Ready to expand?

Get team-centric training on implementing airway health services.

Be part of the leading frontier in modern dental care. Elevate your practice by integrating airway health services, creating a stronger team, and delivering comprehensive patient care.

Others Have Done It.. Now You Can, Too!

  • Learn how to incorporate airway health and development in your practice to:

  • Expand your service offerings

  • Provide comprehensive care to patients

  • Stay on the cutting edge of modern dental care

  • Use proven processes and tools to support your practice

  • Increase revenue while streamlining and simplifying care

In  5 Weeks, You Could…

  • Educate your team on airway initiatives

  • Develop roles for your whole team

  • Integrate airway services in your practice

    Our collaborative and proven methods will give you the tools you need to add this vital service to your treatment offerings.

INTRODUCING

Team AIR Essentials Course

Course Description

The AIR Essentials Course is a comprehensive 5-module online training program designed to help dental teams integrate airway-focused screening, education, communication, and workflow systems into clinical practice. Participants will learn how to identify airway-related dysfunction, improve patient communication, develop treatment pathways, and create streamlined systems that support modern, patient-centered care.

This course is intended for dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, office administrators, and interdisciplinary team members seeking to implement airway concepts into everyday practice through practical, team-based systems and protocols.

Is your team ready to expand?

This program will teach you and your team how to identify, educate, and treat airway patients. Each department in your practice has the opportunity to become AIR Certified:

  • Practitioners 
  • Hygienists
  • Assistants
  • Office Administrators

Once a lead from each department completes the program, your practice will be AIR Certified.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify common signs and symptoms associated with airway dysfunction
  • Implement airway-focused screening protocols within a dental practice
  • Educate patients on the relationship between oral function, breathing, and overall health
  • Develop team roles and communication systems for airway integration
  • Understand foundational treatment pathways and referral considerations
  • Create efficient workflows that support airway-centered care
  • Apply practical implementation strategies to improve patient experience and practice growth

 

Why AIR Essentials Is Different

  • This unique training program was designed with the whole team as a focal point, not an afterthought.
  • We educate from the ground up, so everyone from front desk staff to practitioners can learn valuable skills.
  • Like our approach to dental health and overall wellbeing, we have an integrated approach to education. 
  • Team AIR Certified Practices will be able to deliver a level of care that sets them apart from the standard.

You won’t just learn airway concepts, you’ll learn how to apply them in a functioning dental practice.

Who This Program Is Designed For

The AIR Essentials Course is ideal for:

  • General Dentists
  • Pediatric Dentists
  • Orthodontic Teams
  • Hygienists
  • Dental Assistants
  • Office Administrators
  • Airway-Focused Practices
  • Practices looking to add myofunctional or wellness-based services

 

The AIR Essentials Course is designed to be completed over 5 weeks.

Estimated completion time:

  • Approximately 1.5–2 hours per module
  • Total estimated course time: 8–10 hours

Additional time may be spent completing assessments, implementation exercises, and strategy questionnaires.

Course Instructors

Melissa Mugno

Melissa, CEO of Faceology, is a certified orofacial myologist with 17 years in orthodontics and pediatric dentistry. She’s helped over 1,500 patients, focusing on airway health and connecting dental care to overall wellness.

Courtney Robertson, RDH OMT

Courtney, a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2012, launched her airway health practice in 2021. Passionate about transforming lives, she mentors dental professionals on integrating airway health screenings efficiently.

Michele Mugno

Michele is a skilled leader in Product Development with a background in Fashion and a record of successful business launches. She excels in startups, team collaboration, and thrives on new challenges. 

What Others Are Saying About The Course

 

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I had the pleasure of taking the AIR course, and I can't recommend it highly enough. What stood out to me most was the strong emphasis on team collaboration and how the course thoughtfully addressed every moving part involved in building a successful airway department. It was clear that a great deal of planning and expertise went into developing an education platform that is both comprehensive and accessible for the entire dental team.

This course is an excellent starting point for any office looking to build or enhance their airway program. It’s designed with the whole team in mind, making it not only educational but also engaging and practical for real world implementation.

I also had the opportunity to work at an office where Melissa consulted. Thanks to her guidance, we were able to build a fully functioning airway department that continues to operate successfully even after her departure. Her knowledge, experience, and ability to empower teams truly make a lasting impact. - Ashley N., Office Operations Leader

 

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This course was incredibly informative and deeply enriching. It not only expanded my knowledge base but also reinforced the professional skills I utilize daily as a practicing myofunctional therapist. With my focus on airway health and whole-body wellness, the insights gained have strengthened my ability to deliver more comprehensive, patient-centered care. I now feel even more confident in my approach to helping patients achieve long-term health outcomes through myofunctional therapy. - Kayla V. RDH, OMT

 

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As a Patient Care Specialist, participating in the AIR Program has been incredibly impactful. It provided not only myself but also our team with the knowledge, structure, and confidence to identify and support airway patients throughout their care journey. The comprehensive training not only elevated our standard of care but also enhanced our team’s communication and efficiency. I highly recommend this program to any practice committed to delivering modern, patient-centered care.  - Maria V., Patient Care Specialist

Your AIR Essentials Enrollment Includes:
  • 5-module AIR Essentials Course
  • Lifetime access
  • 3 personalized assessment calls
  • AIR Strategy Questionnaire
  • Custom AIR Integration Roadmap
  • AIR Practice Certification
  • Downloadable workflows and tools
End with AIR Practice Certification and a confident, airway-focused team.

Investment: $2,500

For any questions, please contact courses@melissamugno.com. Kindly allow 24–48 hours for a response from our team.

Purchase AIR Essentials Course and Assessment Package

Enrollment in this online course is non-refundable once access to the course and CE materials has been provided.

Affordable CE Credits is a recognized ADA CERP provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professional in identifying quality providers of Continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

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