Orthodontist and airway specialist - Aire Dental Group - Downers Grove, IL

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

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