Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache
Print ISSN: 2333-0384 | Online ISSN: 2333-0376
Founded upon sound scientific principles, this journal continues to make important contributions that strongly influence the work of dental and medical professionals involved in treating oral and facial pain, including temporomandibular disorders, and headache. In addition to providing timely scientific research and clinical articles, the journal presents diagnostic techniques and treatment therapies for oral and facial pain, headache, mandibular dysfunction, and occlusion and covers pharmacology, physical therapy, surgery, and other pain-management methods.
Articles
Integration of nociceptive activity from orofacial, cranial and cervical regions in the trigeminocervical nucleus: a scoping review with clinical implications
Integration of nociceptive activity from orofacial, cranial and cervical regions in the trigeminocervical nucleus: a scoping review with clinical implications
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.042
Gut microbiota, probiotics, and migraine: a clinical review and meta-analysis
Gut microbiota, probiotics, and migraine: a clinical review and meta-analysis
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.043
The application of acupuncture in the management of neuropathic orofacial pain: a narrative literature review
The application of acupuncture in the management of neuropathic orofacial pain: a narrative literature review
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.044
Sleep apnea and orofacial pain: an integrative clinical perspective
Sleep apnea and orofacial pain: an integrative clinical perspective
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.046
Investigating the relationship between vasovagal syncope and migraine: a case-control study among Lebanese patients
Investigating the relationship between vasovagal syncope and migraine: a case-control study among Lebanese patients
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.047
Awake oral behaviors associated with temporomandibular-related pain symptoms in a non-patient student population—a dual assessment approach
Awake oral behaviors associated with temporomandibular-related pain symptoms in a non-patient student population—a dual assessment approach
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.048
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Orofacial Muscle Activities and Pain)
Contributing factors for a satisfying orofacial pain patient journey: a mixed-methods study
Contributing factors for a satisfying orofacial pain patient journey: a mixed-methods study
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.050
Regional cutaneous and muscle sensitivity does not mediate changes in active mouth opening in temporomandibular disorders: a cross-sectional study
Regional cutaneous and muscle sensitivity does not mediate changes in active mouth opening in temporomandibular disorders: a cross-sectional study
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.051
(This article belongs to the Special Issue TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS MANAGEMENT —from bench to chairside)
Knowledge and attitudes of pediatric dentists regarding temporomandibular disorders
Knowledge and attitudes of pediatric dentists regarding temporomandibular disorders
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.052
Comparison of the efficacy of connective tissue massage and manual lymphatic drainage in patients with migraine: a randomized controlled trial
Comparison of the efficacy of connective tissue massage and manual lymphatic drainage in patients with migraine: a randomized controlled trial
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.054
A retrospective evaluation of the clinical efficacy of occlusal splint therapy combined with manual therapy in patients with anterior disc displacement without reduction
A retrospective evaluation of the clinical efficacy of occlusal splint therapy combined with manual therapy in patients with anterior disc displacement without reduction
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.055
Family history of bruxism: a case-control study based on the ecological momentary assessment of awake bruxism
Family history of bruxism: a case-control study based on the ecological momentary assessment of awake bruxism
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.056
Chronic orofacial pain and psychological distress: findings from a multidisciplinary university clinic
Chronic orofacial pain and psychological distress: findings from a multidisciplinary university clinic
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.057
(This article belongs to the Special Issue New Horizons in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Biopsychosocial Perspective)
Bidirectional causality between female reproductive traits and temporomandibular disorders
Bidirectional causality between female reproductive traits and temporomandibular disorders
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.058
Exploring the relationship between clinical symptoms and MRI findings in temporomandibular joint disorders: a preliminary study
Exploring the relationship between clinical symptoms and MRI findings in temporomandibular joint disorders: a preliminary study
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.059
Exploration of a pain assessment tool on burning mouth syndrome
Exploration of a pain assessment tool on burning mouth syndrome
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.060
Cervicogenic headache in forward head posture: frequency and associated factors in a cross-sectional study
Cervicogenic headache in forward head posture: frequency and associated factors in a cross-sectional study
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.061
Published Ahead of Print
Comparison of Gasserian ganglion conventional radiofrequency ablation and peripheral nerve pulsed radiofrequency in trigeminal neuralgia: a retrospective cohort study
Comparison of Gasserian ganglion conventional radiofrequency ablation and peripheral nerve pulsed radiofrequency in trigeminal neuralgia: a retrospective cohort study
Online publish date: 03 December 2025
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.063
Efficacy of prolotherapy in temporomandibular joint disorders with hypertonic dextrose and Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN)
Efficacy of prolotherapy in temporomandibular joint disorders with hypertonic dextrose and Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN)
Online publish date: 25 September 2025
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.062
Effect of intraarticular drug injection in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders with limited mouth opening: a system review and network meta-analysis
Effect of intraarticular drug injection in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders with limited mouth opening: a system review and network meta-analysis
Online publish date: 29 August 2025
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.041
Special Issues
Burning Mouth Syndrome: Advances and Challenges in Pain Control
Keywords: Burning mouth syndrome; Neuropathic pain; Pain management; Analgesia; Central sensitization; Pharmacotherapy
Editor: Assoc. Prof., Fanglong Wu, MD, PhD
Submission deadline: 31 October 2026
Burning Mouth Syndrome: Advancing Pathophysiology and Targeted Therapies
Keywords: Neuropathic; nociplastic; orofacial pain; oral mucosa
Editor: Prof. Yves Boucher, DDS, PhD,Prof. Nathan Moreau, DDS, PhD,Asst. Prof. Andre Porporatti, DDS, PhD
Submission deadline: 30 September 2026
Modern Concepts and Evidence Base in Trigeminal Neuralgia
Keywords: Trigeminal Nerualgia; Neruovascular Conflict; Microvascular decompression; Radiofrequency thermorhizotomy; balloon compression; Radiosurgery; Evidence Based Medicine
Editor: Prof. Andrei Brinzeu, MD, PhD,Asst. Prof. Cristian Son, MSc
Submission deadline: 31 August 2026
Orofacial Muscle Activities and Pain
Keywords: Pain; Bruxism; Oral behaviors; Dyskinesia; Dystonia
Editor: Prof. Frank Lobbezoo, DDS, PhD,Asst. Prof. Wendy Knibbe, MSc,Asst. Prof. Merel C. Verhoeff, DDS, MSc, PhD
Submission deadline: 30 September 2026
Headache and Orofacial Pain Interplay
Keywords: Migraine; Tension-type headache; Temporomandibular disorders; Chronic pain
Editor: Dr. Marcin Straburzynski, MD, PhD
Submission deadline: 01 March 2026
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS MANAGEMENT —from bench to chairside
Keywords: Temporomandibular disorder; Pain; Evidence base; Research; Outcomes
Editor: Prof. Dr. David. A. Keith, BDS, DMD,Asst. Prof. Dr. Shruti Handa, DMD
Submission deadline: 28 February 2026
New Horizons in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Biopsychosocial Perspective
Keywords: Temporomandibular disorders; Orofacial Pain; Diagnosis; Prognosis; Treatment; Biopsychosocial
Editor: Prof. Ji Woon Park
Submission deadline: 28 February 2026
Comprehensive Approach to Patients with Orofacial Pain
Keywords: Orofacial Pain; Temporomandibular Disorders; Temporomandibular Joint; Diagnosis; Treatment
Editor: Prof. Bruno Macedo de Sousa
Submission deadline: 28 February 2026
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Dr. Rafael Benoliel, BDS
Emeritus Professor, Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, USA.
Professor Benoliel’s last appointment was at the Sourasky Medical Center as Chair of the Unit for Oral Medicine which he established (2022-2023). Currently he is involved in collaborative research with the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and the Eastman Dental Institute (as Adjunct Professor in Rochester University) and manages a private Face and Head Pain Center in Tel Aviv, Israel. Previously he was the Associate Dean for Research and director of the Center for Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (2013-2021). Dr Benoliel served as a faculty member at The Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine (1984-2013), where he was appointed Professor and chair of the Department of Oral Medicine (2003-2012). He served as research associate in the Unit of Neuronal Gene Expression at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (1997-1998). Dr Benoliel has published extensively on the subject of orofacial pain and headache; lectures extensively at national and international meetings; serves as Associate Editor for Cephalalgia (the leading headache journal) as well as Editor in Chief of the Journal of Oral and Facial Pain & Headache. He is co-editor of the highly commended textbook “Orofacial Pain and Headache”, now in the process of a 3rd edition. He has served on many important scientific committees including the Classification Committee of the International Headache Society, the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders, the IASP WHO Chronic Pain classification committee for ICD-11 and led the team that recently published the first International Classification for Orofacial Pain.
