Dr. Bret M Jerger, DDS
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1245323302
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About This Provider
Dr. Bret M. Jerger, DDS, is the founder of Jerger Pediatric Dentistry in Decatur, Illinois, a practice he established in 1966 that is celebrating its 60th year in 2026. Focused entirely on children's oral health, Dr. Jerger treats patients from infancy through early adulthood, covering first dental visits, routine preventive care, restorative work, and complex specialized procedures. He performs laser frenectomies for infants and children with restricted tongue or lip movement, oversees children's orthodontic care, and manages hospital sedation for cases that require a controlled clinical environment. Dr. Jerger also provides dedicated care for children with special needs and uses structured behavior guidance techniques to help anxious patients feel safe and calm during treatment. Jerger Pediatric Dentistry's staff bring specialized pediatric dental training and skills to every visit, working alongside parents to build lifelong healthy habits in young patients. Six decades of continuous practice in central Illinois has made Jerger Pediatric Dentistry one of the most established pediatric dental homes serving the Decatur community.
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Education & Training
- Bachelor's Degree – Indiana University
- Pediatric Dental Residency – Riley Children's Hospital/Indiana University
- Riley Chldn's Hospital — Residency Hospital
- Indiana University / School Of Dentistry — Medical School
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) – Indiana University
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 10/02/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- state-of-the-art technology
Professional Memberships
- American Academy (of Pediatric Dentistry - text cut off)
Awards & Recognition
- Smile of the Month Club (patient recognition program)
Beyond the Office
Give Kids A Smile Day (sponsor and participant)
Community event sponsorship and participation
Candy buy-back program after Halloween (donates candy to troops overseas)
Lifelong resident of Decatur, IL
Nerf wars occasionally break out in the dental office
Children can earn their name in the paper with cavity-free check-ups
Loves getting to know children and watching them grow up
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