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

Open Access

Integration of nociceptive activity from orofacial, cranial and cervical regions in the trigeminocervical nucleus: a scoping review with clinical implications

Felix Pankrath,Elisa Bizetti Pelai,Ana Izabela Sobral de Oliveira-Souza,Fatemeh Baghbaninaghadehi,Liz Dennett,Peter Svensson,Harry von Piekartz,Susan Armijo-Olivo

DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.042

Abstract ( 4329 ) PDF (8.43 MB) ( 167 ) Full Text

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Impact of zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture on masticatory muscle dysfunction and pain: systematic review and observational meta-analysis

Sunil Kumar Vaddamanu,Imran Khalid,Rayan Ibrahim H. Binduhayyim,Ali Y. Alsaeed,Shaya S. Alshahrani,Abosofyan Salih Atta Elfadeel Mohamed Salih,Maria Maddalena Marrapodi,Giuseppe Minervini

DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.045

Abstract ( 2506 ) PDF (7.79 MB) ( 72 ) Full Text

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Sleep apnea and orofacial pain: an integrative clinical perspective

Karthikeya Patil,Mahesh Kaggare Puttaraju,Ritu Basavarajappa

DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.046

Abstract ( 2450 ) PDF (1.23 MB) ( 130 ) Full Text

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Investigating the relationship between vasovagal syncope and migraine: a case-control study among Lebanese patients

Maryline Aouad,Jean Daher,Rita Boulos,Nicole Tannous,Yara Yahchouchi,Souheil Hallit,Kamal Kallab

DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.047

Abstract ( 1903 ) PDF (1.58 MB) ( 69 ) Full Text

Open Access Special Issue

Awake oral behaviors associated with temporomandibular-related pain symptoms in a non-patient student population—a dual assessment approach

Alona Emodi-Perlman,Anna-Yael Czygrinow,Daniele Manfredini,Alessandro Bracci,Noa Ventura,Ilana Eli

DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.048

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Orofacial Muscle Activities and Pain)

Abstract ( 2247 ) PDF (813.83 kB) ( 54 ) Full Text

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Contributing factors for a satisfying orofacial pain patient journey: a mixed-methods study

Hedwig A. van der Meer,Annemarie van der Wal,Annemiek Rollman,Frank Lobbezoo,Corine M. Visscher

DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.050

Abstract ( 2301 ) PDF (2.42 MB) ( 91 ) Full Text

Open Access Special Issue

Regional cutaneous and muscle sensitivity does not mediate changes in active mouth opening in temporomandibular disorders: a cross-sectional study

Jorge Ballesteros-Frutos,Rubén Fernández-Matías,Inmaculada Torres-Tejada,Daniel Pecos-Martín

DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.051

(This article belongs to the Special Issue  TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS MANAGEMENT —from bench to chairside)

Abstract ( 1957 ) PDF (2.37 MB) ( 61 ) Full Text

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Knowledge and attitudes of pediatric dentists regarding temporomandibular disorders

Irene Aurora Espinosa de Santillana,Gabriel Muñoz Quintana,Gisela Nataly Rubin de Celis Quintana,Olga Patricia López Soto,Adriana María Martínez Hernández,Guillermina Coba Mendoza

DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.052

Abstract ( 1988 ) PDF (222.92 kB) ( 47 ) Full Text

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Associations between pain, anxiety and depression and mindfulness in patients with burning mouth syndrome: a cross-sectional study

Jing He,Junjiang Liu,Xin Ye,Mingjia Hu,Ning Xiao,Jia Li,Yansong Song,Fanglong Wu,Fan Liu

DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.053

Abstract ( 2121 ) PDF (249.1 kB) ( 88 ) Full Text

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Family history of bruxism: a case-control study based on the ecological momentary assessment of awake bruxism

Ovidiu Ionut Saracutu,Matteo Pollis,Luca Guarda-Nardini,Alessandro Bracci,Daniele Manfredini

DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.056

Abstract ( 3038 ) PDF (233.59 kB) ( 66 ) Full Text

Open Access Special Issue

Chronic orofacial pain and psychological distress: findings from a multidisciplinary university clinic

Parvaneh Badri,Ivonne Hernández,Justin Long,Maryam Amin,Reid Friesen

DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.057

(This article belongs to the Special Issue New Horizons in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Biopsychosocial Perspective)

Abstract ( 2254 ) PDF (5.78 MB) ( 96 ) Full Text

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Bidirectional causality between female reproductive traits and temporomandibular disorders

Lihan Xu,Xiaofu Yang,Cheng Shu,Yuying Wang,Miao Sun,Mengfei Yu

DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.058

Abstract ( 1816 ) PDF (4.36 MB) ( 78 ) Full Text

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Exploring the relationship between clinical symptoms and MRI findings in temporomandibular joint disorders: a preliminary study

Ecem Sancar,Dilek Yılmaz,Safak Parlak,Elif G. Bulut,Gozde Ozer,Nur E. Hersek

DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.059

Abstract ( 1853 ) PDF (500.2 kB) ( 102 ) Full Text

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Exploration of a pain assessment tool on burning mouth syndrome

Takumi Shimura,Tatsuki Itagaki,Ken-ichiro Sakata,Takuya Asaka,Masayuki Shinohara,Sadasuke Hayata,Ikuya Miyamoto

DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.060

Abstract ( 2222 ) PDF (3.19 MB) ( 104 ) Full Text

Published Ahead of Print

Open Access

Comparison of Gasserian ganglion conventional radiofrequency ablation and peripheral nerve pulsed radiofrequency in trigeminal neuralgia: a retrospective cohort study

Mesut Bakır,Gülçin Gazioğlu Türkyılmaz,Nurettin Teker,Kaan Yavuz,Bedri İlcan,Şebnem Rumeli

Online publish date: 03 December 2025

DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.063

Abstract ( 306 ) PDF (1.13 MB) ( 59 ) Full Text

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Efficacy of prolotherapy in temporomandibular joint disorders with hypertonic dextrose and Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN)

Jin-Won Choi,Young-Kyun Kim,Pil-Young Yun,Jeong-Kui Ku

Online publish date: 25 September 2025

DOI: 10.22514/jofph.2025.062

Abstract ( 1616 ) PDF (1.24 MB) ( 77 ) Full Text

Special Issues

Special issue title:

Burning Mouth Syndrome: Advances and Challenges in Pain Control

Keywords: Burning mouth syndrome; Neuropathic pain; Pain management; Analgesia; Central sensitization; Pharmacotherapy

Editor: Assoc. Prof., Fanglong Wu, MD, PhD

Submission deadline: 31 October 2026

Special issue title:

Burning Mouth Syndrome: Advancing Pathophysiology and Targeted Therapies

Keywords: Neuropathic; nociplastic; orofacial pain; oral mucosa

Editor: Prof. Yves Boucher, DDS, PhD,Prof. Nathan Moreau, DDS, PhD,Asst. Prof. Andre Porporatti, DDS, PhD

Submission deadline: 30 September 2026

Special issue title:

Modern Concepts and Evidence Base in Trigeminal Neuralgia

Keywords: Trigeminal Nerualgia; Neruovascular Conflict; Microvascular decompression; Radiofrequency thermorhizotomy; balloon compression; Radiosurgery; Evidence Based Medicine

Editor: Prof. Andrei Brinzeu, MD, PhD,Asst. Prof. Cristian Son, MSc

Submission deadline: 31 August 2026

Special issue title:

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

Special issue title:

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

Special issue title:

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

Special issue title:

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

Special issue title:

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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Editor-in-Chief


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.