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Understanding the Connection Between Facial Growth, Nasal Breathing, and Children’s Health
How does the way a child breathes influence facial development, oral function, and long-term health? Understanding these connections can help parents and healthcare professionals recognize concerns earlier and make more informed decisions about care.
Join Dr. Jenny Hobson, PT, DPT, founder of the Hobson Institute, and Dr. William “Bill” Hang, DDS, MSD, for an upcoming live episode of The Breathing Lab, exploring children’s facial growth, nasal breathing, oral rest posture, and the importance of interdisciplinary care.
A Deeper Look at Children’s Facial Growth and Airway Health
Drawing from Dr. Hang’s extensive clinical experience and his current E.C.H.O. teaching, this conversation will explore approaches to early evaluation and treatment, lessons from successful cases, and insights gained when patient progress did not go as expected.
Dr. Hobson will contribute her physical therapy perspective, highlighting how head, neck, posture, and whole-body function can play important roles in understanding breathing and craniofacial development.
Together, they will discuss how different healthcare disciplines can collaborate to support children’s growth, breathing, and oral function.
What You’ll Learn
During this live discussion, Dr. Hobson and Dr. Hang will explore:
- Early Warning Signs: Concerns parents can recognize and discuss with healthcare providers.
- Treatment and Referral Decisions: How dental treatment choices and medical referrals fit into comprehensive care.
- Long-Term Oral Function: Why maintaining healthy oral function after structural treatment matters.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: The role of dentists, myofunctional therapists, and physical therapists in coordinated patient care.
- Clinical Insights: Lessons from Dr. Hang’s experience, including successful outcomes and challenging cases.
The conversation will also introduce Dr. Hobson’s planned April 2027 teaching day for the E.C.H.O. Ongoing Mentorship, offering a look at future educational opportunities.
Live Event Details
- Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM CST | 8:00 PM EST | 5:00 PM PST
- Format: Live Online Conversation on Zoom
- Who Can Attend: Parents, patients, and healthcare professionals
- Questions: Submit a general question when registering.
Why You Should Join
Whether you’re a parent looking to better understand your child’s breathing and facial development or a healthcare professional seeking broader clinical perspectives, this conversation offers an opportunity to learn from two experienced practitioners.
Gain valuable insights into early evaluation, treatment considerations, and the importance of collaboration across healthcare specialties.
At the Hobson Institute, we believe that education and interdisciplinary collaboration are essential to helping patients breathe, sleep, and function better.
Join Us for The Breathing Lab
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Dr. Jenny Hobson and Dr. Bill Hang as they share clinical experiences, practical insights, and perspectives on children’s airway and facial development.
Register today to reserve your place and submit your question for this live educational discussion.
