Orthodontist and airway specialist

Aire Dental Group • Part-time • Downers Grove, Illinois, United States • 3m ago

Job Summary

Airway-Focused Orthodontist , orthodontic care for children and adult:

We are seeking a motivated and patient-centered Airway-Focused Orthodontist to join our multidisciplinary dental team. The ideal candidate is passionate about integrating orthodontics, airway health, TMJ function, and overall craniofacial development into comprehensive treatment planning. This position is well suited for an orthodontist interested in working in a collaborative environment that emphasizes functional outcomes in addition to esthetics.

Our ideal candidate is someone who is interested in making a long-term commitment while we support their professional growth and development as part of a collaborative team environment. We believe meaningful clinical impact takes time, we have seen remarkable results through teamwork and dedication, but not overnight. Our goal is to help build and strengthen your professional identity alongside other respected dental providers as part of a growing multidisciplinary practice.

Working Schedule:
This position is currently available every other Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with the opportunity to grow into a weekly Wednesday schedule as the role and patient demand expand.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat malocclusion with airway-centered orthodontic principles
Evaluate patients for sleep-disordered breathing risk factors
Integrate orthodontic treatment with TMJ stability and functional occlusion
Collaborate with providers in physical therapy, sleep medicine, ENT, oral surgery, and restorative dentistry
Interpret CBCT imaging for airway volume, skeletal relationships, and TMJ structures
Provide early interceptive orthodontic treatment for pediatric airway development when appropriate
Plan and coordinate pre-surgical orthodontics for orthognathic cases when indicated
Utilize expansion techniques (RPE, MARPE, arch development strategies) when appropriate
Support treatment planning involving occlusal appliances and functional orthopedic approaches
Educate patients on the relationship between airway health, craniofacial growth, posture, and occlusion
Maintain detailed documentation consistent with interdisciplinary care standards

Qualifications

DDS or DMD degree from an accredited institution
Certificate in Orthodontics from an accredited residency program
Experience or strong interest in airway-focused orthodontic treatment planning
Familiarity with CBCT airway evaluation
Understanding of TMJ functional orthodontics
Experience with expansion techniques and growth guidance
Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Commitment to long-term patient relationships and outcome-based care

Preferred Experience (Not Required)

Experience treating sleep-disordered breathing patients
Collaboration with ENT and sleep physicians
Orthodontic preparation for orthognathic surgery
Exposure to myofunctional therapy integration
Knowledge of Piper classification or TMJ orthopedic stability concepts

Practice Philosophy

Our office has a long history of TMJ therapy and developed a great referral based dental office. We are proud and emphasizes a functional, airway-centered, and multidisciplinary approach to orthodontic care. We believe orthodontic treatment plays an essential role not only in improving alignment and esthetics but also in supporting airway health, TMJ stability, and long-term craniofacial balance.

We are looking for a provider who shares these values and is interested in contributing to a collaborative and patient-focused clinical environment

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming smiles while improving airway function! We value your expertise in delivering exceptional patient care through innovative orthodontic solutions combined with airway health strategies.

Pay: $1,200.00 - $1,500.00 per day

Work Location: In person