AAOP membership has multiple benefits.  Stay up to date within the OFP field, network with other healthcare providers, get involved in leadership opportunities, or gain access to new patients.  A detailed summary of the AAOP membership benefits include:

• Continuing Education:  AAOP members receive discounts on all CE events.  AAOP’a Annual Scientific Meetings features cutting edge scientific knowledge with clinical take home value at a significant member discount.
• Professional Networking and Development:  AAOP offers access to world renowned leaders in the fields of OFP, TMD, Headache, Sleep and other associated disorders.  As a member you will have access to the membership, important professional development documents, and information within the AAOP Member directory.  Whether you have a technical question, billing issue or are looking to expand your practice, AAOP leaders are available to assist you and our archive of documents is at your fingertips.
• Leadership/Participation:  All AAOP members are eligible to vote for academy officers/directors and important policy decisions.  AAOP encourages its members to get involved in one of our committees.  Your knowledge and opinions matter to us and your level of involvement is up to you.
• Research & Training:  AAOP actively and financially supports research via annual grants.  These grants are open to all professionals but the results of this research reaches AAOP members first.  AAOP is also active within the dental school community.  AAOP maintains the position of leadership within CODA when reviewing Orofacial Pain Programs at dental schools across the United States.  Orofacial pain program directors meet annually at the AAOP meeting to discuss the current trends in OFP education and training.
• Patient Referrals and Information:  Prospective patients are visiting the AAOP website and looking for you. In addition the AAOP office is contacted directly by 100-200 prospective patients each year and they are directed to the member(s) nearest them.  Patient education brochures are available at a nominal cost to AAOP members.
• Camaraderie:  AAOP is first and foremost about people.  Many lifelong friendships and professional relationships have been fostered via AAOP membership.  For 40+ years professionals like you have been coming to AAOP for scientific knowledge, clinical insights and the support of fellow colleagues.