Dr. Audrey Yoon

Module Four of the Pediatric Dental Sleep Mastery Course covers tailoring treatment plans to a patient’s age and condition, including the integration of clear aligners into growth modification strategies. We explored Rapid Palatal Expander (RPE) designs, techniques, auxiliaries, and timing, as well as various orthodontic appliances.

In this presentation of the Advanced Implemntation Course, Dr. Yoon shared a practical, experience-driven walkthrough of modern face mask therapy, expansion protocols, and the small technical refinements that dramatically improve comfort, compliance, and treatment success.

Airway obstruction, enlarged tonsils or adenoids, chronic mouth breathing, and sleep-disordered breathing are frequent drivers of downward and backward facial development, narrow maxillae, and persistent open bites.