Volume 40, Number 1 (2014)

Editor's Corner

This is the 40^th issue of the International Journal of Orofacial Myology (IJOM). Christine Mills provides historical information about IJOM, the premise on which it was started, and future perspectives. Of interest is that the name was originally the International Journal of Oral Myology. The name was changed in 1980 to the International Journal of Orofacial Myology. Reflections on the past help us to understand the role IJOM has paid in our professional development, and the individuals who moved us forward.

Articles in this 40^th issue include many areas orofacial myologists encounter in the provision of services. In addition, background information is included which is important for the overall knowledge needed by orofacial myologists in assessment and treatment. As an international organization, we try to represent orofacial myology from a broad international perspective. Articles from authors in countries outside the USA help us to meet this goal. I hope that you enjoy the information contained in this 40^th issue.

Patricia Taylor, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, COM
Editor-in-Chief