Southern Academy of Pediatric Specialists

Southern Academy of Pediatric Specialists Elevating Pediatric Specialty Care Through Education And Community

07/29/2026

The end goal is simple: better care for children. In an age of endless online information, parents need help navigating the labyrinth of what's truly best for their child. SAPS unites medical, surgical, and dental specialists so families can understand, from a trusted provider standpoint, what's recommended and why. Learn more at thesouthernacademy.com.

07/28/2026

“Croup” sounds simple… But it’s not just one small problem.

As Dr. Jad Jabbour explains, croup is really inflammation of the entire airway 👇

✔️ Larynx
✔️ Trachea
✔️ Bronchi

Everything is inflamed.

Which is why these kids can go from mild symptoms…
to struggling to breathe—fast.

This is a perfect example of why the pediatric airway must be viewed as a dynamic system, not isolated parts.

Because when one area is affected…
it impacts everything.

At the Southern Academy of Pediatric Specialists, we train providers to think beyond symptoms—and understand the full airway picture.


07/24/2026

“This conference is different… because it’s truly collaborative.”

Not just orthodontists.
Not just one specialty.

At the Southern Academy of Pediatric Specialists, you’re learning alongside:

👉 Pediatric dentists
👉 Oral surgeons
👉 ENTs
👉 Speech pathologists

All sharing real-world experiences and perspectives.

Because the best outcomes don’t come from one provider…

They come from multiple specialists working together.

👉 That’s how you take what you learn and actually apply it in your practice—to deliver better, more complete care for your patients.

💬 Want to learn how to collaborate across specialties and elevate your clinical outcomes? Comment “TEAM” and we’ll send you details for the next SAPS event.
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07/22/2026

For pediatric specialists scrolling past — pause for a second.
This cleft lip and palate transformation by Dr. Rick Kapitan is exactly the kind of outcome that becomes possible when pediatric dentistry, ENT, orthodontics, surgery, and speech therapy stop operating in silos.
The Southern Academy of Pediatric Specialists, founded by Dr. Kapitan, exists to make that collaboration the rule, not the exception.


07/08/2026

This child's transformation didn't begin in the operating room and won't end there.
It began with early identification, pre-surgical orthopedics, and feeding support. It continued with cleft lip and palate repair by Dr. Rick Kapitan. It will carry forward through pediatric dentistry, orthodontic guidance, ENT follow-up, and speech therapy.
That continuum is the entire reason Dr. Kapitan founded the Southern Academy of Pediatric Specialists.
www.thesouthernacademy.com


07/06/2026

Snoring in kids isn’t “normal.” It’s a warning sign.

As Dr. Ryan Colosi shares, the data is eye-opening 👇

✔️ 1 in 5 children who snore may have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

Which means…
this is likely far more common than we think.

And if it’s missed?

➡️ It doesn’t just go away
➡️ It follows them into adulthood
➡️ It’s linked to serious conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia

That’s the bigger picture.

Because kids don’t stay kids.

And what we miss early…
can become a lifelong issue.

This is why airway screening isn’t optional—
it’s essential.

At the Southern Academy of Pediatric Specialists, we train providers to catch these signs early—so intervention happens when it matters most.


07/03/2026

Nearly 1,000 life-changing surgeries… and counting. 💙🌍

In this interview, Dr. Rick Kapitan highlights the incredible impact of organizations like Free To Smile Foundation 👇

👉 Providing free cleft lip and palate surgeries to children across Central & South America and Africa
👉 Volunteers covering their own expenses
👉 Donations going directly to patient care

This is what true impact looks like.

Because for these children and families…
👉 Access to care changes everything.

If you’re looking to support or learn more, check out freetosmile.org and see how you can be part of something bigger.

07/02/2026

What's more important than improving the lives of children? At SAPS, we deliver an elevated conference experience built for collaboration. Our educational events are hosted in beautiful destinations — not some random airport hotel — with incredible food, live music, and the chance to connect with new colleagues across pediatric specialties. When the environment elevates, so does the way you treatment plan for kids. Learn more at thesouthernacademy.com.

06/30/2026

“We’ll do anything to avoid jaw surgery…” That’s something we hear all the time.

But sometimes… jaw surgery isn’t the last resort.
It’s the solution that actually changes a patient’s life.

As Dr. Chad Rasmussen shares—when diagnosis is done correctly, treatment isn’t just about teeth…

It’s about the entire face.

✔️ Where the teeth sit in the bone
✔️ How the jaws relate to the face
✔️ How structure impacts confidence, function, and quality of life

In the right cases, combining orthodontics + surgery can create:
➡️ Functional improvement
➡️ Facial balance
➡️ Life-changing confidence

Because when hard tissue is positioned correctly…
soft tissue follows.

At the Southern Academy of Pediatric Specialists, this is the level of thinking that transforms outcomes—not just smiles.


06/25/2026

If you’re a pediatric specialist… this isn’t just another CE event.

This is a completely different kind of opportunity.

In this episode of the All In Practice Growth Podcast, Whitney Kapitan shares what makes The Southern Academy of Pediatric Specialists so unique:

→ Real networking with like-minded specialists
→ Ongoing collaboration beyond the event
→ A space to share ideas, cases, and perspectives

But the biggest takeaway?

This kind of collaboration doesn’t just grow your practice…
It improves—and in some cases, saves—children’s lives.

That’s something every provider can get behind.

🎧 Full episode now live on the All In Practice Growth Podcast with Shane McElroy.

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