06/11/2026
We are proud to announce the publication of a multi-center observational study in the Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, co-authored by Dr. Steven Olmos, Dr. Edmund Liem, and experts from Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
This study validates a systematic craniofacial screening tool designed to help clinicians identify children at high risk for Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB) during routine exams.
Key findings for Pediatricians:
🧒 20% of children in the study were identified as high-risk for SDB.
🧒 Specific markers like a narrow palate, open bite, and tongue thrust are high-probability indicators of underlying breathing issues.
🧒 The protocol demonstrated strong reliability, making it a feasible tool for any clinical setting to facilitate timely referrals.
By identifying these physical risk factors early, we can ensure these children get the specialized airway and TMJ support they need before symptoms escalate.
👉 Read the full study at https://www.jocpd.com/articles/10.22514/jocpd.2026.070/htm.
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