ADHD and Sleep-Disordered Breathing: A Conversation at WDSS 2026

Dr. Grace Simco interviewed Stanford sleep psychiatrist Nnamdi Orakpo, MD, PhD

Dr. Grace Simco interviewed Stanford sleep psychiatrist Nnamdi Orakpo, MD, PhD

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Can sleep-disordered breathing affect attention, hyperactivity, and focus?

While speaking at WDSS 2026, Dr. Grace Simco interviewed Stanford sleep psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist Nnamdi Orakpo, MD, PhD, about ADHD and Sleep-Disordered Breathing and the important connection between sleep, breathing, and ADHD-like symptoms.

This conversation highlights the value of interdisciplinary collaboration in airway-focused patient care.

The discussion highlighted the value of screening patients with these symptoms for possible sleep and breathing concerns. This interdisciplinary approach reflects Dr. Grace’s commitment to looking beyond tooth alignment and collaborating across orthodontics, sleep medicine, and related specialties to understand and care for the whole patient.

Watch the interview to learn why healthy sleep and breathing should be considered when evaluating attention and behavioral concerns.