How to become a member of our study club

 The South Bay Airway Study Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing continuing education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional community among healthcare providers committed to excellence in airway-focused dentistry, oral function, sleep health, and overall health. To preserve the collaborative culture and educational excellence of our Study Club, membership is reserved for professionals who demonstrate a genuine commitment to lifelong learning, evidence-based clinical practice, and interdisciplinary patient care. 

How to Become a Member

Membership is by application and Board approval. To become a member of the South Bay Airway Study Club, applicants must:

• Attend three (3) Study Club meetings within the first 18 months to demonstrate genuine interest and commitment.
• Be an active, collaborative member of the airway-focused healthcare community by fostering open communication and interdisciplinary collaboration in patient care.
• Hold all required licenses and/or certifications necessary to practice the professional services they represent online and in person.
• Be in good professional standing, with no known state or federal disciplinary actions that would be inconsistent with the Study Club's mission, as determined by the Board of Directors.
• Receive approval by a majority vote of the Board of Directors based on the published membership criteria.

The South Bay Airway Study Club is governed by a three-member Board of Directors consisting of Dr. Jinny Kwak, Dr. Allen Huang and Dr. Kyle Yip. The organization currently has more than 70 members and continues to provide a collaborative forum for continuing education and interdisciplinary professional engagement. There are no membership fees to join or remain a member of the South Bay Airway Study Club.

Nondiscrimination Policy

The South Bay Airway Study Club does not discriminate in membership on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Membership Eligibility

The South Bay Airway Study Club is committed to fostering a professional, respectful, and collaborative learning environment. Members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes constructive discussion, interdisciplinary collaboration, mutual respect, ethical patient care, and evidence-based clinical practice.

The South Bay Airway Study Club reserves the right to decline, deny, suspend, or revoke membership if an applicant or member does not meet, or no longer meets, the membership criteria, or if the Board of Directors reasonably determines that the individual's conduct, professional standing, or actions are materially inconsistent with the mission, values, or educational objectives of the Study Club. Examples include, but are not limited to, failure to maintain required professional licensure or certifications, disciplinary actions affecting professional standing, misrepresentation of professional credentials, unethical or unprofessional conduct, or behavior that materially disrupts the collaborative learning environment or reflects adversely on the Study Club. All membership decisions are made in good faith by the Board of Directors in the best interests of the organization.

How to Apply

Call or Text ClearWave Orthodontics at (424) 257-5118 to request an application form!