American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
Executive Summary

AACP Vision Statement

The American Academy of Craniofacial Pain will continue to be the Craniofacial Pain/TMD organization representing all practitioners in this discipline by providing a common ground for advancement of knowledge, clinical practice and research.

AACP Mission Statement

The American Academy of Craniofacial Pain is committed to the relief of craniofacial pain and dysfunction, and the advancement of research and study in this field.

AACP Purposes

1) To elevate and enhance the professional standards of diagnosis and treatment in the field of craniofacial pain and temporomandibular disorders;

2) To encourage research and further study of craniofacial pain and temporomandibular disorders;

3) For the benefit of the public to recognize those professionals who have specialized knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and treatment of craniofacial and temporomandibular disorders;

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 determine the professional competence of applicants who serve in the public through their practice in this field;

7) To issue Fellowship certificates to members of the Academy who have successfully fulfilled the requirements for said status regardless of age, race, creed, sex, color or national origin;

8) To establish criteria and administer a program for the recertification of individuals who have been granted Fellowship;

9) 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

10) 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.