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The American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP), an organization of dentists and other health professionals, is dedicated to alleviating pain and suffering through the promotion of excellence in education, research, and patient care in the specialty of orofacial pain and associated disorders. Orofacial Pain (OFP) is the specialty of dentistry that encompasses the diagnosis, management, and treatment of pain disorders of the jaw, mouth, face, and neck. The specialty of Orofacial Pain is dedicated to the evidence-based understanding of the underlying pathophysiology, etiology, prevention, and treatment of these disorders and improving access to interdisciplinary patient care.

  1. 27 APR

    50 years. A new specialty. A community that continues to grow.

    In this special episode, Dr. Pratishtha Mishra hosts a conversation with Dr. Michele Schultz and Dr. Isabel Moreno-Hay marking 50 years of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain — reflections, insights, and a look ahead at the future of the field. A conversation that connects memorable moments with where the specialty is headed, and the people who have shaped it along the way.

    32 min

  2. 15 APR

    Coast to Coast, Part 2 with Drs. Elizabeth Hatfield and Alberto Malacarne

    This episode continues our two-part Coast to Coast series, spotlighting CODA-accredited Orofacial Pain training programs across the country. Episode 2 shifts to the Midwest and East Coast, where hosts Dr. Pratishtha Mishra and Dr. Jasjot Sahni speak with two program directors leading established OFP residencies: Dr. Alberto Malacarne, Program Director of the Orofacial Pain Advanced Education Program at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, and Dr. Liz Hatfield, Program Director of the TMD & Orofacial Pain Residency at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. They discuss the evolution and structure of their programs, what resident training looks like in their institutions, and how mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration shape the learning experience. They also share perspectives on career pathways and the continued growth of Orofacial Pain within academic and clinical settings.

    43 min

  3. 15 APR

    Coast to Coast, Part 1 with Drs. Sherwin Arman and Mariela Padilla

    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.   They discuss their paths into Orofacial Pain, the structure of their programs, what day-to-day resident life looks like, and how mentorship and career development are supported. They also share insights on the growing overlap with sleep and headache medicine, along with advice for future specialists and for schools aiming to build OFP training.   Whether you are a dental student, resident, or clinician seeking clarity on CODA-accredited Orofacial Pain programs, this episode offers a clear look at two respected West Coast training models and the directors guiding them.

    53 min

  4. 15 APR

    Needles of Relief with Dr. James Hawkins

    23: Needles of Relief

    40 min

  5. 15 APR

    Trigeminal Neuralgia with Dr. Konstantin Slavin

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    45 min

  6. 15 APR

    The Orofacial Pain Private Practice with Dr. Nojan Bakhtiari

    21: The Orofacial Pain Private Practice

    23 min

  7. 15 APR

    Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired: Fatigue and Chronic Pain

    20: Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired: Fatigue in Chronic Pain

    48 min

  8. 15 APR

    The Role of Physical Therapy in Temporomandibular Disorders with Dr. Janey Prodoehl

    19: The Role of Physical Therapy in Temporomandibular Disorders

    42 min
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The American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP), an organization of dentists and other health professionals, is dedicated to alleviating pain and suffering through the promotion of excellence in education, research, and patient care in the specialty of orofacial pain and associated disorders. Orofacial Pain (OFP) is the specialty of dentistry that encompasses the diagnosis, management, and treatment of pain disorders of the jaw, mouth, face, and neck. The specialty of Orofacial Pain is dedicated to the evidence-based understanding of the underlying pathophysiology, etiology, prevention, and treatment of these disorders and improving access to interdisciplinary patient care.

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