Meet the Founders Behind The Airway Academy
At The Airway Academy, we believe that education leads to transformation—both in how we treat patients and how we grow as professionals. Founded by two passionate airway-focused dentists, our mission is to equip providers with the knowledge, tools, and systems to change lives through better breathing.
FOUNDER
Dr. Stephanie Joy Sweeney, D.M.D.
Dr. Stephanie Sweeney is a general dentist and practice owner known for her systems-focused approach to growth and patient care. Since acquiring her practice in 2016, she has grown it into a thriving $4 million operation with just one associate.
Dr. Sweeney is deeply committed to continuing education and clinical excellence, with a special focus on airway health and tongue tie treatment. She completed advanced training under world-renowned ENT Dr. Soroush Zaghi, and now helps both children and adults struggling with sleep-disordered breathing. Her passion is helping other providers implement airway-forward dentistry while building sustainable systems that scale.
Clinically Rooted, Personally Inspired
Both Dr. Sweeney and Dr. Johnson were drawn to airway dentistry through personal experiences that reshaped how they practice—and why they teach. Their work is grounded in evidence-based care and real-life transformation.
Education with Real-World Impact
At The Airway Academy, we focus on practical tools, not just theory. Our courses are designed to help you implement airway-focused care confidently—from diagnosis to systems and everything in between.
Built for Providers, By Providers
We know the challenges because we’ve lived them. From patient communication to billing and workflow integration, we teach solutions we use in our own practices—because we want you to succeed sustainably.
FOUNDER
Dr. Sarah Johnson, D.M.D.
Dr. Sarah Johnson is a general dentist and practice owner in Marietta, Georgia. Her journey into airway dentistry began in 2018 after navigating her own son’s airway challenges—a personal experience that forever shifted her clinical focus.
Today, Dr. Johnson dedicates her practice exclusively to airway and Invisalign care. She is a national speaker, a faculty member at Molis Coaching, and a trusted trainer for Align Technology. Her passion lies in helping providers confidently treat patients through proper diagnosis, education, and aligned therapies.
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GUEST FACILTY
Guest Faculty: Dr. Mark Padolsky, DDS
Dr. Padolsky is a nationally recognized educator and clinical expert in orofacial pain, dental sleep medicine, and TMD. With decades of experience, including faculty roles at Harvard, Tufts, and the Medical College of Georgia, Dr. Padolsky brings unmatched insight into the connection between craniofacial development, airway dysfunction, and whole-body health.
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