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AAOP President’s message – March 29, 2021
AAOP President’s message Spring is here; the COVID 19 winter is behind us! A majority of us are vaccinated, and our practices are or can start running full tilt again. Hope leading to great expectations is in the air! For the AAOP, recent developments that have or are occurring [...]
Support ABOP’s application to the NCRDSCB
As I am sure you are aware, on April 3, 2020, the American Dental Association’s National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards (NCRDSCB) designated Orofacial Pain as a new specialty in dentistry. […]
Changes to the AAOP Research Grant Application
AAOP Research Grant Application The AAOP Research Grants Committee welcomes applications for funding in 2021. Studies for which funds are sought should further the basic and/or clinical science of orofacial pain (especially non-odontogenic pain). The grant limit per study is $5000. Funds may be used for: Research materials Payments to [...]
The AAOP mentoring program
The AAOP Mentoring Program Is Entering It's Third Year During the past 2 years this new service has assisted our members who are new to orofacial pain by matching them up with experienced providers. It is open to all AAOP members including students, researchers, physical therapists, etc., and any member [...]
Practicing Orofacial Pain, Headache & Sleep Care During COVID-19 – A Free Panel Discussion Webinar
Meet our Panel Dr. Crandall completed his dental training at Temple University School of Dentistry in 1974 and the General Practice Dental Residency at the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont in 1975. In 1984 Dr. Crandall received a Certificate for completion of the extended program in the Diagnosis [...]
TMD Research, Patient Care, and Diagnostic Criteria – Dr. Schiffman
Dr. Eric Schiffman, DDS, MS, is a Professor and the Director of Clinical Research at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, as well as a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain. Dr. Schiffman has over 35 years of experience treating orofacial pain patients. He [...]