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Burning Mouth Syndrome: Advancing Pathophysiology and Targeted Therapies

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026

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  • Guest Editor

    Prof. Yves Boucher, DDS, PhDE-MailWebsite

    Université Paris Cité Inserm UMR 1333 Oral Health Service de Médecine bucco-dentaire, AP-HP, Hôpital Pitié Salpêtrière, Paris, France

    Interests: Orofacial pain; Dentistry

  • Guest Editor

    Prof. Nathan Moreau, DDS, PhDE-MailWebsite

    Université Paris Cité Inserm UMR 1333 Oral Health Service Médecine bucco-dentaire, AP-HP, Hôpital Bretonneau, Paris, France

    Interests: Orofacial pain; Dentistry, Oral surgery

  • Guest Editor

    Asst. Prof. Andre Porporatti, DDS, PhDE-MailWebsite

    Université Paris Cité Inserm UMR 1333 Oral Health, Paris, France

    Interests: Orofacial pain; Dentistry

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,


Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) remains a challenging and enigmatic chronic orofacial pain condition. Characterized by a persistent burning sensation in the oral mucosa, without identifiable clinical or laboratory findings, Despite increasing interest over the past decades, its pathophysiology is still poorly understood, with evidence pointing to complex interactions between peripheral and central nervous system dysfunction, hormonal changes, and psychosocial factors.


Current approaches to diagnosis and management are hampered by the lack of objective biomarkers and standardized clinical criteria. Recent advances in neuroimaging, histological analysis and salivary diagnostics offer promising avenues, but further research is essential to translate these findings into effective clinical tools.


This special issue is dedicated to BMS, with the aim of providing an updated, multidisciplinary perspective on its etiology, diagnosis, and management. We welcome original research articles, systematic reviews, clinical trials, and high-quality narrative reviews exploring all aspects of BMS, including but not limited to: peripheral and central mechanisms, histopathological changes, novel diagnostic criteria, and emerging therapeutic strategies.We invite researchers, clinicians, and experts in oral medicine, pain science, neurology, and related fields to contribute to this timely issue. By fostering collaboration and scientific dialogue, we hope to advance the understanding and care of patients suffering from this debilitating condition.


Together, let us move forward in unraveling the complexities of Burning Mouth Syndrome.


Regards,

Yves Boucher, Nathan Moreau, Andre Porporatti

Keywords

Neuropathic; nociplastic; orofacial pain; oral mucosa

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online by submit system. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All papers will be peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Original articles, case reports or comprehensive reviews are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website. Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a double-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache is an international peer-reviewed open access journal published by MRE Press. Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript.The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is $2500. We normally offer a discount greater than 30% to all contributors invited by the Editor-in-Chief, Guest Editor (GE) and Editorial board member. Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English.

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