Orofacial Pain , TMD , Dental Sleep Medicine “ A primer for the dentist

 Orofacial pain is an established twelfth clinical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and inter disciplinary management of complex pain conditions affecting the orofacial region. The clinical scope of OFP extends beyond conventional dental pathology to encompass temporomandibular disorders (TMD), other orofacial pains and dental sleep medicine. The expanding interface with dental sleep medicine further underscores the clinical significance of sleep-disordered breathing in patients presenting with overlapping pain and functional symptoms. This growing recognition has further established dental sleep medicine as a critical complementary domain in comprehensive patient care. In this live webinar, Dr Davis Thomas will introduce the scope and clinical relevance of orofacial pain as the twelfth dental specialty, highlighting advanced diagnostic frameworks and evidence-based management principles. The role of interdisciplinary collaboration and individualised therapeutic strategies will be explored to promote diagnostic precision and improve patient outcomes. This advanced session of overview can potentially help clinicians to decide a career path incorporating towards evidence-based management of complex craniofacial conditions.