Membership & Eligibility
Membership Rules
Application for Membership
Any individual seeking membership in the Association, under any of the defined categories, and meeting the requisite eligibility criteria, shall submit a duly completed application form to the Secretary of the Association. The application must include all required details and be accompanied by the applicable membership fee.
- Review and Approval
All membership applications shall be reviewed by the Executive Council. The Council holds absolute discretion in accepting or rejecting any application and is not obligated to provide reasons for its decision. - Refund Policy
In the event that an application, either entirely or for a specific membership category, is not approved, the full membership fee—or the differential amount, as applicable—shall be refunded to the applicant. - Nature of Membership
Membership in the Association is granted through formal application and approval by the Executive Council. Fulfilling the eligibility criteria alone does not entitle an applicant to automatic membership.
Revision of Fee Structure
The Executive Council reserves the right to revise the membership fee structure periodically, in alignment with the best interests and evolving needs of the Association.
Founder Member
Signatories of the Society’s founding documents.
Available only by invitation during the initial formation phase of the Society.
Open to clinicians, academicians, or professionals who have significantly contributed to the conceptual development or early growth of the Society.
Must have a demonstrated interest and commitment to orofacial pain and TMJ disorders.
Lifetime recognition as a founder, Voting rights, Eligible to serve on the Executive Council
Life Member
Must hold a recognized BDS/MDS degree registered with a State Dental Council in India.
OR
Must be a qualified dental or medical professional (BDS, MDS, MBBS, MD, MS, or equivalent)
Actively practicing or researching in orofacial pain, TMD, dental sleep medicine, headache, or related specialties required to have either:
Completed postgraduate training in orofacial pain/TMD/sleep medicine, or
Accumulated a minimum of 300/400 accredited education hours in these fields (includes postgraduate coursework).
Full rights: vote, contest in elections, attend events.
One-time membership fee applicable
Associate Member
Must hold a recognized BDS/MDS degree registered in India.
Completed at least 150 hours of accredited training in orofacial pain/TMD/sleep medicine (post graduation or certificate courses).
Rights: vote and contest in elections except presidential/secretary/treasurer roles.
One-time fee
Affiliate Member
Registered dental or medical professional in India with no formal orofacial pain training or under 150 hours.
Rights: attend events and access resources; no voting or electoral eligibility.
One-time fee
Student Member
Full-time undergraduate/ postgraduate dental students in India (BDS/MDS).
Valid until course completion (including internship).
Rights: access learning resources.
One-time fee
International Member / International Student Member
Professionals or students in dental, medical, or allied fields outside India with interest or specialization in orofacial pain.
Rights: event access and resources; no voting or contesting.
One-time fee
Honorary Member
Awarded by nomination and Executive Council approval to individuals with distinguished service in the field.
No membership fee. no voting or electoral rights.
Upgrade & Fee Notes
Members can upgrade categories upon meeting advanced training criteria by paying the fee differential.
The Executive Council retains discretion to accept or reject applications without stating reasons; fee refunds may be issued if not accepted.