Advanced Clinical Education · 2026–2027
A New Framework for Interdisciplinary Treatment
A three-course curriculum on diagnosing, planning, and surgically executing the interdisciplinary case using phenotype driving principles.
Three courses · October 2026 to January 2027
Course Pathway
Airway. Expansion. Phenotype. Surgery.
These courses are designed to help clinicians understand when these modalities intersect and how to plan them together. Cases previously considered borderline, compromised, surgical-only, or revision cases.
For orthodontists · periodontists · interdisciplinary & airway-focused dentists · oral & maxillofacial surgeons · prosthodontists · restorative dentists · general dentists · myofunctional therapists · speech and language pathologists.
How do these systems integrate? Airway, skeletal expansion, and interdisciplinary treatment planning for complex cases.
Best for interdisciplinary teams treating airway-driven cases
+ Co-presenter Dr. Ilya Lipkin, Orthodontic Specialist · nearly 1,000 skeletal expansion cases.
How is it executed? Live surgical mentorship focused on phenotype modification and operative technique.
Best for providers performing SFOT on complex cases | Limited to 20 clinicians
When does SFOT enter the case? Indications, diagnosis, and the clinical conversation around treatment planning.
Best for GPs, orthodontists, and clinicians new to SFOT
Structure · Function · Behavior Compensation Intervention Sustainable Oral Health for a Lifetime
Location & Inquiries
All courses are held at the PMSS Education Center in Glenview, Illinois, 13 miles from O'Hare International Airport. Virtual attendance via Zoom is available for all lecture sessions at the same tuition rate.
Ready to register? Reserve your seat directly on the registration page. For course questions, lodging suggestions, or virtual attendance arrangements, reach Julie Wosik below.
Questions? Contact Julie Wosik
From Course Attendees
"Dr. Mandelaris delivers an exceptional educational experience that seamlessly bridges theory and clinical application. The SFOT course I attended last year was outstanding, featuring world-class live surgery, comprehensive materials, and a state-of-the-art learning facility. It is a must-attend for those dedicated to mastering interdisciplinary dentofacial therapy and elevating their practice."
"The SFOT course given by Dr. Mandelaris opened my eyes to a whole new world of treating patients from the viewpoint of airway dentistry in the orthodontic sphere and the phenotype modification that helps our orthodontic colleagues to make that happen. He is also very knowledgeable on the subject of MARPE and expansion techniques, and brings in appropriate experts to develop a well-rounded course that is a font of information for those wanting to know more about this innovative and integrative concept."