International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy, Volume 47, Issue 1

Background: Breathing, chewing, swallowing, sleep, and speech disorders are known to be associated with malocclusions. Assessment protocols using non-instrumental evaluation of orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD) in adults with malocclusions are...

“Knowing your history can give you the tools to shape your future.” Gloria Feldt’s insightful quote inspires us to delve into the past and learn from those who came before us. This article chronicles the journey of several individuals who shaped the...

I am honored to take on the role as Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of the International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy (IJOM). To prepare for my role as EIC, I set two major goals to address today’s quickly evolving publication standar...

Purpose: This study aimed to develop a concept for a mobile health application, an app-based exercise tool, to support the treatment of orofacial myofunctional disorders by speech-language therapists. Method: A sequential mixed research design combin...

The International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) held its 50th Anniversary Convention virtually in 2021. The Proceedings of the Convention contain abstracts and summaries of the presentations. Topics include: history of orofacial myology, ma...

The field of myofunctional therapy (MT) is complex, as it covers theoretical and practical information on many topics to effectively assess and treat orofacial myofunctional disorders, also known as myofunctional disorders, including tongue thrust, t...

Purpose: The Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) is commonly used to measure tongue strength and endurance. The tongue, however, is reported to periodically move from its intended placement on the IOPI bulb during measurement. This study sought t...

The 50th Anniversary Address delivered by the President of the International Association of Orofacial Myology at the Annual IAOM Convention held online October 22–24, 2021.