The AAOP 2021 Scientific Meeting aims to provide attendees with a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the emerging field of orofacial pain. The conference will cover a wide range of topics, from foundational research influencing clinical practice to the latest trends and technologies in chronic facial pain treatment. Participants will also explore the multidisciplinary nature of orofacial pain management, incorporating insights from physical therapists, psychologists, and physicians. Below are the key learning objectives of the conference:

1. Introduction to Orofacial Pain: Participants will learn about the emerging field of orofacial pain, gaining insights into its significance and impact on dental and medical practice.
2. Foundational Research: Attendees will become familiar with foundational research that underpins clinical practice in orofacial pain management, providing a strong knowledge base for effective treatment approaches.
3. Multidisciplinary Nature: The conference will emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to orofacial pain treatment, showcasing the roles of physical therapists, psychologists, and physicians in achieving comprehensive patient care.
4. Emerging Trends and Technologies: Participants will explore the latest trends and technologies in chronic facial pain management, including medications, photo biomodulation, injections, and digital fabrication.
5. Sleep/Pain Relationship: Attendees will gain insights into the latest data regarding the relationship between sleep and pain, facilitating a deeper understanding of their interplay and impact on patient management.
6. Pharmacotherapeutic Management of Headache Disorders: Participants will learn about the latest data and advancements in pharmacotherapeutic approaches to managing headache disorders.
7. Dentist’s Role in Sleep Medicine: The conference will highlight the role of dentists in sleep medicine and present the latest research in sleep-disordered breathing, expanding dental professionals’ knowledge in this area.
8. Practical Elements of Orofacial Pain Practice: Attendees will acquire applicable knowledge on various aspects of orofacial pain practice, including insurance coding, staff management, marketing, and establishing scope of practice.
9. Neurological and Psychological Basis: Participants will gain an understanding of the neurological and psychological basis of treatment modalities involved in chronic facial pain, enabling more targeted and effective patient care.
10. Strategies for Challenging Presentations: The conference will equip attendees with strategies to address challenging patient presentations, ensuring better patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Conclusion: The AAOP 2021 Scientific Meeting offers a comprehensive and engaging learning experience for dental and medical professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and expertise in orofacial pain management. The conference’s diverse range of topics, expert speakers, and multidisciplinary approach promises to enrich attendees’ understanding and skills in providing optimal care for patients with orofacial pain disorders.

 

Friday, May 7, 2021 – All times are EDT

10:30 – 10:45 am – Welcome Remarks, Celebrating the Specialty

 

1.0 CE – Approaches to Personalized Orofacial Pain Therapies – A Future Vision  A Tribute to William Maixner, 1952-2020 – Richard Ohrbach, DDS, PhD

1.25 CE – Refractory Orofacial Pain – Tara Renton, DDS, PhD

1.0 CE – Myofascial Trigger Points and Chronic Pain:The Dynamic Role of Central Sensitization and Neurogenic Inflammation – Jay Shah, MD

.50 CE – Q&A Speakers – Drs Ohrbach, Renton, Shah

AAOP Membership Meeting

1.0 CE – How to Interpet Pulse Oximetry Screening for Sleep Disorderd Breathing – Steven Bender, DDS, FAAOP, FAHS, FACD, DABOP

1.0 CE – Locked and Loaded: The Basics of Temporomandibular Disorders – Thomas Weber, DDS, MS

1.0 CE – Management of the Orofacial Pain Specialty Practice – James Fricton, DDS, MS

1.0 CE – Use of Botulinum Toxins in Orofacial Pain Management – Khawaja Shehryar Nasir, BDS, MS

 

Saturday, May 8, 2021– All times are EDT

9:30-10:30 am – Poster Viewing/Grant Reward Recipient

10:30-10:45 am – Welcome Remarks

 

.75 CE – Obstructive Sleep Apnea—Update 2021 – Stuart Quan, MD

.75 CE –  Physical Therapy and TMD: What Patients Wish You Knew – Janey Prodoehl, PT, PhD, CCTT

1.75 CE – Expert Panel – Case Management – Moderator, Gary Klasser, DMD, Panelists, Glenn Clark, DDS, Tara Renton, DDS, PhD, & Donald Tanenbaum, DDS

.50 CE – Q&A Speakers – Drs Quan, Prodoehl

 

Closing Remarks, Introduction to AAOP 2022

 

Informational Sessions

Resident/Recent Graduates/Student Lunch – James Hawkins, DDS, George Maloney, DMD
Physical Therapy Meet & Greet – Eveline Erni, PT, MS, CMA, CCTT

Informational Session – ABOP  – Gary Heir, DDS

Informational Session – AAOP Leadership and How to Get Involved – Ghabi Kaspo, DDS

Informational Session – Research Grant Opportunities – Thomas Weber, DDS

Mentorship Meeting -Mary Charles Haigler, DMD, MS, FAGD, Diplomate ABOP

 

 

Online Learning Subscription Portion of the Meeting
These presentation will be available via the AAOP Online Learning Subscription

 

1.0 CE – From Molecules To The Clinic: Mechanisms of Photo Biomodulation Therapy for Pain Management – Praveen Arany, BDS, MDS, MMSc, PhD

1.0 CE – Telehealth in Orofacial Pain – Alireza “Ray” Besharati, DMD, DDS

.75 CE – Tinnitus Diagnosis and Comprehensive Management – Edward Wright, DDS, MS & Ken Grundfast, MD

1.0 CE – The Psychology of Chronic Pain – Donald Goodman, PhD

1.25 CE – Effective Billing Methods for Sleep and Craniofacial Pain – Randy Curran

1.25 CE – Medical Cannabis: Cannabinoid Pharmacology, Clinical Pain Science & Public Health Impact – Shana Babalonis, PhD

1.0 CE – Focus Orofacial Manual Therapy Assessment and Management of (Awake) Bruxism by Physical Therapy – Harry Von Piekartz, PhD, MSc, PT, MT

.75 CE – Nocturnal Hypoxemia is a Better Predictor of Adverse OSA Related Consequences – Glenn Clark, DDS

1.0 CE – Digital Splint Fabrication – Alex Vaughan, DDS, MS

1.0 CE – Evaluation and Management of OSA in Pediatric Patients – Cristina Perez, DDS, MS

.75 CE- Phenotypical Characterization of Tension-Type Headache and Migraine – Fernando Exposto, DDS, MSc, PhD

.75 CE Sleep and Pain: Practical Applications – Davis Thomas, BDS, DDS, MSD, MSc Med, MSc

1.25 CE – Hypermobility Syndromes – David Saperstein, MD

1.25 CE – Management of Head and Neck Cancer Associated Pain – Khawaja Shehryar Nasir, BDS, MS

1.25 CE – Identifying the Red Flags of Orofacial Pain – Seena Patel, DMD, MPH

.75 CE – Dental Sleep Medicine in the Era of Precision Medicine and thoughts after 40 years of Clinical Research – Gilles Lavigne, DMD, MSc, PhD

.75 CE – Temporomandibular Disorders in the Pediatric and Adolescent Population – Cristina Perez, DDS, MS

.75 CE – Integrative Medicine: A Model for Individualize Care, Past and Future – Dharti Patel, DMD, ND, FDS RCS Ed, MSOM

.75 CE – Multi-Level Determinants of Pain – Flavia Kapos, DDS, MS

.75 CE – Why, What, Where, and When….Reviewing Medications for Treating Migraine – Mitchell Halter, PhD, MD

.75 CE – Relationship of the Cervical Spine to Temporomandibular Disorder: Examination and Treatment Considerations – Breanna Reynolds, PT, DPT, PhD, FAAOMPT

 

 

Dental Assistants & Auxiliary Course

1.0 CE – Sleep and Pain – Ivonne Hernandez, DDS, MS, Diplomate ABOP, ABDSM, Fellow AAOP

1.0 CE – Normal and Poor Sleep: Pathology and Comorbidities – John Dinan, DMD, MS, Diplomate ABOP

1.0 CE – SRBD: Screening and Diagnosis – Subha Giri, DDS, MS; Diplomate ABOP; Fellow AAOP

1.0 CE – Dental Sleep Patient: Interview, Exam, Treatment Options – Catalina Morarasu, DDS, PhD, MS, Diplomate ABOP, ABDSM, Fellow AAOP

1.0 CE – Oral Appliances for SRBD from A to Z – Mayoor Patel, DDS, MS, Diplomate ABOP, ABDSM, Fellow AAOP

1.0 CE – The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Orofacial Pain and Sleep Disorders – Antonio Romero, DDS, PhD, Diplomate ABOP, ABDSM, Fellow AAOP

1.0 CE -Medical Billing for Orofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine – Rose Nierman -Nierman Practice Management

1.0 CE – Clinical Examination for TMD and Orofacial Pain Patients – William Butcher, DDS, MS, Diplomate ABOP

1.0 CE – The Dental Assistant’s Role in the Self Care for TMD and Orofacial Pain Patients – Edward Wright, DDS, MS; Fellow AAOP; AAOP Past President

1.0 CE – Common Oral Lesions – Jaisri Thoppay, DDS, MBA, MS

1.0 CE – Headaches and Neuropathic Pain Disorders- Management – May Al-Kudhairy, BDS, DMSc, Diplomate ABOP, Fellow AAOP

1.0 CE – Physical Therapy Treatment for TMD and OFP with a Focus on At-Home Advice and Exercises –Shaun O’Connor, PT, DPT, Diplomat PTBCCT