Traditional thinking often measures treatment success in terms of airway size alone. Dr. Yoon challenged this notion, explaining that airway collapsibility — not just volume — is critical in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

Take this quick quiz to see how well you understand the key concepts from our recent Dental Sleep Medicine Course lecture and reinforce your role in shaping better outcomes for your patients.

Dr. Audrey Yoon’s path into dental sleep medicine began more than 20 years ago, during her orthodontic residency at UCLA. At the time, she was introduced to the field through her clinical director, Dr. Eun Kwon Paik, and neurologist Dr. Ron Harper, who were studying the impact of sleep apnea on the brain.

As healthcare providers, we are continuously seeking effective ways to enhance patient health and well-being, particularly regarding essential daily functions such as breathing and sleeping. In this article, I will introduce two practical techniques that can be easily incorporated into daily routines to significantly improve breathing patterns and sleep quality: mouth taping and nasal irrigation.

2024 Latest Revision: This best practice asserts that the management of developing dentition and occlusion is an essential part of comprehensive oral health care and that early diagnosis and treatment of abnormalities can aid patients in achieving the goal of a stable, functional, and esthetic occlusion.

Through engaging case studies, gain a clearer understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of pediatric dental sleep medicine and the potential for improving the sleep and overall well-being of pediatric patients.