Dr. Gary Heir discusses the current state, future outlook and implications of Orofacial Pain as an emerging dental specialty. Dr. Heir is an internationally recognized expert on orofacial pain. He has published papers, chapters and abstracts on topics related to the field of temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain, and serves on several editorial boards of peer-reviewed journals.Learning Objectives:1. Discuss the need for accredited Orofacial Pain Programs2. Describe the impact of Orofacial Pain conditions in the quality of life of patients.3. Elaborate the goals of Orofacial Management