Dear colleagues and distinguished members,

It is a great honor to serve as President of the Asian Academy of Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders (AAOT). I am sincerely grateful for the trust and support of our members throughout Asia.

Over the past three decades, AAOT has grown remarkably. We have strengthened our scientific foundations, built closer connections across countries, and fostered a spirit of collaboration that transcends borders and cultures. This progress has been made possible by each of our members through their dedication to research, education, clinical excellence, and the continued advancement of our field.

During my term, my vision is to further strengthen AAOT as the leading academic platform for orofacial pain and temporomandibular disorders in Asia, to promote collaborative research that connects countries, disciplines, and ideas, and to actively support young clinicians and scientists who will shape the future of our field. Above all, I am committed to ensuring that our collective academic efforts should ultimately translate into meaningful improvements in patient care and quality of life across the region.

I am confident that, together, we can continue to shape the future of AAOT with innovation, compassion, and unity. I look forward to working closely with all of you through our scientific meetings, educational programs, and collaborative initiatives.

Thank you for your continued commitment and support.

Sincerely,

Jin Woo Chung, DDS, PhD

President, AAOT