Transforming Orthodontic Paradigms at the intersection of sleep medicine and dental innovation, Stanford Sleep Medicine Center’s Dr. Audrey Yoon is reshaping traditional approaches to craniofacial development. This September, she brings her dual expertise to the IAOM 2025 Convention, offering insights into the synergy between orthodontics, sleep medicine, and myofunctional therapy. 

Distinguished Background as a dual-certified orthodontist and pediatric dentist, Dr. Yoon unique perspective stems from her extensive training at UCLA and her current role at Stanford University. Her establishment of the World Dentofacial Sleep Society (WDSS) and directorship of the Pacific Ortho-Dental Sleep Medicine Fellowship exemplify her commitment to advanci interdisciplinary care. 

Clinical Mastery Dr. Yoon’s expertise encompasses: 

• Customized Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE)
• Distraction Osteogenesis Maxillary Expansion (DOME)
• Maxillomandibular Advancement preparation
• Pediatric to geriatric airway management solutions
• Sleep apnea intervention strategies

Session Focus, Dr. Yoon’s IAOM Convention presentation illuminates: 

• Anatomical foundations of airway function
• Nasal breathing’s impact on orthodontic stability
• Growth modification’s role in skeletal developme 
• Integration of myofunctional therapy principles

Practical Applications IAOM Convention Attendees will master: 

• Assessment protocols for airway dysfunction
• Collaborative treatment planning strategies
• Long-term stability techniques
• Cross-disciplinary communication methods

Planning ahead? 

This year’s convention is packed with fantastic speakers, vendors, and networking opportunities in the myofunctional therapy industry. As always, thank you for supporting our organization — we can’t wait to spend a myo weekend with you in Salt Lake City. 

Register for the 2025 IAOM convention today and book your hotel room at the Radisson Hotel Downtown in Salt Lake City, UT. Visit https://iaom.com/convention/