Learning Objectives

By the end of this lecture you will be able to:

• Understand how oral habits influence craniofacial growth, airway development, and sleep quality
• Identify early clinical signs and risk factors associated with dysfunctional oral habits
• Recognize the importance of intervening before the age of six
• Learn practical strategies to correct and rewire oral habits
• Apply interceptive approaches including behavioral and myofunctional techniques
• Integrate airway-focused assessment into routine pediatric examinations
• Develop confidence in early diagnosis and proactive management