Used by permission from Dental Sleep Practice magazine. In October 2017, the American Dental Association (ADA) released a policy statement addressing dentistry’s role in sleep-related breathing disorders.1 The policy encourages dental professionals to screen their patients for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS), and other breathing disorders. The ADA advocates working in collaboration with other trained medical colleagues and emphasizes the

The Foundation for Airway Health applauds the American Association of Orthodontists for the publication of their White Paper on Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Orthodontics as amended on March 15, 2019. The White Paper provides a 10-point recommendation on the important role of orthodontists to identify, treat and manage patients with obstructive sleep apnea. At the Foundation for Airway Health, our mission is to help the public realize their maximum potential by championing the