About Us
For over twenty-five years, Dr. Jay Gerber has introduced the concepts of functional jaw orthopedics and neuromuscular occlusal treatment to thousands of dentists. Through his teaching and published works he has earned a reputation as one of the world's leaders in modern occlusal concepts. His clinical efforts and innovative teaching techniques have benefited thousands of dentists and patients through stable occlusal finishing.
To further his vision, Dr. Gerber constructed a professional, state-of-the-art facility focused on the instruction and treatment of occlusal disorders. His world class center provides a venue where doctors and their teams can come to learn from some of the world's finest and most knowledgeable clinicians.
The concepts and implementation of Dr. Gerber's curriculum allow any participant to choose a course of study that best suits his or her practice. The Center hosts numerous accredited continuing education classes throughout the year and provides the ultimate in modern treatment of patients suffering from the effects of occlusal instabilities. Dr. Gerber's Center is the educational and treatment facility of professional choice.
Dr. Gerber is the curriculum and clinical director of the Center, the Director of NM Orthodontic at LVI Global and he is a certified Senior Instructor of the IAO. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry and holds a fellowship in the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics and is board certified by the American Academy of Pain Management. Dr. Gerber has maintained hospital staff and faculty appointments and is in great demand as an international speaker.
Dr. Gerber holds numerous professional positions and is on the editorial boards of two prestigious national and international dental journals. He has authored many scientific articles and has contributed to several textbooks. His personal presentations have included those at distinguished universities, to numerous conferences and to international and state associations. During these hundreds of personal presentations he has shared his expertise with thousands of professionals in the USA and abroad.
His clinical and laboratory experience have allowed him to develop several oral appliances used in the treatment of orofacial pain, orthodontics and occlusal disorders. He has improved techniques in the application of bioelectrical instrumentation for the diagnosis and treatment of TMD and occlusal disorders. He has published much of the material he presents and is recognized as an excellent teacher. Dr. Gerber has contributed scientific research and has served as a special consultant to manufacturers, dental product distributors and laboratories.
Testimonials
"I am very proud of Dr. Gerber and his obvious commitment to improving our dental profession and, ultimately, the care of the patients we all treat. From his courses I have obtained the knowledge and skills to treat complex and comprehensive cases that involve orthodontic, neuromuscular dentistry and TMD patients. Since these patients end up in our practices every day, we should get ourselves prepared to treat them. Dr. Gerber and his wonderful facility enables he and his staff to enhance our profession and the care of our patients. It is an admirable and noble cause."
Dr. John Sullivan
"What a difference Dr. Gerber’s courses have made in the way that I practice dentistry. There is so much that I have learned from him that was not available to me through dental school. His training has allowed me to help kids and patients grow into more attractive, healthy and functional adults...what a difference he has made for me and the hundreds of others that he has helped along the way."
Dr. Angela Tenholder, Millstadt, IL
