KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Smartee Denti-Technology launched Smartee AG KIDS, a craniofacial growth guidance system designed for growing patients, in Malaysia. The launch was accompanied by a one-day clinical course attended by 130 dental professionals, focusing on the fundamentals of craniofacial growth, along with the clinical screening protocols and the practical application of the AG KIDS system.

The one-day course, titled "Airway & Growth," was led by Dr Yue Weng Cheu, Clinical Director of DP Dental in Singapore, who led the key clinical collaborators involved in the development of AG KIDS.

The program opened with clinical cases illustrating dentofacial and airway-related growth changes in children. Subsequent sessions explored the science of craniofacial growth and the airway, including the dentist's role in early identification, followed by a three-domain screening approach covering screening for sleep-related breathing and bidirectional referral to sleep physicians or ENTs.

The course also introduced the clinical application of AG KIDS, including case submission, treatment workflow,  and clinical support.

A Three-Dimensional Craniofacial Growth Guidance Framework

AG KIDS is a craniofacial growth guidance system designed for growing patients aged 3 to 16 years. The system applies a three-dimensional framework to the management of arch form, vertical dimension and mandibular position, with alignment achieved within the broader growth-guidance process.

Its integrated configuration includes the Smartee S8-SGHB PLUS for sagittal and vertical control, S11 Palatal Device for transverse expansion, and K4 JOY-JOY and K5 SMILEY-SMILEY for myofunctional support. Dentists using AG KIDS are also supported by a dedicated algorithm designed to assist with case planning on the SMARTEECHECK platform.

Throughout the program, Dr. Yue emphasized the dentist's role in early identification and screening while maintaining a clear diagnostic boundary: formal diagnosis of sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBDs), including obstructive sleep apnoea, remains within the appropriate medical scope.

Clinical Perspectives on Early Assessment and Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Dr. Chen Ye Hong, Founding President of the Malaysian Dentofacial Sleep Society (MDSS), who attended the course, highlighted the importance of looking beyond tooth alignment when evaluating children.

"Early orthodontic care should move beyond simply straightening teeth to supporting healthy facial growth and function. Children should be assessed for breathing patterns, airway health, tongue function, and sleep quality as part of a broader clinical evaluation. Closer collaboration between orthodontists, sleep dentists, ENT specialists, and other healthcare professionals is essential," said Dr. Chen.

His perspective reflected the course's focus on early identification, screening, and appropriate referral, as well as interdisciplinary collaboration between dental and medical professionals.

Drawing on his involvement in the development of AG KIDS and his clinical experience with growing patients, Dr. Yue also emphasized the importance of keeping pace with developments in research and clinical practice while establishing appropriate interdisciplinary workflows.

"We need to keep abreast of the research, clinical applications and treatment systems, while establishing clear workflows with our medical colleagues and allied health partners," said Dr. Yue.

The Malaysia launch marks a further step in Smartee's development of its portfolio  for growing patients and its ongoing clinical education initiatives. Through continued product development, professional education and collaboration with clinicians, Smartee aims to support clinicians in applying structured approaches to the management of craniofacial growth in growing patients.