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
Clinical handbook for oral, facial, and head pain; part II: sleep & pain
Clinical handbook for oral, facial, and head pain; part II: sleep & pain
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2026.068
Abstract ( 222 ) PDF (2.05 MB) ( 48 ) Full Text
The influence of estrogen on temporomandibular disorders: an umbrella review of systematic reviews identifying critical knowledge gaps
The influence of estrogen on temporomandibular disorders: an umbrella review of systematic reviews identifying critical knowledge gaps
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2026.069
Abstract ( 164 ) PDF (4.03 MB) ( 64 ) Full Text
The efficacy of nerve block on headache intensity, frequency, and duration in patients with headache: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The efficacy of nerve block on headache intensity, frequency, and duration in patients with headache: a systematic review and meta-analysis
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2026.070
Abstract ( 185 ) PDF (8.54 MB) ( 57 ) Full Text
Ultrasound assessment of temporomandibular disorders: a retrospective cross-sectional study in a tertiary referral center
Ultrasound assessment of temporomandibular disorders: a retrospective cross-sectional study in a tertiary referral center
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2026.071
Abstract ( 193 ) PDF (2.91 MB) ( 37 ) Full Text
A bibliometric analysis of clinical research trends in temporomandibular disorders and associated pain: from pain management to AI-assisted diagnosis and treatment
A bibliometric analysis of clinical research trends in temporomandibular disorders and associated pain: from pain management to AI-assisted diagnosis and treatment
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2026.072
Abstract ( 212 ) PDF (14.29 MB) ( 61 ) Full Text
Psychosocial burden and central sensitization–related symptoms in the association between temporomandibular-region and pelvic pain: a cross-sectional study
Psychosocial burden and central sensitization–related symptoms in the association between temporomandibular-region and pelvic pain: a cross-sectional study
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2026.073
Abstract ( 153 ) PDF (3.74 MB) ( 43 ) Full Text
Functional and psychosocial impact of painful temporomandibular disorder on mandibular function and oral health-related quality of life: a cross-sectional observational study
Functional and psychosocial impact of painful temporomandibular disorder on mandibular function and oral health-related quality of life: a cross-sectional observational study
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2026.074
Abstract ( 174 ) PDF (1.63 MB) ( 50 ) Full Text
First-line management of post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathic pain: objective consensus analysis reveals marked heterogeneity among international expert centers
First-line management of post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathic pain: objective consensus analysis reveals marked heterogeneity among international expert centers
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2026.075
Abstract ( 219 ) PDF (7.21 MB) ( 53 ) Full Text
CBCT-based osseous severity is associated with lower mandibular ramus height but not symptom burden in pediatric and adolescent TMJ degenerative joint disease
CBCT-based osseous severity is associated with lower mandibular ramus height but not symptom burden in pediatric and adolescent TMJ degenerative joint disease
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2026.076
Abstract ( 202 ) PDF (4.4 MB) ( 62 ) Full Text
Preventive treatment status among adults presenting with status migrainosus: a retrospective emergency department cohort study
Preventive treatment status among adults presenting with status migrainosus: a retrospective emergency department cohort study
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2026.077
Abstract ( 189 ) PDF (944.45 kB) ( 61 ) Full Text
Correlations between anxiety, depression and pain in French adults with temporomandibular disorders: an exploratory observational study
Correlations between anxiety, depression and pain in French adults with temporomandibular disorders: an exploratory observational study
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2026.078
Abstract ( 152 ) PDF (517.48 kB) ( 35 ) Full Text
Validation of the Indonesian version of the graded chronic pain scale revised (GCPS-R) for patients with temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain
Validation of the Indonesian version of the graded chronic pain scale revised (GCPS-R) for patients with temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2026.079
Abstract ( 214 ) PDF (1.11 MB) ( 58 ) Full Text
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Special Issues
Vascular Contributions to Headache and Orofacial Pain: From Mechanism to Endovascular Intervention
Keywords: Orofacial pain; Secondary headache; Endovascular therapy; Middle meningeal artery embolization; Trigeminovascular system
Editor: Prof. Dr. Fawaz Al-Mufti, Dr. Eric Feldstein
Submission deadline: 30 September 2027
Emerging Concepts in Migraine and Orofacial Pain: Research and Management
Keywords: Migraine; Orofacial migraine; Headache; Pathophysiology; Therapeutics
Editor: Prof. Dr. Parisa Gazerani, PhD
Submission deadline: 31 July 2027
Gut Microbiome, Neuroimmune Regulation, and Epigenetic Mechanisms in Orofacial Pain
Keywords: Gut microbiome; Orofacial pain; Microbiota-derived metabolites; Neuroimmune regulation; Epigenetic mechanisms
Editor: Prof. Feng Tao, MD, PhD, Ran Tao, BDS, MS, PhD
Submission deadline: 31 May 2027
Interdisciplinary Assessment and Management of Temporomandibular Disorders: Clinical Evaluation, Imaging, and Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
Keywords: Temporomandibular disorders; Interdisciplinary care; Imaging; Musculoskeletal ultrasound;Ultrasound-guided procedures
Editor: Prof. Dr. Eleuterio A. Sánchez-Romero, Prof. Dr. André Mariz de Almeida, Asst. Prof. Dr. Rob Sillevis
Submission deadline: 31 December 2026
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: 31 December 2026
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Editor-in-Chief
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.

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