Millions of bilingual individuals struggle to access speech-language pathology and audiology services due to a shortage of bilingual clinicians. This work addresses disparities by training future bilingual professionals and creating culturally relevant Spanish-language resources, reducing misdiagnosis and improving communication outcomes for linguistically diverse communities across the United States.

This research demonstrates that jaw surgery corrects functional impairments, not just appearance. Studying hundreds of patients shows that correcting jaw disproportions eliminates speech distortions, improves chewing and breathing, and enhances quality of life. The findings challenge the view of jaw surgery as cosmetic, reframing it as vital medical care.