Dr. Preston Criddle is a board-certified specialist in orofacial pain practicing at Dental and TMJ Specialists Of Greater DC in Bethesda, Maryland. He holds active Diplomate status from the American Board of Orofacial Pain (ABOP), Certification #ABOP1483, earned in 2018. This designation requires completion of a CODA-approved specialty residency and passing both written and oral board examinations, a standard that distinguishes him from general dentists who treat jaw and facial pain without formal specialty training. Orofacial pain covers a complex spectrum: temporomandibular joint disorders, chronic jaw muscle pain, facial pain, and headaches that originate in the craniofacial system. Patients often arrive after years of misdiagnosis or unsuccessful treatment through primary care or general dentistry. Dr. Criddle's ABOP certification signals that he has been tested and verified by the field's governing body, not just self-designated as a specialist. Dental and TMJ Specialists Of Greater DC holds a 4.8-star rating across 224 patient reviews, reflecting consistent clinical outcomes for a patient population dealing with some of dentistry's most difficult-to-treat conditions.

Specialties

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Orofacial PainPrimary
Diagnosis and management of chronic facial and oral pain disorders

Education & Training

Credential: DMD

NPI registered: 08/05/2010

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