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Deadline for manuscript submissions: 01 March 2026
Print Special Issue Flyer (1)Dr. Marcin Straburzynski, MD, PhDE-MailWebsite
Department of Family Medicine and Infectious Diseases, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland
Interests: Headache; Migraine; Facial Pain
Dear Colleagues,
The Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache special issue is designed as a platform for cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews on the complex and evolving interface between headache disorders and orofacial pain. This issue aims to illuminate the overlapping biological mechanisms, clinical presentations, and therapeutic strategies that characterize these two interrelated yet distinct conditions.
Headaches and orofacial pain represent significant health burdens worldwide, often coexisting and presenting diagnostic challenges that span the fields of neurology and dentistry. Traditional views have treated these conditions as separate entities. However, emerging evidence suggests a shared pathophysiology involving neurovascular, musculoskeletal, and psychosocial factors. In this issue, we seek perspectives that contribute insights from neuroscience, pain medicine, dental research, and clinical practice. This may be achieved through both original research and review articles. By comparing and contrasting the phenotypes of migraine, tension-type headache, and temporomandibular disorders, contributors will provide a robust framework for clinicians managing overlapping or concurrent symptoms. One of the areas of interest of this issue is emerging trends, including the role of psychosocial stressors, genetic predisposition, and lifestyle factors that modulate both headache and orofacial pain.
The editors have curated this issue to foster dialogue, promote collaboration, and inspire future research endeavors. We encourage researchers, clinicians, and academicians to contribute their insights and findings, with the ultimate goal of enhancing diagnostic precision and improving patient care across both domains.
Regards,
Dr. Marcin Straburzynski
Migraine; Tension-type headache; Temporomandibular disorders; Chronic pain
Manuscripts should be submitted online by submit system. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All papers will be peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Original articles, case reports or comprehensive reviews are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website. Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a double-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache is an international peer-reviewed open access journal published by MRE Press. Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript.The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is $2500. We normally offer a discount greater than 30% to all contributors invited by the Editor-in-Chief, Guest Editor (GE) and Editorial board member. Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English.
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