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Join a Multidisciplinary Community The AACP Symposium brings together dental, medical and allied health professionals for interdisciplinary education and professional exchange across craniofacial pain, sleep, airway and related areas of care. |
Ready to join us in Miami?
Four Decades of Education Reflect on four decades of craniofacial pain education & evolving clinical perspectives. |
Interdisciplinary Learning Explore dental, medical and allied-health perspectives in one educational program. |  Current & Emerging Topics Examine topics across TMD, orofacial pain, airway and multidisciplinary care. |
Professional Connection Connect with clinicians across craniofacial pain, sleep and airway. |
 | WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Designed for clinicians whose work intersects across pain, function, sleep and airway. The AACP Symposium is designed for dental, medical and allied health professionals whose work overlaps with TMD, orofacial pain, sleep, airway and related craniofacial conditions. |
Dental | Medical | Allied Health Professionals
Dentists & Dental Specialists • Dental Sleep Medicine Professionals • Sleep Physicians • Neurologists • Physical Therapists • Chiropractors • Speech-Language Pathologists • Myofunctional Professionals • Other Allied Healthcare Professionals
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Explore the conversations shaping craniofacial pain care. Two days of lectures, panels and interdisciplinary discussion examining established principles, evolving approaches and emerging questions across craniofacial pain, TMD, sleep and airway. |
The Adaptive Craniofacial Model: A New Paradigm for Functional Rehabilitation of Orofacial Pain and TMD FARSHID ARIZ, DMD Explore a new paradigm shift for functional rehabilitation of orofacial pain and TMD.
Interdisciplinary Management of TMD and OSA: Bridging Dentistry and Medicine in Complex Patient Care CHRIS CHUI, DDS Learn strategies for collaborative care in complex TMD and sleep apnea patients.
Emerging Role of TMS in Pain Management MOHAMED ABDULHAMID, MD Explore the potential of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in the management of craniofacial pain. |
Pain, Airway & Sleep: Rethinking Pediatric Headaches Through a Craniofacial Lens EMILY LEVY, DDS Examine the connection between pediatric headaches, airway and craniofacial health.
Bridging the Gap Between Dentistry and Physical Therapy MICHAEL KAREGEANNES, PT, MHSc, LAT, MTC, CFC, CCTT, CMTPT Explore the interdisciplinary relationship between dentistry and physical therapy in craniofacial care.
Digital Workflow and Technology AZITA SHAHGALDI, DMD Review current and emerging technologies and digital workflows in contemporary craniofacial care. |
Course descriptions, learning objectives, speaker biographies & financial disclosures
REGISTRATION Join us in Miami. NOVEMBER 6-7, 2026 Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science Miami, Florida Two days of interdisciplinary education, professional exchange and conversation across craniofacial pain, TMD, sleep and airway. Registration options and pricing available through the registration portal. |
Dates November 6-7, 2026 |
Location Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Miami, FL |
Attendees Dental, medical and allied health professionals from across disciplines |
CE Credits Continuing education credits will be available (details on registration page) |
Venue image: Knight Foundation / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped from original. | THE VENUE An inspiring setting for two days of learning and connection.Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science Located in downtown Miami, the Frost Museum provides a distinctive setting for AACP's 40th Annual International Clinical Symposium. November 6-7, 2026 |
TRAVEL & LODGING Make Miami your home for the weekend.PLAN AHEAD / STAY CLOSE / MAKE THE MOST OF IT With several major events taking place in Miami during the Symposium weekend, accomodations may be limited and rates may vary. We encourage attendees to explore a range of options and reserve early. |
Accomodations Hotel availability may be limited during the Symposium weekend. Attendees are encouraged to book early and explore both area hotels and short-term rental options in and around downtown Miami. |
Travel The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is located in downtown Miami. Attendees should consider proximity to the museum when selecting accomodations and allow appropriate travel time. |
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We recommend securing accomodations as early as possible. Hotel availability may be limited due to other major events in Miami this weekend. |
40 YEARS OF EDUCATION. THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES. Be part of what comes next. Join colleagues from across dental, medical and allied health disciplines for two days of interdisciplinary education and professional exchange in Miami. We look forward to welcoming you to AACP's 40th Annual International Clinical Symposium. |