Dr. Sandra Kahn is an accomplished orthodontist with a notable career spanning several decades. Originally from Mexico, she graduated from the School of Stomatology at the Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree. She then earned a Master’s degree in Orthodontics from the University of the Pacific in San Francisco, California.

Dr. Kahn’s professional journey began with her work in physical anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley, focusing on human craniofacial growth and development. She subsequently served on numerous craniofacial anomalies panels at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) and Stanford University. Her expertise earned her an adjunct clinical professorship at Stanford University in the Department of Craniofacial Anomalies at Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital.

After over 20 years in private practice and treating approximately 7,000 clinical patients, Dr. Kahn transitioned from traditional orthodontics to airway-centered orthodontics. This approach emphasizes the harmony of the jaws and aims to guide the growth of the face and jaws in children, improving breathing and sleep health to prevent conditions like snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

Dr. Kahn has been invited to speak at many prestigious university hospitals around the world, including Stanford University, Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, Rambam Medical Center in Israel, the University of Valencia in Spain and Krakow, Poland. Her research includes the use of implants in orthopedic traction Bollard hooks, Biobloc Orthotropics therapy for treating dental and orthopedic decompensation in patients with cleft lip and palate, and the prevention of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea through Forwardontics combined with myopostural therapy.

Together with Dr. Paul Ehrlich and their team at Stanford University, Dr. Kahn coined the term “Forwardontics” to promote protocols that support forward development of the facial middle and lower thirds. She is the only Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics practicing Forwardontics therapy.

Dr. Kahn has been a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO), the North American Association of Facial Orthotropics (NAAFO), the International Association of Facial Growth Guidance (Orthotropics) (IAFGG), the American Academy of Orthopedics Gnathologic (AAGO), and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).

Dr. Kahn is a prolific author, having written several influential books. Her first book, “Let’s Face It – A Guide to Your Child’s Optimal Health, Facial, and Dental Development,” serves as a consultation guide for parents aiming to prevent pediatric respiratory problems. Her subsequent works, including “GOPex – Good Oral Posture Exercises,” “Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic” co-authored with Dr. Paul Ehrlich, and “Breathe 4.0: The Magic of Up-lock Breathing” co-authored with Dr. Wilfried Engelke, continue to make significant contributions to the field. She has also translated Dr. John Mew’s seminal work, “The Cause and Cure of Malocclusion,” and developed several patented devices, including the Kahn-Bow, Up-locker Bluetooth, Nasometer and the Up-lock Pacifier series.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Dr. Kahn is deeply committed to conservation. She and her husband own Playa Viva, an ecoresort in Mexico, and have founded a non-profit organization, Rainforest2Reef, dedicated to protecting jaguar habitats. Her personal interests also include tennis, surfing, playing the guitar, and creating art. Dr. Kahn’s artwork is proudly displayed in her office and in private collections,

Dr. Sandra Kahn’s illustrious career, marked by innovation, dedication, and a transdisciplinary approach to orthodontics, has not only advanced the field but also positively impacted the lives of countless patients.