About the Congress
The 6th International Congress & Research Forum in Orofacial Pain and Sleep-Disordered Breathing will be held on September 10–11, 2026, at the historic Notre Dame Hotel in Jerusalem.
Organized by the Academy of Orofacial Pain & Dental Sleep Medicine, this prestigious international scientific event will bring together distinguished clinicians, researchers, educators, and healthcare professionals from Jerusalem, the Arab world, and across the globe to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and discuss the latest advances in Orofacial Pain, Temporomandibular Disorders, Sleep-Disordered Breathing, and Dental Sleep Medicine.
The congress will serve as a leading platform for interdisciplinary collaboration, scientific innovation, and professional networking. Participants will benefit from internationally renowned keynote speakers, cutting-edge research presentations, clinical updates, interactive discussions, and evidence-based approaches to patient care.
Scientific topics will include:
- Orofacial Pain
- Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
- Sleep-Disordered Breathing
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
- Dental Sleep Medicine
- Bruxism
- Interdisciplinary Diagnosis and Treatment
- Emerging Research and Clinical Innovations
A major highlight of the congress will be the Research Forum, which welcomes original scientific research submissions from investigators, clinicians, postgraduate students, and academics throughout the Arab world. Accepted abstracts will be presented during dedicated scientific sessions, providing an exceptional opportunity to showcase innovative research and foster regional scientific collaboration.
To encourage excellence in research, a special award and recognition certificate will be presented to the Best Research Presentation, as selected by the Scientific Committee.
The 2026 congress theme, “New Frontiers in the Management of Orofacial Pain and Sleep-Disordered Breathing,” reflects our commitment to advancing clinical excellence, promoting translational research, and strengthening international and regional collaboration in these rapidly evolving fields.
We warmly welcome participants from dentistry, medicine, sleep medicine, physical therapy, psychology, and related healthcare disciplines to join us in Jerusalem for two days of scientific excellence, professional networking, and cultural exchange in one of the world’s most historic and inspiring cities.
We look forward to welcoming you to Jerusalem in September 2026.