• YDC Presents: YD Series

    The Expansion Boom: Separating Airway Science from Clinical Reality

  • About Dr. Rachel Hoagburg

    Dr. Rachel Hoagburg is an ABO Board-Certified Orthodontist. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Purdue University before attending dental school at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She went on to complete her orthodontic residency at Indiana University School of Dentistry, graduating with both an Orthodontic Certificate and MSD. Outside the practice, Dr. Rachel and her husband, Dr. Ryan Natal, enjoy traveling and experiencing new cultures, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on Purdue Basketball.

  • About Dr. Brian Hoagburg

    Dr. Brian Hoagburg is an ABO Board-Certified Orthodontist with practices in southwest Fort Wayne and Auburn. He studied biomedical engineering at Miami University and completed his DDS, Orthodontic Certificate and MSD at Indiana University School of Dentistry. He served on the board of the Isaac Knapp District Dental Society from 2022-2026. His professional interests include evidence-based orthodontic treatment planning, early treatment and interdisciplinary care.

  • Course Description

    Airway concerns have reshaped orthodontic treatment philosophies and fueled a growing emphasis on arch development and expansion. This lecture reviews the current evidence, including the 2026 AAO White Paper on Orthodontics and Airway, to help dentists understand when expansion is appropriate, when extractions remain a valuable treatment option, and how to guide patients toward timely, evidence-based orthodontic care.

  • Please select Registration Level - Dinner will be provided

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    New Dentist. *For any dentist who has practiced less than 10 years* Includes dinner and continuing registration.
    New Dentist

    *For any dentist who has practiced less than 10 years* Includes dinner and continuing registration.

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  • The Isaac Knapp District Dental Society (IKDDS) is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider provided by the Indiana Dental Association. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals 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. Isaac Knapp District Dental Society designates this course for 1 continuing education credit.

    Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP. 

     

    IKDDS Refund Policy: We must contract with instructors and venue in advance. For this reason, the following policy must be strictly enforced for our courses: Cancellation requests received by IKDDS ten days or more prior to the course will be honored with a full refund (minus 3.3% credit card convenience fee). No refund will be given for cancellation requests received by IKDDS less than ten days prior to the course.

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