Special Issues

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Articles

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

30 September 2026
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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

31 October 2026
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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

31 August 2026
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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

30 September 2026
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Headache and Orofacial Pain Interplay

Keywords: Migraine; Tension-type headache; Temporomandibular disorders; Chronic pain

Editor: Dr. Marcin Straburzynski, MD, PhD

01 March 2026
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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

28 February 2026
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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

28 February 2026
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Comprehensive Approach to Patients with Orofacial Pain

Keywords: Orofacial Pain; Temporomandibular Disorders; Temporomandibular Joint; Diagnosis; Treatment

Editor: Prof. Bruno Macedo de Sousa

28 February 2026
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