Resources 

Heart Rate Variability & Sleep

Torrance L Nevels, Michael D Wirth, J P Ginsberg, Alexander C McLain, James B Burch, The role of sleep and heart rate variability in metabolic syndrome: evidence from the Midlife in the United States study, Sleep, 2023;, zsad013, https://doi.org/10.1093/sleep/zsad013

Paediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Recent Research: Paediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Galeotti A, Gatto R, Caruso S, Piga S, Maldonato W, Sitzia E, Viarani V, Bompiani G, Aristei F, Marzo G, Festa P.
Effects of Rapid Palatal Expansion on the Upper Airway Space in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): A Case-Control Study. Children. 2023; 10(2):244.4
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/2/244 

"Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children"
Guest Editor(s): Manisha Witmans, Mary Anne Tablizo.
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/children/special_issues/obstructive_sleep_apnea_syndrome_in_children

Alharbi, L.N.; Alsaikhan, M.A.; Al-Haj Ali, S.N.; Farah, R.I. Pediatric 
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Knowledge and Attitudes of Medical and Dental 
Students and Fresh Graduates from Saudi Arabia.
Children 2021, 8(9), 768;
https://doi.org/10.3390/children8090768.
Views: 869, Downloads: 675, Citations: 0, Altmetrics: 1
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/9/768

Urbano, G.L.; Tablizo, B.J.; Moufarrej, Y.; Tablizo, M.A.; Chen, M.L.; 
Witmans, M. The Link between Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and 
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Children 2021, 8(9), 824;
https://doi.org/10.3390/children8090824.
Views: 2482, Downloads: 2018, Citations: 2, Altmetrics: 4
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/9/824

Di Mauro, P.; Cocuzza, S.; Maniaci, A.; Ferlito, S.; Rasà, D.; Anzivino, R.; 
Vicini, C.; Iannella, G.; La Mantia, I. The Effect of Adenotonsillectomy on 
Children’s Behavior and Cognitive Performance with Obstructive Sleep Apnea 
Syndrome: State of the Art.
Children 2021, 8(10), 921;
https://doi.org/10.3390/children8100921.
Views: 1105, Downloads: 1321, Citations: 10, Altmetrics: 5
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/10/921

Uwiera, T.C. Considerations in Surgical Management of Pediatric Obstructive 
Sleep Apnea: Tonsillectomy and Beyond.
Children 2021, 8(11), 944;
https://doi.org/10.3390/children8110944.
Views: 694, Downloads: 876, Citations: 0, Altmetrics: 1
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/11/944

Hady, K.K.; Okorie, C.U.A. Positive Airway Pressure Therapy for Pediatric 
Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Children 2021, 8(11), 979;
https://doi.org/10.3390/children8110979.
Views: 959, Downloads: 1466, Citations: 0, Altmetrics: 2
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/11/979

Magnusdottir, S.; Hilmisson, H.; Raymann, R.J.E.M.; Witmans, M. 
Characteristics of Children Likely to Have Spontaneous Resolution of 
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Results from the Childhood Adenotonsillectomy Trial 
(CHAT).
Children 2021, 8(11), 980;
https://doi.org/10.3390/children8110980.
Views: 824, Downloads: 632, Citations: 1, Altmetrics: 2
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/11/980

Carotenuto, M.; Di Sessa, A.; Esposito, M.; Grandone, A.; Marzuillo, P.; 
Bitetti, I.; Umano, G.R.; Precenzano, F.; Miraglia del Giudice, E.; Santoro, 
N. Association between Hepatic Steatosis and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in 
Children and Adolescents with Obesity.
Children 2021, 8(11), 984;
https://doi.org/10.3390/children8110984.
Views: 773, Downloads: 627, Citations: 1, Altmetrics: 1
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/11/984

Saint-Fleur, A.L.; Christophides, A.; Gummalla, P.; Kier, C. Much Ado about 
Sleep: Current Concepts on Mechanisms and Predisposition to Pediatric 
Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Children 2021, 8(11), 1032;
https://doi.org/10.3390/children8111032.
Views: 888, Downloads: 853, Citations: 1, Altmetrics: 1
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/11/1032

Gastelum, E.; Cummins, M.; Singh, A.; Montoya, M.; Urbano, G.L.; Tablizo, 
M.A. Treatment Considerations for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Pediatric Down 
Syndrome.
Children 2021, 8(11), 1074;
https://doi.org/10.3390/children8111074.
Views: 1509, Downloads: 988, Citations: 0, Altmetrics: 3
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/11/1074

Benke, S.; Okorie, C.U.A.; Tablizo, M.A. The Use of Auto-Titrating Continuous 
Positive Airway Pressure (AutoCPAP) for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in 
Children with Obesity.
Children 2021, 8(12), 1204;
https://doi.org/10.3390/children8121204.
Views: 1049, Downloads: 794, Citations: 0, Altmetrics: 0
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/12/1204

Thomas, S.; Patel, S.; Gummalla, P.; Tablizo, M.A.; Kier, C. You Cannot Hit 
Snooze on OSA: Sequelae of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Children 2022, 
9(2), 261;
https://doi.org/10.3390/children9020261.
Views: 1533, Downloads: 1031, Citations: 3, Altmetrics: 3
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/2/261

Kang, M.; Mo, F.; Witmans, M.; Santiago, V.; Tablizo, M.A. Trends in 
Diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Pediatrics. Children 2022, 9(3), 306;
https://doi.org/10.3390/children9030306.
Views: 862, Downloads: 1188, Citations: 1, Altmetrics: 1
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/3/306

Chandrasekar, I.; Tablizo, M.A.; Witmans, M.; Cruz, J.M.; Cummins, M.; 
Estrellado-Cruz, W. Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Neonates. Children 2022, 9(3), 
419;
https://doi.org/10.3390/children9030419.
Views: 882, Downloads: 820, Citations: 1, Altmetrics: 1
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/3/419

Heit, T.; Tablizo, B.J.; Salud, M.; Mo, F.; Kang, M.; Tablizo, M.A.; Witmans, 
M. Craniofacial Sleep Medicine: The Important Role of Dental Providers in 
Detecting and Treating Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children.
Children 2022, 
9(7), 1057;
https://doi.org/10.3390/children9071057.
Views: 896, Downloads: 1415, Citations: 0, Altmetrics: 1
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/7/1057

Pae, E.-K.; Chung, M.-K.; Harper, R.M. Intermittent Hypoxia Interferes with 
Autocrine Effects of GABA on Insulin Secretion in Postnatal 
Rodents and Implications for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Children 
2022, 9(9), 1305;
https://doi.org/10.3390/children9091305.
Views: 383, Downloads: 221, Citations: 0, Altmetrics: 0
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/9/1305

Saied, N.; Solis, R.N.; Funamura, J.; Chen, J.; Lammers, C.; Nandalike, K. 
Clinical Characteristics and Post-Operative Outcomes in Children with Very 
Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Children 2022, 9(9), 1396;
https://doi.org/10.3390/children9091396.
Views: 369, Downloads: 277, Citations: 0, Altmetrics: 1
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/9/1396

Garza, N.; Witmans, M.; Salud, M.; Lagera, P.G.D.; Co, V.A.; Tablizo, M.A. 
The Association between Asthma and OSA in Children. Children 2022, 9(10), 
1430;
https://doi.org/10.3390/children9101430.
Views: 281, Downloads: 260, Citations: 0, Altmetrics: 0
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/10/1430


OSA Guidelines

BOOK: Treatment of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders - Muscle & Exercise Manual

Treatment of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders: Muscle and Excercise Manual

Written by Mohamed A. Mohamed, PhD, SLP, COM
& Marlee Green, B.A., CDA

This treatment manual is intended to be used by healthcare professionals to aid in the treatment of orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs). It provides an overview of factors related to facial development and oral function, types of OMDs and key indicators/symptoms, as well as considerations regarding the initiation of OMDs. Included in this manual are detailed images of each orofacial muscle, accompanying techniques to assess function, and exercises and stretches for muscles that affect chewing, swallowing, speech, occlusion, TMJ movement, orthodontic stability, and oral hygiene. An easy-to-follow guide to encourage muscle harmony and healthy orofacial development for your patients. Foreword written by Dr. Kevin L. Boyd, DDS, MSC. 


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Journal of Dental Sleep Medicine

Volume 8, Number 3 (7.10.2021) 

Editorial

On the Philips Recall and the High Professionalism of DSM

Jean-François Masse, DMD, MSc, FACD, Diplomate, ABDSM

Original Article

Comparison of Dental Arch Width and Length Parameters in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea and a Control Group: A Pilot Study

James Sacksteder, DDS, MS; Allen Firestone, DDS, MS; Do-Gyoon Kim, PhD; F. Michael Beck, DDS, MA; Ulysses Magalang, MD; Cameron Anderson, DDS, MS; Eun Sang Moon, DDS

Special Articles

Defining and Measuring Compliance With Oral Appliance Therapy

Reza Radmand, DMD; Harmeet Chiang, BDS, DDS, MS, FAGD; Massimiliano Di Giosia, DDS; Maria Therese Galang-Boquiren, DMD, MS; Rosemarie Rohatgi, DMD; David Silk, DDS; Olivier M. Vanderveken, MD, PhD; Michael Adame, DDS

Perspectives on Advancements in Dental Sleep Medicine


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