Call for Papers
The IJOM is currently welcoming papers for the Special Issue "Contemporary Approaches to Collaborative Management in Ankylofrenula", guest edited by Dr. Sharon Smart, SLP, PhD, and Dr. Raymond Tseng, DDS, PhD. Please see the Call for Papers for more information, or go directly to the special issue.
Overview of the IJOM
The International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy (IJOM) has been dedicated to the study and management of orofacial myofunctional disorders since 1975. In December 2020, the International Association of Orofacial Myology's official journal introduced this digital open-access format, hosted by Digital Commons, an Elsevier platform. All papers published in the IJOM are openly available through this website and can be searched in the left sidebar.
In January 2022, the IJOM introduced continuous publishing, making accepted content immediately available. This homepage displays recent content by type of article. To browse a particular issue, go to "Select an issue" in the left sidebar's search window.
Note: There are no fees for submitting, processing, or publishing articles in the IJOM at this time. The Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor, and all reviewers are volunteers, and the costs associated with using the Digital Commons web platform and services are supported by the International Association of Orofacial Myology. To support this effort, please click on the Donate button on the left sidebar.
Recent Content
From the Editor
How to know if a journal is legitimate
Nancy Pearl Solomon (2023)
Advances and updates on open-access publishing by the IJOM
Nancy Pearl Solomon (2022)
Meet the Journal’s Editorial Review Board Members
Nancy Pearl Solomon (2021)
Research Articles
Feeding and gastrointestinal symptomatology: Comparing infants without oral restriction to those with treated and untreated tethered oral tissues
Rebecca R. Hill (2024)
Global perspectives on tongue-tie assessment of one to ten year-old children in speech-language pathology
Sharon Smart, Zoe Whitfield, and Mary Claessen (2024)
Tongue strength and swallowing-related masseter activity and oropharyngeal timing across the lifespan
Alicia Martin-Cowger, Dianna Evers, Christy Osterhout, Katie Small, Shelly Ashbocker, Eric Astel, Rebecca Burke, Natalie Dahl, Rebecca Fish, Jeanette Fountain, Sandra Frickey, Elizabeth Holbrook, Carmen Ives, Cassie Dallaserra, Leigha Juravich, Savannah Leckington, Ashley Purser, Heather Randolph, Catherine Reed, David Ross, Kristine Sedlezky, Chad Seibold, Erin Sholes, Amanda Sisneros, Blake Tanner, Casey Ulrich, Joni Grey Loftin, and Anthony Seikel (2024)
The use of a myofunctional device in an aged care population for oral care and swallowing: A feasibility study
Hollie-Ann L. Shortland, Gwendalyn Webb, Anne E. Vertigan, and Sally Hewat (2023)
Research Notes
Virtual Baby: 3D model of the anatomy and physiology of sucking and swallowing in infants as an educational tool
Flávia Rebelo Puccini, Marina Gatti, Antônio de Castro Rodrigues, Silmara Rondon-Melo, Chao Lung Wen, Roberta Lopes de Castro Martinelli, and Giédre Berretin-Felix (2022)
Perceptions of tongue-bulb comfort and stability with and without anti-slip patches during assessments of tongue strength and endurance
Heidi A. VanRavenhorst-Bell and Lucy M. Cook (2021)
Development of a concept for a mobile application to support orofacial myofunctional therapy
Christina Osen, Nicola Litke, Michel Wensing, and Aline Weis (2021)
Review Articles
What are we missing in adult obstructive sleep apnea clinical evaluation? Review of official guidelines
Eduardo J. Correa, Carlos O´Connor-Reina, Laura Rodriguez-Alcalá, Diego M. Conti, Alberto Rabino, Peter M. Baptista, Maria-Teresa Garcia-Iriarte, and Guillermo Plaza (2023)
Early orthodontists, their challenges, and their significant impact on orofacial myology
Charlotte A. Boshart (2021)
Orofacial myofunctional assessments in adults with malocclusion: A scoping review
Samantha C. Washington and Jayanti Ray (2021)
Clinical Perspectives
Clinical perspectives on post-operative care for tethered oral tissues (TOTs)
Robyn A. Merkel-Walsh and Lori L. Overland (2024)
Case Reports
A myofunctional chewing device as an early intervention tool for a child with achondroplasia and obstructive sleep apnea
Donny Mandrawa, Mary Bourke, and Ignatius Bourke (2024)
Muscle tension dysphonia in singers and professional speakers with ankyloglossia: Impact of treatment with lingual frenuloplasty and orofacial myofunctional therapy
Isabella Summersgill, Gloria Nguyen, Cullen Grey, Leyli Norouz-Knutsen, Robyn Merkel-Walsh, Christine Katzenmeir, Benjamin Rafii, and Soroush Zaghi (2023)
Position Statements
International Consortium of oral Ankylofrenula Professionals (ICAP): Practice guidelines for ankylofrenula management
Sharon J. Smart, Andrea Kittrell, Robyn Merkel-Walsh, and Raymond J. Tseng (2024)
Literary Reviews
Review of A Trip to The Land of Funny Animals: Oral Motor and Myofunctional Exercises for Toddlers by Hilit Brown
Robyn Merkel-Walsh (2022)
Review of New Trends in Myofunctional Therapy: Occlusion, Muscles and Posture, by Saccomanno and Paskay (2020)
Jayanti Ray (2021)
Protocol
Barriers and facilitators for dental practitioners in implementing orofacial myofunctional therapy: A scoping review protocol
Heuiwon Han and Mina Jawadi (2024)
Conference Proceedings
Proceedings of the 2024 IAOM Convention
International Association of Orofacial Myology (2024)
Proceedings of the 2024 ICAP Convention
International Consortium of Oral Ankylofrenula Professionals (2024)
Proceedings of the 2023 IAOM Convention
International Association of Orofacial Myology (2023)
Proceedings of the 2022 IAOM Convention
International Association of Orofacial Myology (2022)
