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May 7, 2025
Facial Pain Association and the University of Minnesota Collaborate to Host a Conference Giving Patients Access to Experts in Neuropathic Facial Pain Treatment, Research, and Advocacy
Suwanee, GA – The Facial Pain Association (FPA), the largest patient-focused organization supporting all individuals living with neuropathic facial pain, is collaborating with the University of Minnesota to host the 2025 FPA Conference at the Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis on June 7-8. This marks the FPA’s first in-person conference since 2019 and one held in Minneapolis in 2016. The conference will showcase a distinguished lineup of experts and cutting-edge research in neuropathic facial pain, including many from the University of Minnesota’s Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Dentistry.
Conference Details:
Name: 2025 FPA In-Person Conference
Date: Saturday, June 7- Sunday, June 8
Time: June 7, 8 AM-5 PM CT, June 8, 8 AM-2 PM CT
Location: University of Minnesota, The Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis 615 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Website: https://www.facepain.org/2025-fpa-in-person-conference/
“We are thrilled to work with the University of Minnesota to bring such a wealth of information to the facial pain community,” said Melissa Baumbick, CEO of the Facial Pain Association. “The University of Minnesota’s curriculum demonstrates a strong multi-disciplinary approach, which is key to navigating neuropathic facial pain.”
The 2025 FPA Conference will showcase the latest research in neuropathic facial pain, targeted therapies, and surgical techniques, offering attendees a comprehensive overview of the field. Attendees can choose from two presentation tracks focusing on foundational information about neuropathic facial pain, ideal for those who are newly diagnosed, and the latest innovations, treatments, and technologies for managing neuropathic facial pain. Both tracks offer valuable insights from various healthcare professionals, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach to care.
“Most patients, when experiencing facial pain, go to their dentist first with symptoms that appear to be tooth-related, but are actually neurological. This can be difficult to differentiate, leading patients on a long, painful journey. The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is one of 13 dental schools that offer an Orofacial Pain program, which is geared toward diagnosing, managing, and treating pain disorders of the jaw, mouth, face, head, and neck,” said Dr. Donald Nixdorf, professor and director of the Division of TMD and Orofacial Pain, and co-director of the Orofacial MRI Center at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and FPA Medical Advisory Board member. “We’re excited to be presenting at this conference to not only help patients effectively navigate their facial pain journey, but to also bring education and awareness to healthcare professionals.”
To register for the 2025 FPA Conference, please visit https://www.facepain.org/2025-fpa-in-person-conference/.
About The Facial Pain Association: The Facial Pain Association (FPA) is a registered non-profit, 501(c)(3) volunteer-led and community-focused organization. We are the largest patient organization supporting all people affected by neuropathic facial pain, leading the world in resources for information and healthcare guidance. Through programs of education, personal support, and advocacy efforts, the FPA supports patients, their loved ones and caregivers, and healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat people affected by facial pain.
