INDIAN OROFACIAL PAIN ASSOCIATION (IOPA)

Established in March 2025, the Indian Orofacial Pain Association (IOPA) is India's premier association dedicated to advancing education and clinical practice in orofacial pain management.

IOPA

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India's premier association dedicated to advancing education and clinical practice in orofacial pain

Established in March 2025, the Indian Orofacial Pain Association (IOPA) is India's premier association dedicated to advancing education and clinical practice in orofacial pain management. Born out of a shared vision to address the growing need for excellence in this specialized field, IOPA strives to improve awareness, elevate patient care, and empower professionals to tackle the challenges of orofacial pain effectively.

From its inception, IOPA is dedicated to serve as a beacon of progress, bridging gaps in education and clinical practice while providing a dynamic platform for professionals to collaborate and innovate. Today, we are evolving, adapting to the ever-changing healthcare landscape and setting new benchmarks for quality in patient care and professional development.

Orofacial Pain The 12th Speciality

Defining Orofacial Pain

Orofacial Pain The 12th Speciality

Orofacial pain is more than just discomfort—it's a complex challenge affecting the face, mouth, and jaw, from Temporomandibular disorders to Neuropathic pain.
Recognized as the 12th dental speciality in the U.S. in 2020, it now gets the expert attention it deserves, bringing precision care and lasting relief to those who need it most.

Welcome message

President’s and Secretary’s Message

President IOPA

Dr. V. Rangarajan

On behalf of TEAM IOPA I extend very warm greetings to all those interested in Orofacial Pain which encompasses pain originating not only from the oral cavity but also includes several neuropathic, neurovascular conditions from this region including biobehavioral factors, TMDs and sleep disorders.

Hon. Secretary IOPA

Dr. S. Ramkumar

Congratulations to team IOPA for initiating a forum for an emerging speciality managing complex, painful conditions of the head and neck region. A specialty with an integrated approach in understanding various clinical manifestations has brought about a major breakthrough in this field

Our Mission

Together, We Educate, Empower & Elevate Orofacial Pain Care.

Educate professionals

build community

collobrate globally

Empower patients

Team

Office Bearers 2025

President

Dr. V Rangarajan

Secretary

Dr. S Ramkumar

Treasurer

Dr. R Selvakumar

Editor

Dr. Sumit Gupta

Executive Committee Members

Dr. S Karpagavalli

Dr. Jyotsna Jain

Dr. Hemant Soni

Dr. Ahana Ajayakumar

Events

Upcoming Events

July 2025

Inauguration Ceremony

2nd August 2025

6th September 2025

4th October 2025

1st November 2025

6th December 2025

Webinar by
Dr. V. Rangarajan