American Academy of Orofacial Pain

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American Academy of Orofacial Pain

• A Prestigious Network of
• Healthcare Providers
• Treating
• Orofacial Pain
• For More than 25 Years

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AAOP Mission Statement

• The American Academy of Orofacial Pain, an
  organization of health care professionals, is
  dedicated to alleviating pain and suffering
  through the promotion of excellence in education,
  research and patient care in the field of
  orofacial pain and associated disorders.

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AAOP Distinguished Clinicians and Educators

• Approximately 400 members nationwide
• International chapters on five continents
• Over 1000 members worldwide
• 75 of members in private practice setting
• 75-100 of private practitioners devote their
  practice to the management of orofacial pain
• 25 Educators based in universities and teaching
  hospitals

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AAOP Distinguished Leaders

• 97 have specialized training in a clinical
  program or fellowship
• 65 have passed a Board Certification
  Examination in Orofacial Pain

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The AAOP Members Patients

• More than 20 new patients each month
• The average patient has been experiencing
  orofacial pain for more than four years
• Nearly 80 of those patients enter into treatment
  after visiting an AAOP member

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• Acute vs. Chronic Pain

depression
family
financial
work
medical
sleep
anxiety
chronic pain
acute pain
Pain Onset
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Complexity of Orofacial Pain Patients
Survey of orofacial pain dentists(n105)
Survey of orofacial pain patients (n296)
4,320
4.5
3.8
65
75
0
Multiple diagnose()
Psychosocial problems()
Prior cost ()
previous clinicians
Years with pain
From Look, 2000 Fricton, 1995
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AAOP Members Treat...

• Orofacial Pain Disorders
• 93--Masticatory Muscle Pain
• Simple and complex TMD
• 83--Headache disorders
• Neurovascular
• Migraine
• 78--Atypical Dental Facial Pain
• 72--Cervical Muscle Pain
• 71--Neuropathic Pain
• 68--Neurovascular Pain
• 68--Burning Mouth
• 63--Sleep Disorders

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Pharmaceuticals Treatment Used by AAOP Members

• 68 NSAIDs
• 51 anti-depressants
• 49 muscle relaxants
• 31 sedatives

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AAOP Annual Scientific Meeting

• 29th Annual Scientific Sessions
• March 26-28, 2004
• San Francisco, California

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Highlights from 2003 Meeting
Researchers
Educators and Clinicians
Discuss latest products
Socialize
Scientific sessions
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Highlights from 2003 Meeting

• Hundreds of clinicians and academicians in
  attendance
• Approaches to Complex Orofacial Pain
• Influence of stress on pain response
• Clinical use and safety concerns with Cox 2
  Inhibitors
• Solving Neuropathic Facial Pain problems
• Hands on demonstration of Acupuncture for
  orofacial pain
• Alternative Musculoskeletal Medications

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Other AAOP Initiatives

• International Journal
• International Conferences
• Internationally Recognized Guidelines
• Newsletter
• Research Initiative
• Student Award Program
• www.aaop.org
• Online Education

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Contact AAOP

• 19 Manutua Road
• Mt. Royal, NJ
• 856/423-7222 x249
• 856-423-3420 (fax)
• www.aaop.org
• or
• Gary Heir, DMD
• Co-Chair Corporate Sponsor Program
• 201/339-4847
• heirgm_at_umdnj.edu

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