AAOP

12/11/2025

Reminder!
The American Academy of Orofacial Pain invites you to contribute to the scientific program of the
50th Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, taking place April 30 - May 3, 2025 at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.

Submit your abstract by January 23, 2026.

Learn more: https://aaop.org/call-for-poster-abstracts/

Abstract Submission The American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) invites members and non-members to submit abstracts for consideration at the 50th Annual Meeting. Abstracts may present a research project or a case report/case series and will be considered for either

12/09/2025

American Academy of Orofacial Pain: Coast to Coast, Part 1 - USC & UCLA

This episode is the first in a two-part Coast to Coast series, spotlighting CODA-accredited Orofacial Pain training programs across the country. Episode 1 focuses on the West Coast, where hosts Dr. Pratishtha Mishra and Dr. Jasjot Sahni speak with two program directors leading established OFP residencies: Dr. Mariela Padilla from USC and Dr. Sherwin Arman from UCLA.

https://learn.aaop.org/products/coast-to-coast-part-1-usc-ucla

12/02/2025

Join us for our third annual AAOP Research Committee Virtual 5k!

Please lend your support in strengthening our mission to support the research in the specialty of Orofacial Pain by participating in the 2026 AAOP Research Committee Virtual 5K.

Run, walk, bike, hike anytime until April 20th! Submit your best picture or score.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-virtual-5k-runwalkcycle-copy

12/02/2025

Support AAOP this Giving Tuesday and help advance the future of orofacial pain research and education. Your generosity directly fuels research grants and educational initiatives that improve care for patients living with jaw pain, headaches, neuropathic pain, and related disorders.

Every contribution brings us closer to our $50,000 goal by 2026, empowering innovative projects that make a real difference in patient outcomes.

Be part of the movement—your gift today helps drive progress and improve lives.
Donate: https://tinyurl.com/4cuer4yx

12/01/2025

Support AAOP's Mission to enhance research and education in orofacial pain by participating in our Giving Tuesday initiative. Your contributions directly fund research grants and educational programs essential for advancing patient care.

Every donation helps reach our $50,000 goal by 2026, fostering innovative projects that address jaw pain, headaches, nerve pain, and more. Together, we can improve outcomes for those affected by orofacial disorders.

Join us in making a tangible impact—donate today to propel research and improve lives. Your support matters.

Donate: https://tinyurl.com/4cuer4yx

11/13/2025

The American Academy of Orofacial Pain invites you to contribute to the scientific program of the50th Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, taking place April 30 - May 3, 2025 at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.

Submit your abstract by January 23, 2026.

Learn more: https://aaop.org/call-for-poster-abstracts/

10/28/2025

Botulinum Toxin in Orofacial Pain Management

📍 Location: Orlando
📅 Date: 4/30/2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (EDT)

👉 Register Here: https://member.aaop.org/event-6306448

Unlock the potential of innovative therapies in Botulinum Toxin in Orofacial Pain Management. Directed by Dr. Donald Nixdorf and Dr. Isabel Moreno Hay, this full-day course combines cutting-edge science with practical instruction to equip clinicians with the knowledge and skills to integrate botulinum toxin into their orofacial pain practice. Join us to expand your treatment toolkit and explore how this evolving modality can enhance patient outcomes.

10/21/2025

Telehealth for Orofacial Pain: Effectively Expanding Access to Care

📍 Location: Orlando
📅 Date: 4/30/2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM (EDT)

👉 Register Here: https://member.aaop.org/event-6306439

Explore how virtual care is transforming the field in Telehealth for Orofacial Pain: Effectively Expanding Access to Care. Led by course director Dr. Emily Kahnert, this half-day program provides practical strategies and tools for delivering high-quality, patient-centered orofacial pain management through telehealth. Participants will gain insights into expanding access, improving continuity of care, and extending their clinical impact beyond the traditional setting.

10/14/2025

Hidden Connections: How Systemic Disease Relates to Orofacial Pain

📍 Location: Orlando
📅 Date: 4/30/2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (EDT)

👉 Register Here: https://member.aaop.org/event-6306428

Expand your understanding of the systemic underpinnings of orofacial pain in Hidden Connections: How Systemic Disease Relates to Orofacial Pain. Guided by course director Dr. Davis Thomas, this full-day session will explore the vital interplay between systemic health and orofacial pain management. Through case-based learning, participants will learn how to identify systemic comorbidities, apply streamlined workups, and recognize when systemic conditions may be driving orofacial pain. With over 80% of OFP/TMD patients affected by systemic factors, this course offers essential insights to improve diagnostic accuracy, optimize treatment planning, and avoid unnecessary or ineffective interventions.

10/10/2025

TOMORROW!

📅 Saturday, October 11, 2025
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST
👉 Register: https://tinyurl.com/ynshybz4

Join us for a live webinar featuring residents from the Orofacial Pain Residency Programs at Rutgers University and the University of Kentucky. Designed for orofacial pain specialists, general dentists, and dental students alike, this session will explore current scholarship in orofacial pain through the lens of emerging clinicians. Residents will discuss recent research, clinical insights, and how advanced training is shaping the future of patient care in this evolving field.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the next generation of thought leaders in orofacial pain.

AAOP Members: Free
Non-members: Free

10/06/2025

Ultrasound Guided Injections for the TMJ

📅 Date: 4/30/2026
📍 Location: Orlando
⏰ Times:
Morning Session: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EDT)
Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM (EDT)

🔢 Spaces available: 14 per session (until filled)
https://member.aaop.org/event-6306479 (Morning)
https://member.aaop.org/event-6306486 (Afternoon)

Discover the future of TMJ care in this hands-on morning & afternoon sessions on Ultrasound-Guided Injections for the TMJ. Led by course directors Dr. Ricardo Tesch and Dr. Aurelio Alonso, this workshop equips participants with the knowledge and skills to confidently perform minimally invasive TMJ procedures. Through a blend of lectures, demonstrations, and guided practice, attendees will explore treatment selection, refine landmark-based techniques, and master ultrasound-guided arthrocentesis and injections. Join us to elevate your clinical expertise and bring precision, safety, and improved outcomes to your patients with TMJ osteoarthritis.

10/03/2025

Mark your calendars! AAOP 2026 is coming to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa!

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the American Academy of Orofacial Pain's 50th Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting!�

Join colleagues for this landmark celebration of five decades advancing the science and practice of orofacial pain.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4wnz4ym3