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March 4, 2026American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics8 citationsOpen Access

Sleep-disordered breathing and orthodontics: An American Association of Orthodontists white paper update

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JPJ. Martin PalomoJCJulia Cohen-LévyTETarek El‐Bialy

Key Points

  • The aim is to provide an updated framework for orthodontists regarding the management of sleep-disordered breathing.
  • Panel of orthodontic experts convened to review existing literature and guidelines.
  • Creation of an updated white paper reflecting current best practices.
  • Focused on the relationship between orthodontics and obstructive sleep apnea.
  • Summarized key findings from the 2019 white paper and new insights.
  • Presented updated recommendations for orthodontic practice regarding sleep apnea management.

Abstract

The board of trustees of the American Association of Orthodontists requested that a panel of orthodontic experts in dental sleep medicine update the 2019 American Association of Orthodontists white paper and create a document to guide practicing orthodontists on the role of orthodontics in managing obstructive sleep apnea. The present updated white paper summarizes the task force's findings and recommendations.

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Palomo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7cd2ad48f933b5eed93a8https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajodo.2026.01.014
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