial/respiratory development. Dr. Boyd has been helping children breathe, sleep, and thrive for over 30 years.
• Mini-Residency: TMD to Ortho Course by Dr. Michael Gelb, world-renowned expert with 40 years of treating TMD disorders and published author of the #1 Best Seller book GASP, teaching dentists to identify and treat TMD patients as a segue to orthodontics and airway health, addressing underlying jaw underdevelopment.
• Pediatric Mini-Residency for the Orthodontist Data-driven curriculum by Dr. Bret Christensen on interceptive orthodontics focusing on treating sleep-disordered breathing in children through bio-progressive orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.
• Sleep Apnea & Screening Course by Dr. David McCarty using the Empowered Sleep Apnea project framework to help practitioners understand and navigate sleep apnea diagnostics and treatment.
• Integrating Soft Tissue Laser Therapy Course by Dr. Andrew Cohen teaching practical application of Fotona and LightScalpel laser systems for adult airway and sleep health treatment, including identifying undiagnosed conditions. Up to 3 CE hours available on-demand; priced at $699.
• Pediatric Airway Health: Interdisciplinary Course Comprehensive interdisciplinary course by Dr. Umakanth Katwa and Dr. Stanley Liu covering craniofacial growth, airway physiology, and collaborative medical-dental care for pediatric patients.
• Laser Tongue-Tie Release Mini-Residency Evidence-based pathway by Dr. Piya Gandhi to diagnosing, treating, and integrating laser tongue-tie releases into pediatric airway dentistry.
• Prosthodontic Mini-Residency Full Mouth Reconstruction course by Dr. Maryam Motlagh teaching a physiologic, airway-focused approach combining Myoaligner therapy and interdisciplinary care.
• Pediatric Mini-Residency (Schwibner) Clinically focused pediatric airway orthodontics course by Dr. Jenna Schwibner covering early diagnosis, functional therapy, and hands-on expander design for children ages 3-12.
• School of Myo (Myofunctional Therapy Courses) Training program by Brittny Sciarra Murphy, RDH, COM, QOM, teaching dental professionals to become Orofacial Myofunctional Therapists, integrating myofunctional therapy into dental practice.
• 1:1 Coaching with Dr. Ben Miraglia Personalized coaching service providing case reviews, clear aligner case setup guidance, and mentorship for expansive orthodontic cases in children and adults.
• Customized Team Training Customized training programs for clinical and financial teams to integrate airway health and clear aligner protocols into dental practices.
• Airway Palooza Conference Annual beachfront conference bringing together airway health professionals for education, collaboration, and networking, featuring speakers across dentistry, medicine, and myofunctional therapy. Doctor passes at $2,999, Ancillary/Myo passes at $1,999, Myo Palooza Thursday passes at $799; has sold out multiple years.
• AHS Conversation Series Webinar series featuring expert discussions on airway health topics, case presentations, and interdisciplinary collaboration between dental and medical professionals, with 72+ recorded episodes.
• AHS University Central education platform offering all mini-residency programs, workshops, and professional development courses for airway dentistry, serving as the gateway to AHS's full curriculum.
• AHS Airway Dentist Locator Directory of AHS-trained airway dentists to help patients find qualified providers, exclusive to alumni of AHS Mini-Residency programs; a trademarked referral directory generating patient leads for trained dentists.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 out of 4 patients present with malocclusion, 22 million Americans suffer from OSA - significant market opportunity for trained practitioners
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Laser Study ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2027Partnership with American Laser Study Club for Airway Palooza 2027, bringing laser education and airway health together at the beachfront Fort Lauderdale event.
• Children's Airway First Foundation (CAFF)minorOthersCAFF is referenced as a patient/parent resource on the AHS website, providing educational materials for families seeking airway health information.
• NYU (New York University)minorOthersLauren Gueits, AHS Founder, serves as Adjunct Guest Faculty at NYU College of Dentistry.
• ToothpillowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerToothpillow is a myofunctional appliance company where Lauren Gueits serves as Chief Education Officer. Featured in AHS courses and Conversations for product integration.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kois Center: Established dental education institute offering curriculum-driven mini-residencies taught by expert clinical faculty, focusing on comprehensive dentistry, occlusion, and TMJ. Closely comparable to AHS's mini-residency structure and educator-driven model, with a similar high-tuition, expert-led format.
• Vivos Therapeutics: Public airway-focused healthcare company that trains dentists in sleep-disordered breathing treatment and sells related oral appliances. Most direct airway-dentistry comparator to AHS, though Vivos combines education with a proprietary device product line, whereas AHS is purely an education platform.
• Spear Education: Premium dental continuing education platform offering in-person workshops, online courses, and a faculty of clinical experts targeting practicing dentists. Directly comparable to AHS in business model (CE courses, faculty-led content, online + in-person delivery) but covers a broader scope of clinical dentistry rather than airway-focused training.
• Pankey Institute: Long-running dental continuing education provider offering multi-day courses, faculty-led learning, and an alumni community for practicing dentists. Comparable to AHS in delivery format (intensive courses, expert faculty, alumni network) and customer base (committed general dentists pursuing advanced clinical training).
• Dawson Academy: Dental CE provider offering structured courses on occlusion, TMJ, and comprehensive dentistry with a faculty-led model and online + live curriculum. Directly comparable to AHS in target audience (private practice dentists), course structure, and emphasis on clinical mastery through expert instruction.

Emerging players

• Rondeau Seminars: Provider of orthodontic and dental continuing education courses for general dentists, with a focus on early interceptive treatment and airway-related orthodontics. Comparable to AHS in dentist-targeted CE and content overlap on expansion and interceptive orthodontics, though with a smaller faculty footprint.
• The Breathe Institute: Airway-focused dental and medical education provider offering courses on breathing, sleep, and myofunctional therapy for clinicians. Comparable to AHS in airway-focused curriculum and dentist-as-student audience, but with a stronger medical/ENT integration and operating primarily on the West Coast.
• Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (AOMT): Online training program certifying dental and allied health professionals in orofacial myofunctional therapy. Directly comparable to AHS's School of Myo offering and shares the same dental professional buyer; overlaps in airway/myo curriculum but AOMT is more specialized in myofunctional therapy.

Others

• Toothpillow: Myofunctional appliance company whose CEO is also Chief Education Officer at AHS and whose products are integrated into AHS courses. A close partner/ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor; comparison is useful because the commercial alignment creates shared customer pipeline and joint marketing opportunities.

Broad incumbents

• American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM): Established professional association providing dental sleep medicine education, certification, and an annual meeting for dentists treating OSA. Comparable to AHS in dental sleep medicine curriculum and CE credit structure, but as a large professional society rather than a private education company.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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