Partners Dental Solutions Takes On Airway Aware: A Front-Row Seat to the First Airway Circle Event

On August 28–29, Partners Dental Solutions had the honor of sponsoring Airway Aware, the very first in-person education event hosted by Airway Circle, in Cornelius, North Carolina. It was two days of hands-on learning, real case discussions, and genuine connection among dentists, orthodontists, and airway-focused clinicians — and we couldn't have been more proud to be part of it.

A First-of-Its-Kind Event for Pediatric Airway Health

Airway Aware brought together clinicians for an immersive experience centered on pediatric airway health, early interceptive assessment, and treatment. Attendees spent the two days digging into real cases, asking hard questions, and challenging each other's thinking — all in service of a shared goal: changing outcomes for young patients.

The event was founded and led by Renata Nehme, founder of Airway Circle, who called it "everything I hoped this event could be, and more." A special nod also goes to Dr. Clemens Paffenholz, who brought his expertise to every presentation over the two days.

Keeping the Room Fueled

As a proud sponsor, Partners Dental Solutions helped keep attendees energized with a coffee bar running both days of the event. We were especially excited to team up with a fantastic local coffee shop, Charlotte Mobile Coffee, whose mobile coffee cart — sponsored by Partners and branded just for the occasion — kept everyone fueled and ready to dive into each morning's sessions.

It's a small thing, but at an event built around energy, focus, and connection, a good cup of coffee goes a long way.

A Community Effort

Events like this don't come together without a village, and Airway Aware was no exception. Huge thanks go out to the partners who made it possible:

• Host: Dr. Abbey Gonzales of Opal Dental Studio, for opening her space and community with so much generosity.
• Venue: Lake Norman Orthodontics and Dr. Anne Marie Payne, for welcoming the group into their practice for two full days.
• Sponsors: Intake Breathing, PranaQ, Spark Aligners, Rocky River Orthodontics, and Neirman Practice Management, each contributing in their own way — from starter kits and lunches to CE credit.

It was a true team effort, and we're grateful to have played a part in it.

Looking Ahead

Renata's vision for Airway Circle has always been bigger than one room in Cornelius — and the energy at this first event only confirmed that this is something worth building on. Plans are already underway to bring Airway Aware to clinicians in more cities across the country.

For Partners Dental Solutions, moments like these are exactly why we love what we do. Supporting the clinicians who are pushing pediatric airway health forward, and being part of the community built around that work, is a privilege we don't take lightly.

We're grateful to Renata, Dr. Paffenholz, and every clinician who showed up ready to learn — and we can't wait to see where Airway Circle goes next.