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23 April 2026
International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy | Aims and Scope Update

To further enhance the quality of the International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy and the papers published in it, under the guidance of our Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Nancy Solomon, the journal has updated and revised its aims and scope. The original scope and the updated version are listed below:

Aims (new version):

The International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy (IJOM) (ISSN: 2694-2526), the official journal of the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM), is an international, peer-reviewed open access publication. IJOM aims to encourage the scientific study of orofacial myology and the management of orofacial myofunctional disorders and related issues, provide educational and evidence-based information to practitioners, and encourage sharing and cooperation across disciplines involved in orofacial myofunctional therapy.

IJOM publishes original research articles, brief reports, reviews, perspectives, case reports, protocols, conference reports, book reviews, opinions and editorials; other article types are also considered. There is no restriction on the maximum length of the papers, although papers should be clear and concise, yet contain enough detail to allow for replication. Electronic files or software relating to the full details of studies can be deposited as supplementary materials along with the article submission. The Editor-in-Chief welcomes inquiries regarding the appropriateness of article submissions.

Aims (old version):

The International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy (IJOM) is an open access publication focused on the study of orofacial myology and the management of orofacial myofunctional disorders and related issues.

IJOM is the official journal of the International Association of Orofacial Myology.

IJOM (ISSN: 2694-2526) aims to encourage the scientific study of orofacial myofunctional disorders, provide educational and evidence-based information to practitioners, and encourage sharing and cooperation across disciplines involved in myofunctional therapy. IJOM publishes original research articles, brief reports, reviews, perspectives, case reports, protocols, conference reports, book reviews, opinions and editorials.

IJOM welcomes articles related to a wide variety of topics involving the dental-orofacial complex, the oronasopharyngeal airway, cranio-musculoskeletal-fascial systems, and their biomechanical and neurophysiological influences. Articles addressing the clinical assessment and behavioral treatment of orofacial myofunctional disorders across the lifespan will be prioritized. The Editor-in-Chief welcomes inquiries regarding the appropriateness of article submissions.

Scope (new version):

We welcome submissions on a wide variety of topics related to the practice of orofacial myology. According to the IAOM Scope of Practice (revised April 2026), this includes the evaluation and management of:

  1. abnormal non-nutritive sucking habits (thumb, finger, pacifier, etc., sucking habits)
  2. other detrimental orofacial habits
  3. abnormal orofacial rest posture problems
  4. abnormal neuromuscular muscle patterns associated with inappropriate mastication, bolus formation, and deglutition
  5. abnormal functional breathing patterns
  6. abnormal swallowing patterns

As such, research topics address the dental–orofacial complex, the oronasopharyngeal airway, cranio-musculoskeletal-fascial systems, and their biomechanical and neurophysiological influences across the lifespan. Topics are often multidisciplinary and include principles and applications of orofacial myology related to:

  • ankyloglossia/ankylofrenula
  • behavioral modification of orofacial myofunctional disorders
  • craniofacial and maxillofacial conditions
  • dentistry
  • facial aesthetics
  • facial and hypoglossal nerve palsy
  • obstructive sleep apnea
  • oral health
  • orofacial sensation/pain
  • orofacial posture, function and development
  • orthodontics
  • speech production
  • sucking, feeding, and swallowing
  • temporomandibular joint disorders
  • upper airway (oral/nasal) breathing

Scope (old version):

Disciplines represented by the journal and its contents include, but are not limited to the following:

  • craniofacial
  • dental hygiene
  • infant feeding
  • maxillofacial
  • myofunctional therapy
  • orofacial myology
  • orofacial sensation/pain
  • orthodontics
  • otolaryngology
  • pediatrics
  • physical medicine and rehabilitation
  • sleep medicine
  • speech-language pathology

For more detailed information, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/ijom/about.

International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy Editorial Office

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