06/15/2026
I just returned from the AOSCOS 2026 conference and my mind is blown. 🤯
AOSCOS brings together orthodontists, oral surgeons, sleep physicians, airway-focused dentists, and other healthcare professionals who are passionate about helping patients breathe, sleep, and function better.
We discussed treatments such as MARPE (Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion) and orthognathic (double jaw) surgery, but what struck me most was how often the conversation came back to one thing: sleep.
Sleep-disordered breathing, Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS), and obstructive sleep apnea don’t just affect energy levels. They can impact growth, development, airway health, facial structure, overall health, and quality of life.
Many of the treatments discussed at the conference are designed to address the structural and functional factors that contribute to airway restriction and poor sleep.
As a myofunctional therapist, it was inspiring to learn from so many brilliant providers who are working together to help patients breathe better, sleep better, and thrive.
And if you hear me mispronounce “orthognathic surgery” in this reel… 😆 it was my second take. It serves as a good reminder that we’re all human, we’re all learning, and perfection isn’t the goal—helping people is. ❤️
