Screening for obstructive sleep apnea by orthodontists in the United States - A survey study.

Background: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a sleep-related breathing disorder that can affect both children and adults with systemic co-morbidities beyond disrupted sleep yet remains underdiagnosed in a substantial portion of the pediatric and adult orthodontic patient populations. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalance of orthodontists screening patients for OSA, their confidence level in screening, and to identify the various screening methods most commonly used in practice.

Material And Methods: A survey on screening for OSA was emailed to 6,675 members of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) in the United States.

Emerging Applications of Radiomics in Neurological Disorders: A Review.

Radiomics has achieved significant momentum in radiology research and can reveal image information invisible to radiologists' eyes. Radiomics first evolved for oncologic imaging. Oncologic applications (histopathology, tumor grading, gene mutation analysis, patient survival, and treatment response prediction) of radiomics are widespread.

Examination of orthodontic expenditures and trends in the United States from 1996 to 2016: disparities across demographics and insurance payers.

Background: Orthodontics prevent and treat facial, dental, and occlusal anomalies. Untreated orthodontic problems can lead to significant dental public health issues, making it important to understand expenditures for orthodontic treatment. This study examined orthodontic expenditures and trends in the United States over 2 decades.