Member Announcement for March 2025

TMD Introductory CourseTMD Introductory Course

Earn 5.0 CE Credits

This 5-hour interactive, self-paced online course is designed to improve temporomandibular disorders (TMD) care by increasing knowledge and competence. This curriculum maximizes learner engagement and retention through thoughtfully designed multimedia content.

Video introduction to this course:

New! Three workshops available during our 2025 annual meeting
As we look ahead to our annual meeting, we’re excited to offer three focused workshops on Saturday, 5/3, designed to enhance your learning and networking opportunities.

We understand that annual meetings are packed with events, and a 7:00 am start is early. However, these workshops offer unique, in-depth sessions that complement the broader meeting agenda, and we believe the insights gained will be invaluable.

Here’s a look at the enriching sessions awaiting you:

Workshop 1: Access to Care: A Pathway Towards Improved Recognition of Our Specialty

Workshop 2: Interdisciplinary Care: How to Improve Dentist/Physical Therapist Collaboration.

Workshop 3: Shaping Future Strategies for Advancing Orofacial Pain Research

View the 2025 Schedule

New Fellows will be announced and recognized the morning of Friday, May 2, 2025, at our annual meeting

Join our Mentorship Program!
View and complete the mentor or mentee application on our website (https://aaop.org/mentor-program/) by March 15th and confirm with an email to [email protected].

Our mentorship program pairs you with experienced mentors who volunteer their time to help you enhance your skills and knowledge. Whether you are a seasoned professional seeking to give back or a newcomer eager to learn, we strive to provide an informal but structured and effective program. It is open to all AAOP members including students, researchers, physical therapists, and general dentists. Any member can choose to be a mentor, mentee, or both- we all have plenty to learn and plenty to teach.

AAOP has a new phone number

AAOP office Phone number is 507-810-4599. The office email is [email protected]. Hours are 8 am to 4 pm CST Monday through Friday.

Nominees for AAOP leadership positions
On behalf of the AAOP’s Nominating Committee and Council, we are excited to share with you the slate of nominees for leadership positions for the upcoming term. These individuals have been thoughtfully selected based on their commitment to our mission and their willingness to contribute their time and talents to the continued success of our organization.

The following individuals have been nominated to serve:

•         Sherwin Arman – Secretary-elect (2025-2026) 

•         Maram Taema – Council member (2025-2028) 

•         Kate Christian – Council member (2025-2028) 

Each nominee has been selected following a thorough review process, and we are confident that they will bring valuable perspectives and leadership to our organization. We look forward to working alongside them as we continue to advance our mission. 

Reminder to reserve your hotel and register for the
Annual Meeting May 1-4 2025 in Arlington, Virginia