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Spring 2020
FROM THE EDITOR: Dear All, I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during these difficult times. It has been a very challenging time for everyone personally and professionally. However, one thing that has been very reassuring throughout the whole thing is our ability to adapt. As we [...]
Botox and Muscle
Botox and Muscle The use of paralytic botulinum toxins in muscles of mastication has vastly expanded in recent years. In addition to cosmetic facial shaping, these toxins are intended to relieve spasm and reduce pain. However, such treatment removes the major forces applied to the jaw, which like other bones [...]
Sleep Medicine The Dentists Role
Sleep Medicine: The Dentist’s Role The importance of Sleep Medicine (SM) in the profession of dentistry has many potential opportunities. Sleep Medicine is a broad area that involves a wide variety of sleep disorders, many of which do not directly involve the dentist. It is important that anyone involved [...]
Official Press Release
For Immediate Release AAOP Central Office 609-504-1311 aaopexec@aaop.org Press Release: Orofacial Pain is Now the 12th ADA-Recognized Dental Specialty Oceanville, NJ - April 24, 2020 On March 31, 2020, the American Academy of Orofacial Pain’s request to recognize orofacial pain as a dental specialty was [...]
A Dental Specialty!
Orofacial Pain is Now the 12th ADA-Recognized Dental Specialty On March 31, 2020, the American Academy of Orofacial Pain’s request to recognize orofacial pain as a dental specialty was granted by the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards based on compliance with the Requirements for [...]
Message from the 2019 Program Committee
The scientific committee of the American Academy of orofacial pain is honored to share with you its 43rd scientific session: Optimizing Assessment and Management of Orofacial Pain. This conference at the beautiful Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, May 2-5, 2019, in San Diego California will focus on recognizing clinical [...]
News Report from National Academy of Sciences
A monumental report was released in March 2020 by the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. It was a consensus study report on the current state of temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain. The study was sponsored by the office of the Director of The National Institute of Health and by The [...]
Winter 2019
FROM THE EDITOR: Dear All, I hope everyone is having a great 2020 so far. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the meeting in Florida. As reflected in the President’s message, the program committee has been working diligently to present yet another great program. Physical therapy [...]
Fall 2019
FROM THE EDITOR: I hope everyone is having a nice relaxing summer. I am happy to present the fall newsletter to our members. It is our sincere hope to keep you informed and updated on the latest news from in and around the world in the field of [...]
