Advancing Airway Health and Craniofacial Sleep Medicine

Dr. Allison Hamada

Welcome to the Airway Exchange Group! Our mission is to create a welcoming, elevated space where dental and medical professionals in New Orleans can come together to reimagine patient care through the lens of airway health. Here, the emphasis is on connection, learning, and open dialogue that helps us see the root causes behind the challenges our patients face.
I’m Dr. Allison Hamada, a practicing orthodontist with deep roots in New Orleans and a passion for whole-health, airway-aware care. Over the years, I’ve collaborated with providers across many disciplines and witnessed how often the airway is overlooked, and how transformative it can be when we bring it to the center of the conversation.

The “WHY” Behind the Airway Exchange Group

The Airway Exchange Group was founded to spark collaboration and wake up our community to the role of airway health in wellness and function. Too often, providers work in silos, missing the bigger picture of how breath, sleep, and development affect long-term outcomes. This group is designed to break down those barriers, offering a forum where professionals can share knowledge, learn from each other, and gain clarity on how to act, even without having all the answers.

Who’s Invited
 Everyone who cares about airway health is welcome to join. This includes general dentists, pediatric dentists, orthodontists, myofunctional therapists, dental hygienists, ENT specialists, pediatric sleep physicians, and craniofacial or bodywork practitioners. By gathering around one table, we create opportunities for true collaboration that lead to better care for our patients.

At the Airway Exchange Group, you’ll find an environment that’s both professional and warm, where every meeting combines meaningful conversation, shared insights, and the hospitality New Orleans is known for. 

I look forward to welcoming you into this community and working together to create healthier futures for the patients we serve.