Dr. Gerald Irwin Drury, DDS
PeriodonticsNPI: 1093937062
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Dr. Gerald Drury is a board-certified periodontist serving Hermosa Beach with nearly two decades of experience in gum health and dental implants. As a Fellow of both the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists, Dr. Drury brings exceptional expertise and credentials to his practice. He has held leadership roles in major dental organizations, including serving as past president of the California Society of Periodontists, and has taught at USC School of Dentistry for over 40 years. Dr. Drury focuses on preserving your natural teeth whenever possible while providing a comfortable, friendly environment for all his patients. He is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Norteast Florida State HospitalInternship Hospital, 1973
- D.D.S.
- University Of IllinoisUndergraduate School, 1966
- Medical College Of Virginia Masters In Physiology1968
- General Practice-northeast Florida State Hospital|periodontology-louisiana State UniversityResidency Hospital
- Louisiana State University School Of Dentistry In New OrleansResidency Hospital, 1979
- Virginia Commonwealth University School Of MedicineFellowship Hospital, 1968
- University Of Illinois College Of DentistryMedical School, 1972
Board Certifications
- FACD (Fellow American College of Dentists)
- Board Certified in Periodontology
- Board Certified in Dental Implant Surgery
- FICD (Fellow International College of Dentists)
- Diplomate American Board of Periodontology
- Past Chairman American Board of Periodontology
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 05/02/2007
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Periodontology (former trustee)
- California Society of Periodontists (past President)
- Western Society of Periodontology (past President)
- California Dental Association (Periodontal Peer Review Chairman)
- Western Los Angeles Dental Society (Ethics Chairman)
- Certified Dental Editor
Awards & Recognition
- Teaching awards
- Research awards
- Editing awards
- Journalism awards
- Public service awards
- Listed in Who's Who in America
Beyond the Office
Clinical Professor at USC School of Dentistry for 42 years
Course Director at USC School of Dentistry
Editor in Chief of the Journal of the Western Society of Periodontology
Periodontal Peer Review Chairman for the California Dental Association
Ethics Chairman for the Western Los Angeles Dental Society
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