Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache
Print ISSN: 2333-0384 | Online ISSN: 2333-0376
Founded upon sound scientific principles, this journal continues to make important contributions that strongly influence the work of dental and medical professionals involved in treating oral and facial pain, including temporomandibular disorders, and headache. In addition to providing timely scientific research and clinical articles, the journal presents diagnostic techniques and treatment therapies for oral and facial pain, headache, mandibular dysfunction, and occlusion and covers pharmacology, physical therapy, surgery, and other pain-management methods.
Articles
Jaw muscle and joint psychophysics—relevance for clinical orofacial pain practice and research. A narrative review
Jaw muscle and joint psychophysics—relevance for clinical orofacial pain practice and research. A narrative review
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.001
Current psychological intervention alternatives for the treatment of paediatric headaches: a narrative review
Current psychological intervention alternatives for the treatment of paediatric headaches: a narrative review
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.002
The gut-masticatory muscles-temporomandibular joint pain axis—a scoping review
The gut-masticatory muscles-temporomandibular joint pain axis—a scoping review
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.021
The efficacy of physiotherapy approaches in chronic tension-type headache: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The efficacy of physiotherapy approaches in chronic tension-type headache: a systematic review and meta-analysis
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.003
Pseudogout of the temporomandibular joint: a case report with systematic literature review
Pseudogout of the temporomandibular joint: a case report with systematic literature review
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.004
Temporomandibular disorders patients with migraine symptoms have increased disease burden due to psychological conditions
Temporomandibular disorders patients with migraine symptoms have increased disease burden due to psychological conditions
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.006
Effectiveness of continuous and pulse mode of ultrasound therapy in temporomandibular disorders associated myalgia—a randomized controlled study
Effectiveness of continuous and pulse mode of ultrasound therapy in temporomandibular disorders associated myalgia—a randomized controlled study
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.007
Vitamin D as a modulator of pain and inflammation in postmenopausal females with burning mouth syndrome
Vitamin D as a modulator of pain and inflammation in postmenopausal females with burning mouth syndrome
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.008
Are dentists aware of post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathic pain? A web-based epidemiological survey
Are dentists aware of post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathic pain? A web-based epidemiological survey
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.009
Efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency for cervicogenic headache: a retrospective study focusing on the C2 dorsal root ganglion at the C1–2 level
Efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency for cervicogenic headache: a retrospective study focusing on the C2 dorsal root ganglion at the C1–2 level
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.010
Efficacy and safety of lacosamide in patients with trigeminal neuralgia: an 8-week pilot dose-escalation study
Efficacy and safety of lacosamide in patients with trigeminal neuralgia: an 8-week pilot dose-escalation study
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.011
Guide device to assist in performing arthroscopic surgery of the temporomandibular joint—a preliminary study
Guide device to assist in performing arthroscopic surgery of the temporomandibular joint—a preliminary study
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.012
The development and pilot testing of the OroFacial Awakening Symptoms Questionnaire (OFASQ)
The development and pilot testing of the OroFacial Awakening Symptoms Questionnaire (OFASQ)
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.013
Temporomandibular disorder confounders in motor vehicle accident patients
Temporomandibular disorder confounders in motor vehicle accident patients
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.014
A study of brain function changes in patients with trigeminal neuralgia of different laterality based on rs-fMRI
A study of brain function changes in patients with trigeminal neuralgia of different laterality based on rs-fMRI
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.015
Assessment of pain location according to different types of bruxism
Assessment of pain location according to different types of bruxism
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.016
Association of the insulin resistance marker triglyceride glucose index with migraine: results of a cross-sectional and prospective cohort study
Association of the insulin resistance marker triglyceride glucose index with migraine: results of a cross-sectional and prospective cohort study
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.017
Does infection of a mandibular fracture lead to the development of chronic pain syndrome? Assessment of patient treatment results based on functional indicators, standardized questionnaires and quality of life assessment
Does infection of a mandibular fracture lead to the development of chronic pain syndrome? Assessment of patient treatment results based on functional indicators, standardized questionnaires and quality of life assessment
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.018
Evaluating headache referral trends and practices across different settings in neurology clinics: insights from an international cross-sectional multicenter study
Evaluating headache referral trends and practices across different settings in neurology clinics: insights from an international cross-sectional multicenter study
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.019
Published Ahead of Print
Resonance massage tool effects in non-migraine headache management
Resonance massage tool effects in non-migraine headache management
Online publish date: 27 March 2025
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.005
Association of temporomandibular disorders and other jaw anomalies in chewing gum users—a systematic review
Association of temporomandibular disorders and other jaw anomalies in chewing gum users—a systematic review
Online publish date: 25 March 2025
DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.022
Special Issues
Orofacial Muscle Activities and Pain
Keywords: Pain; Bruxism; Oral behaviors; Dyskinesia; Dystonia
Editor: Prof. Frank Lobbezoo, DDS, PhD,Asst. Prof. Wendy Knibbe, MSc,Asst. Prof. Merel C. Verhoeff, DDS, MSc, PhD
Submission deadline: 30 September 2026
Headache and Orofacial Pain Interplay
Keywords: Migraine; Tension-type headache; Temporomandibular disorders; Chronic pain
Editor: Dr. Marcin Straburzynski, MD, PhD
Submission deadline: 01 March 2026
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS MANAGEMENT —from bench to chairside
Keywords: Temporomandibular disorder; Pain; Evidence base; Research; Outcomes
Editor: Prof. Dr. David. A. Keith, BDS, DMD,Asst. Prof. Dr. Shruti Handa, DMD
Submission deadline: 28 February 2026
New Horizons in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Biopsychosocial Perspective
Keywords: Temporomandibular disorders; Orofacial Pain; Diagnosis; Prognosis; Treatment; Biopsychosocial
Editor: Prof. Ji Woon Park
Submission deadline: 28 February 2026
Comprehensive Approach to Patients with Orofacial Pain
Keywords: Orofacial Pain; Temporomandibular Disorders; Temporomandibular Joint; Diagnosis; Treatment
Editor: Prof. Bruno Macedo de Sousa
Submission deadline: 28 February 2026
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Dr. Rafael Benoliel, BDS
Emeritus Professor, Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, USA.
Professor Benoliel’s last appointment was at the Sourasky Medical Center as Chair of the Unit for Oral Medicine which he established (2022-2023). Currently he is involved in collaborative research with the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and the Eastman Dental Institute (as Adjunct Professor in Rochester University) and manages a private Face and Head Pain Center in Tel Aviv, Israel. Previously he was the Associate Dean for Research and director of the Center for Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (2013-2021). Dr Benoliel served as a faculty member at The Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine (1984-2013), where he was appointed Professor and chair of the Department of Oral Medicine (2003-2012). He served as research associate in the Unit of Neuronal Gene Expression at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (1997-1998). Dr Benoliel has published extensively on the subject of orofacial pain and headache; lectures extensively at national and international meetings; serves as Associate Editor for Cephalalgia (the leading headache journal) as well as Editor in Chief of the Journal of Oral and Facial Pain & Headache. He is co-editor of the highly commended textbook “Orofacial Pain and Headache”, now in the process of a 3rd edition. He has served on many important scientific committees including the Classification Committee of the International Headache Society, the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders, the IASP WHO Chronic Pain classification committee for ICD-11 and led the team that recently published the first International Classification for Orofacial Pain.