Full members must be employed at an accredited dental school having an integrated program in TMD and Orofacial Pain in which the member is an active participant. Such a program must include (1) clinical care of TMD-orofacial pain patients in a designated facility (clinic or center) within the school that functions at least one day per week, (2) a predoctoral and/or postdoctoral curriculum dealing with the etiology, diagnosis and management of TMD-orofacial pain, and (3) demonstrable evidence of ongoing research activity in this area. Full members are expected to have a substantial career commitment to teaching and research in the area of TMD-orofacial pain. Full members shall be eligible to vote, hold office, serve on committees, and participate in all programs and discussions held by the association.

Associate members must hold a faculty position at an accredited dental school or a position at a dental institution or hospital with an ADA or CDA accredited General Practice Residency or an ADA or CDA accredited postgraduate dental specialty program. Associate members shall be eligible to serve on committees and participate in all programs and discussion held by the association, but they cannot vote or serve on the Executive Board.