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Special Issue Title:

Interdisciplinary Assessment and Management of Temporomandibular Disorders: Clinical Evaluation, Imaging, and Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026

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  • Guest Editor

    Prof. Dr. Eleuterio A. Sánchez-RomeroE-MailWebsite

    Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Majadahonda, Spain / Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL, 33965, USA

    Interests: TMD; Craniofacial pain; Ultrasound-guided rehabilitation; Cervical and craniofacial manual therapy

  • Guest Editor

    Prof. Dr. André Mariz de AlmeidaE-MailWebsite

    Egas Moniz School of Health and Science, Caparica, Portugal

    Interests: Orofacial Pain; Temporomandibular disorders; Sleep medicine

  • Guest Editor

    Asst. Prof. Dr. Rob SillevisE-MailWebsite

    Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL, 33965, USA

    Interests: TMD; Headaches; Manual therapy; Upper cervical spine

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,


This Special Issue focuses on the interdisciplinary assessment and management of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), emphasizing the integration of clinical evaluation, imaging, and musculoskeletal ultrasound to improve diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic precision. TMDs represent a complex group of conditions that frequently require coordinated input from dentistry, physiotherapy, radiology, and pain medicine.


Particular attention will be given to the clinical application and reliability of musculoskeletal ultrasound in identifying myofascial and intra-articular pathologies, as well as its expanding role in ultrasound-guided interventions such as infiltrations, dry needling, and emerging regenerative therapies. The Special Issue will highlight ultrasound not only as a diagnostic adjunct, but also as a tool that enhances precision and safety in minimally invasive procedures.


By bridging the gap between diagnostic assessment and evidence-based treatment, this collection seeks to demonstrate how multidisciplinary collaboration improves patient outcomes and advances contemporary, patient-centered models of TMD care. We welcome submissions of original research, clinical trials, and high-quality reviews that align with the mission of the Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache to promote translational, patient-centered approaches inorofacial pain and temporomandibular disorders management.


Regards,

Eleuterio A. Sánchez-Romero, André Mariz de Almeida, Rob Sillevis 

Keywords

Temporomandibular disorders; Interdisciplinary care; Imaging; Musculoskeletal ultrasound;Ultrasound-guided procedures

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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