## Airway-friendly clear aligners for forward-thinking dentists

[Book a demo of CandidPro](https://www.candidpro.com/providers/results/clinical-cases)

#### Supported by airway thought-leader Dr. Ben Miraglia

### “We’re all about letting doctors leverage their orthodontic expertise, or advance it. For airway doctors specifically, we’re giving them the kind of validation that other aligner companies aren’t.”

Ben Miraglia, DDS  
Vice President of Clinical education

## Expanding clear aligner therapy for airway doctors

At CandidPro, we believe airway health has a key role to play in the future of clear aligner orthodontics. That’s why we work with leading airway doctors to develop efficient workflows and custom protocols that promote and preserve dental expansion to help you meet your airway goals.

Whether you’re an experienced airway-focused dentist or are curious about the role you can play in addressing airway health concerns, CandidPro has what you need to deliver high-quality results to your patients.

[Get started with CandidPro](https://www.candidpro.com/providers/demo)

## Approach treatment your way with flexible features

#### Orthodontist oversight

Review and refine your setups with US-based, licensed [orthodontists with deep backgrounds in airway health](/content/why-candidpro/candidconsult/index.html) at no additional cost.

#### Expansion-focused approach

Create more tongue space using our airway-friendly protocols that deliver predictable dental expansion through uprighting.

#### Growth appliance support

Use our airway-friendly protocols to address crowding prior to using a growth appliance or to preserve expanded arch forms after treatment with a growth appliance.

## Understanding our airway protocols

Thinking about treating airway cases with clear aligners? See how our airway-friendly protocol is specifically designed to help you bring your patients' airway health and occlusal health into harmony.

Below is a high-level comparison of our protocol options. For a closer look, [visit our article in the Newsroom](https://www.candidpro.com/faculty-pov/airway-vs-conventional-key-differences-when-starting-a-case).

### “I’m passionate about helping patients overcome airway health concerns like sleep apnea and developmental issues. CandidPro gives me a simple way to complete my airway cases with clear aligners.”

Kalli Hale, DDS, MPH
CandidPro Airway Doctor

### “CandidPro is bridging the gap between clear aligner capabilities and airway health by empowering doctors like me with the clinical flexibility and expansion-focused features we’ve always wanted.”

Ben Miraglia, DDS  
VP of Clinical Education

### "When CandidMonitoring intercepts an aligner change, it often prevents a refinement down the road."

Brian Gray, DDS  
Chief Dental Officer

## Case deep dives from our Candid Academy Faculty

See how our experts are using CandidPro clear aligners to drive airway-friendly finishes.

# airway case 1

**Malocclusion:** Crowding, spacing, diastema, mild anterior open bite  
**Patient info:** Female, 39 years old

"It's fascinating how CandidPro's materials and technology can treat with far fewer attachments than other clear aligner systems."

### Geoffrey Skinner, DDS, D-ABDSM, D-ASBA
CandidPro Dentist

[Read case deep dive](https://www.candidpro.com/case-deep-dive/a-tale-of-two-treatment-options)

## Around 80% of people with OSA are undiagnosed1

[Book a demo to find out how CandidPro can help](https://www.candidpro.com/providers/demo)

# Why airway?

# Airway health may impact oral health and whole-body health

CandidPro recognizes that dental professionals are uniquely positioned to identify the signs and symptoms of these conditions early and that some clinicians may offer treatment options for these conditions in conjunction with clear aligner therapy.

## Unlock more airway learning from CandidPro

### Featured webinar: Dr. Ben Miraglia

Deepen your understanding of airway-focused orthodontics in this airway webinar with Dr. Ben Miraglia

[View webinar](https://www.candidpro.com/candidpro-webinars/2025-11-19-advanced-connections-between-airway-health-and-orthodontics)

### Airway screening tool

Download Dr. Miraglia’s airway health screening tool

[Download the guide](https://www.candidpro.com/dlc/airway-screening-guide)

### Featured webinar: Dr. Ameet Trivedi

Learn core principles of airway management for general dental offices.

[View webinar](https://www.candidpro.com/candidpro-webinars/2026-4-29-opportunity-for-expansion-airway-focused-orthodontics-in-the-modern-practice)

### More from Candid Academy

Explore our past and upcoming airway webinars and learn more about our esteemed faculty

[Explore more](https://www.candidpro.com/candid-academy/resources?topic=Airway+health)

## Are you looking for a clear aligner system built just for you?

Predictable, efficient, profitable clear aligner therapy is transforming dental practices like yours.

Get a live demo of CandidPro

[Let's do it](https://www.candidpro.com/providers/demo)

1. [Int J Environ Res Public Health.](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8508429/#) 2021 Oct; 18(19): 10277.