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AAOP, an organization of Dentists and Allied 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.

08/20/2026

Join us for our In-Person Course: November 6-7, 2026 in Nashville, TN!

For more information, please go to: aaop.org/team-course/

08/15/2026

We are kicking off our monthly webinar series on Tuesday with “Beyond Hot Flashes: The Oral Impact of Menopause,” presented by Seema Kurup, MDS, MS.

Join us as Dr. Kurup highlights key studies that explore oral changes that may accompany perimenopause and menopause, and their effects on quality of life.

Webinars are FREE for AAOP Members, whether you watch live or view the recording later – both options eligible for 1 CE credit.

Learn more, find links for registration, and view the full webinar schedule at www.aaop.org/2026-2027-webinar-series

07/30/2026

Reminder to sign up for our Virtual Residents Open House on Saturday, August 8th!

Use this QR code for easy sign-up access!
or
Register - https://form.jotform.com/261974357709067

07/28/2026

Join the TMD Education for Assessment and Management (TEAM) Course on November 6–7, 2026, at the Ga***rd Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN.

This all-inclusive, in-person educational experience is designed to help clinicians strengthen their clinical skills through hands-on learning, small-group instruction, and direct access to expert faculty. Registration includes course materials, meals during the program, and hotel accommodations—allowing you to focus on learning and connecting with colleagues.

Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge or enhance your confidence in treating patients with TMD, the TEAM Course offers practical, evidence-based education you can apply in practice right away.

Learn more and register: aaop.org/team-course

07/20/2026

Join us on Saturday, August 8th, 2026 for our virtual resident's open house!

Please sign up to receive the zoom invitation here: https://form.jotform.com/261974357709067

07/17/2026

Faculty Spotlight: Isabel Moreno Hay, DDS, PhD, DABOP, DADSM

How long have you specialized in treatment of TMD and other Orofacial Pain conditions?

“20 years”

What do you wish more clinicians knew about TMD?

“It is important to understand that TMDs are a complex musculoskeletal pain disorder with a multifactorial etiology. Accurate diagnosis is essential, and most patients improve with conservative, reversible, evidence-based treatments delivered through a multimodal, interdisciplinary approach.”

What do you want prospective learners to know about the TEAM Course?

“The opportunity to empower clinicians with practical, evidence based skills that they can implement immediately. The hands-on format, interactive discussions, and exchange of experiences create an outstanding learning environment that ultimately translates into better care for patients with temporomandibular disorders and other orofacial pain conditions.”

aaop.org/team-course

07/15/2026

A Well-Being Index from the Mayo Clinic is available now on the ADA website! The ADA is encouraging all providers and team members to complete this survey on their mental health.

This survey is free on the ADA website. You can log into your profile or make a profile for free. Then you can complete the 9-question wellness check up!

Link: https://www.ada.org/resources/practice/wellness/well-being-index
Access code: ADA Wellness

07/13/2026

Persistent pain after dental treatment can be one of the most frustrating challenges in clinical practice – but what if the pain isn’t odontogenic?

In this re-release of our third ever episode of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain Podcast, Dr. Gary Klasser discusses how to recognize persistent idiopathic facial pain and painful post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathy, differentiate neuropathic pain from dental pathology, and determine when additional dental treatment may do more harm than good.

Whether you are a general dentists, specialist, or allied health professional, you’ll gain practical insights into diagnosis, management, and appropriate referral for patients with persistent post-treatment pain.

You can subscribe to the AAOP Podcast through Apple Podcasts and Spotify. In addition, you can access all our podcasts through learn.aaop.org, our on-demand learning platform.
You can earn CE credit by completing the accompanying educational activity after listening to the podcast, only on learn.aaop.org

Learn.aaop.org: https://learn.aaop.org/products/rebroadcast-persistent-pain-after-dental-treatment-with-dr-gary-klasser

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rebroadcast-persistent-pain-after-dental-treatment/id1893680406?i=1000776403308

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6SDiXD6TLHpiKCDATigGZD?si=oTGrPot6SLK9QfCdn3odKw

07/10/2026

MYTH: TMD is simply a problem of occlusion.

FACT: TMD is multifactorial and often requires a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to diagnosis and management.

The TEAM Course helps clinicians understand the complexities of TMD through evidence-based education and practical training.

Because patients deserve more than one-size-fits-all care.

Aaop.org/team-course

07/03/2026

Faculty Spotlight: Steven Bender, DDS, DABOP

How long have you specialized in treatment of TMD and other Orofacial Pain conditions? - 26 years

What do you wish more clinicians knew about TMD?
That most TMDs resolve with little to no therapy over time; non invasive, conservative therapy should also be tried first. The first referrals should not be to the orthodontist, prosthodontist or oral surgeon unless those practitioners are well trained and committed to conservative therapy.

What do you want prospective learners to know about the TEAM Course?
It is an outstanding opportunity to provide an evidence based background to interested clinicians to help them on their road to mastery of these concepts.

aaop.org/team-course

Address

3270 19th Street NW, Suite 109
Rochester, MN
08231

Telephone

+16095041311

Website

http://www.aaop.org/

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