AAOP Podcast

AAOP

Orofacial Pain

Fatigue

Temporomandibular Disorder

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Acupuncture

Private Practice

Chronic Pain

Social Determinants Of Health

Temporomandibular Disorders

Overtreatment In Dentistry

Burning Mouth Disorder

Residency Programs

University Of Michigan

Tufts University

Los Angeles

USC

UCLA

Board Certification

Neuromodulation

American Academy Of Orophacial Pain

The American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP), an organization of dentists and other health professionals, is dedicated to alleviating pain and suffering through the promotion of excellence in education, research, and patient care in the specialty of orofacial pain and associated disorders.

Orofacial Pain (OFP) is the specialty of dentistry that encompasses the diagnosis, management, and treatm... more

Publishes	Daily	Episodes	25	Founded	3 months ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Health & FitnessMedicine

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Latest Episodes

Rebroadcast: Persistent Pain after Dental Treatment with Dr. Gary Klasser

Why do some patients continue to experience pain after technically successful dental treatment? In this episode of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain Podcast, Dr. Gary Klasser explores persistent idiopathic facial pain, painful post-traumatic tri... more

11 Jul 2026 • 40 min

50 years. A new specialty. A community that continues to grow.

In this special episode, Dr. Pratishtha Mishra hosts a conversation with Dr. Michele Schultz and Dr. Isabel Moreno-Hay marking 50 years of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain — reflections, insights, and a look ahead at the future of the field. A ... more

27 Apr 2026 • 32 min

Coast to Coast, Part 2 with Drs. Elizabeth Hatfield and Alberto Malacarne

This episode continues our two-part Coast to Coast series, spotlighting CODA-accredited Orofacial Pain training programs across the country. Episode 2 shifts to the Midwest and East Coast, where hosts Dr. Pratishtha Mishra and Dr. Jasjot Sahni speak ... more

15 Apr 2026 • 42 min

Coast to Coast, Part 1 with Drs. Sherwin Arman and Mariela Padilla

This episode is the first in a two-part Coast to Coast series, spotlighting CODA-accredited Orofacial Pain training programs across the country. Episode 1 focuses on the West Coast, where hosts Dr. Pratishtha Mishra and Dr. Jasjot Sahni speak with tw... more

15 Apr 2026 • 53 min

Needles of Relief with Dr. James Hawkins

23: Needles of Relief

15 Apr 2026 • 39 min

Trigeminal Neuralgia with Dr. Konstantin Slavin

15 Apr 2026 • 45 min

The Orofacial Pain Private Practice with Dr. Nojan Bakhtiari

21: The Orofacial Pain Private Practice

15 Apr 2026 • 23 min

Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired: Fatigue and Chronic Pain

20: Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired: Fatigue in Chronic Pain

15 Apr 2026 • 48 min

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Dr. Gary Klasser

Past president of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain; Professor in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences at Louisiana State University School of Dentistry; Director of the LSU Orofacial Pain Continuum

Louisiana State University School of Dentistry

Episode: Rebroadcast: Persistent Pain after Dental Treatment with Dr. Gary Klasser

Dr. Elizabeth Hatfield

Program Director, University of Michigan

University of Michigan

Episode: Coast to Coast, Part 2 with Drs. Elizabeth Hatfield and Alberto Malacarne

Dr. Alberto Malacarne

Program Director, Tufts University Orofacial Pain program

Tufts University

Episode: Coast to Coast, Part 2 with Drs. Elizabeth Hatfield and Alberto Malacarne

Dr. Mariela Padilla

Program Director of the Orofacial Pain Residency at USC

USC

Episode: Coast to Coast, Part 1 with Drs. Sherwin Arman and Mariela Padilla

Dr. Sherwin Arman

Program Director at UCLA

UCLA

Episode: Coast to Coast, Part 1 with Drs. Sherwin Arman and Mariela Padilla

James Hawkins

Commander, chair of the Orofacial Pain Department and Residency Program at the Naval Postgraduate Dental School; associate professor at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Postgraduate Dental College

Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command; Uniformed Services University

Episode: Needles of Relief with Dr. James Hawkins

Konstantin Slavin

Neurosurgeon

Episode: Trigeminal Neuralgia with Dr. Konstantin Slavin

Dr. Nojan Bakhtiari

Orofacial pain specialist and private practice owner

Columbia University (academic appointment); private practice in Manhattan

Episode: The Orofacial Pain Private Practice with Dr. Nojan Bakhtiari

Ian Boguero

Director of Psychological Services and Director of Research, University of Kentucky Orofacial Pain Clinic

University of Kentucky

Episode: Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired: Fatigue and Chronic Pain

Hosts

Isabel Moreno Hay

Host of the AAOP Educational Podcast and related OFP education initiatives; program director and affiliate with University of Kentucky Orofacial Pain Center.

Dr. Pratishtha Mishra

Host of episodes focusing on OFP education, residency programs, and program leadership.

Dr. Jasjot Sahni

Co-host and program leader; discusses residency programs, education culture, and clinical pathways in OFP.

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An Update on Referred Muscle Pain with Dr. Fernando Exposto

Q: What future directions or projects are you most excited about in your work at Aarhus and with your team?

Continued exploration of CNS modulation in pain, refining experimental models, and moving toward personalized approaches that consider individual pain modulation profiles and genetic factors, with ongoing work in translating findings to clinical populations such as tension-type headache patients.

An Update on Referred Muscle Pain with Dr. Fernando Exposto

Q: How should clinicians calibrate palpation pressure in practice to avoid over-stimulating referred pain?

Clinicians can use standardized scales or devices like a palpator to calibrate pressure, but the key is to avoid overdoing the force and to consider whether the presence of referral changes the treatment plan; often, a clinician's judgment aligned with patient-reported familiar pain is sufficient.

An Update on Referred Muscle Pain with Dr. Fernando Exposto

Q: What questions motivated your Pain 2018 study comparing mechanical versus glutamate-induced referred sensations, and what were the main takeaways?

The study aimed to determine if the location of referred pain is shaped more by the stimulus force or by the modality. Results showed that the more painful the stimulus, regardless of modality, the higher the likelihood of referred pain, and the referred location tended to be consistent within individuals across sessions.

An Update on Referred Muscle Pain with Dr. Fernando Exposto

Q: What is the practical value of trigger-point injections for headaches or myalgia, and how do you view the mechanism behind their effect?

Injections can temporarily interrupt the pain cycle by activating endogenous pain systems, and needling may release neuromodulatory processes; however, the evidence for a lasting structural fix is limited, and benefits may wane after a short period.

An Update on Referred Muscle Pain with Dr. Fernando Exposto

Q: So why did you decide to compare NGF-induced myalgia with DOMS in the masticatory muscles, and what did you find?

We wanted to see which model better induces central nervous system changes and lasts longer. NGF tended to have longer-lasting effects and central changes, whereas DOMS did not show a clear central sensitivity increase, suggesting that translation to clinical TMD may be limited.

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What is AAOP Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A clinically focused show that centers on orofacial pain, education, residency training, and interdisciplinary care. Across episodes, discussions frequently cover program structures and mentorship for OFP trainees, diagnostic criteria and management of complex pain conditions (such as trigeminal neuralgia and neuropathic facial pain), evidence-based approaches to physical therapy, acupuncture, fatigue and sleep in chronic pain, and the business and organizational aspects of running OFP practices. Guests range from program directors and researchers to clinicians exploring private practice growth, with recurring emphasis on education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered outcomes. Noteworthy angles include the integration of ... more

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Recent guests on AAOP Podcast include:

1. Dr. Gary Klasser
2. Dr. Elizabeth Hatfield
3. Dr. Alberto Malacarne
4. Dr. Mariela Padilla
5. Dr. Sherwin Arman
6. James Hawkins
7. Konstantin Slavin
8. Dr. Nojan Bakhtiari

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