Abstracts of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) 48th Scientific Meeting

The American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) celebrated its 48th clinical & scientific meeting on 09–12 May 2024 at the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. As the official sponsoring organization of the dental specialty of Orofacial Pain, the AAOP is the premier professional academy dedicated to alleviating the suffering of patients afflicted with painful disorders of the jaw, mouth, face, head and neck. Our meeting in Scottsdale presented dentists and other healthcare professionals with a unique opportunity to tap into the interdisciplinary knowledge of dental specialists, physicians, physical therapists, and researchers whose expertise is dedicated to treating pain and promoting patient wellness.

The theme of the meeting—“Management of Orofacial Pain: Weighing the Evidence”—reflected AAOP’s commitment to provide attendees with information that is up to date, scientifically supported and clinically relevant. World-class speakers provided sessions on temporomandibular disorders, headache, dental sleep medicine, pain neuroscience education and more. The goal of the meeting was to empower attendees with knowledge and tools to better serve their patients and to bolster their practice. These and previous presentations are available virtually through the AAOP website at www.aaop.org.