Orofacial pain is a specialty of dentistry that encompasses the diagnosis, management, and treatment of pain disorders of the jaw, mouth, face, head, and neck. It is dedicated to the evidence- based understanding of the underlying pathophysiology, etiology, prevention, and treatment of these disorders and to improving access to interdisciplinary patient care.

Orofacial pain associated disorders include, but are not limited to, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and muscle disorders, jaw movement disorders, nerve and neurovascular pain disorders, primary headache, and sleep disorders.