AACP Vision Statement

The American Academy of Craniofacial Pain will continue to be the organization promoting advancement of knowledge in Craniofacial Pain, Temporomandibular Disorders, and Dental Sleep Medicine by providing a common ground for clinical practice and research to professionals for the benefit of the public.
   

AACP Mission Statement

Educate, Communicate, Validate
The American Academy of Craniofacial Pain is a group of leaders committed to a collaborative approach to the treatment of cranio/orofacial pain, TMJ, and sleep related breathing disorders.

   
AACP Purposes

1. To elevate and enhance the professional standards of diagnosis and treatment in the field of craniofacial and orofacial pain, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, and dental sleep medicine;
2. To encourage research and further study of craniofacial and orofacial pain, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, and dental sleep medicine;
3. To create public awareness in recognition of those professionals who have specialized knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and treatment of craniofacial/orofacial pain and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, and dental sleep medicine;
4. To promote and improve professional levels of competency within this field of health care;
5. To encourage the highest standards of excellence for practitioners in the field;
6. To award Fellowship status to recognize members of the Academy who have successfully fulfilled the requirements for said status regardless of age, race, creed, sex, color or national origin;
7. To establish, maintain and disseminate a comprehensive direct criteria and administer a program for the recertification of individuals who have been granted Fellowship;
8. To provide and/or approve ongoing and continuing education to the practitioners in this field, the appropriate allied medical fields, and the public at large; and
9. To establish, maintain and disseminate a comprehensive directory of Academy members for distribution to members of the dental and medical professions.

Guiding Principles, Values and Beliefs

The American Academy of Craniofacial Pain believes that:

1. The dentist is the primary oral health care provider.
2. Craniofacial Pain health care should be based on scientific principles and clinical judgment.
3. The AACP is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values and embraces diversity. This enables the AACP to be more responsive to the needs and perspectives of its members.
4. The AACP will strive to eliminate barriers to the utilization of Craniofacial Pain/TMD treatment.

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