the american journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering orthodontic research. it is published by elsevier and is the official journal of the american association of orthodontists. the editor-in-chief is rolf g. behrents (saint louis university). the journal was established in 1915 and obtained its current name in 1986. previous names include "american journal of orthodontics" and "american journal of orthodontics and oral surgery".