This is a lecture- and seminar-based course held for graduate and postgraduate students in the first session of the academic year. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the current knowledge in the field of craniofacial neuroscience with a focus on somatosensory, pain and motor functions involving craniofacial tissues including the skin, mucosa, periodontium, tooth pulp, periosteum, tendons, muscles, temporomandibular joints, salivary glands, and taste buds. The following topics will be covered: peripheral and central neural mechanisms underlying sensory functions such as touch, temperature, taste and pain, and motor functions such as mastication, swallowing, facial expression, speech and sleep; animal and human research models utilizing structural and functional neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, brain computer interface, neurochemistry, neurogenetics, and psychophysics. Students will also gain experience in critical reading and evaluation of current literature. This course is targeted principally at postgraduate candidates in clinical craniofacial specialties. Participants are required to have a clinical degree. Successful completion of the course is based on mandatory attendance in all lectures and seminars, a topic presentation, a written assignment, short quizzes, and participation and demonstration of critical appraisal skills in the seminars and the written assignments.