Dr. Jeffrey Crandall and his family established Vermont Orofacial Pain Associates in 1988, with the aim of providing evidence-based care to patients suffering from orofacial pain and temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) in Vermont. Since then, their practice has been a beacon of hope for those who have been suffering from orofacial pain and TMD in the state. Their commitment to providing quality care to their patients has made them a national leader in the field. Their dedication to helping those in need is an inspiration to us all. Dr. Crandall and his family’s contributions to the field of orofacial pain and the underserved population of Vermont are truly commendable. Their establishment of Vermont Orofacial Pain Associates has been a source of comfort and relief for many patients since its inception. We are grateful for their hard work and dedication, and we wish them continued success in their future endeavors. More About Dr. Crandall…  Dr. Crandall completed his dental training at Temple University School of Dentistry and the General Practice Dental Residency at the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont. In 1984 Dr. Crandall received a Certificate for completion of the extended program in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.  Dr. Crandall has maintained a referral-based practice limited to TMD and Orofacial Pain since 1984. He is a member of the Attending Staff in Surgery and a preceptor for the General Practice Dental Residency at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain (OFP) and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) and the International College of Dentists. He was President of the American Orofacial Pain Academy in 2010-2011 and served as acting president for the AAOP in 2011-2012. Dr. Crandall served on the Board of Directors for the American Board of Orofacial Pain as well as the Board of Directors of the American Board of Dental Specialties from 2014 to 2020.  He has presented many programs on a local and national level and has served as a planner for several national courses presented by the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. In the 1990s Dr. Crandall served a major role in the legislative process that resulted in a revision of the Vermont law which governs medical insurance companies located within the state. This law states that these insurance companies must provide benefits for patients who experience OFP and TMD and allow dentists such as Dr. Crandall to bill for these services.