Dr. Gerald Nelson is an orthodontist in San Francisco with 20 years of experience helping patients achieve healthy, straight smiles. He specializes in treating patients of all ages, including children with mixed dentition (a mix of baby and adult teeth), and uses advanced technology like Cone Beam CT imaging and 3D laser scanning to plan the best treatment for each person. As a Clinical Professor at UCSF School of Dentistry, Dr. Nelson stays at the forefront of orthodontic care and teaches the next generation of dental professionals. He is accepting new patients and is ready to help you or your family get the smile you deserve.

Specialties

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OrthodonticsPrimary
Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners

Education & Training

P.G.Cert. Orthodontics, University of California, San Francisco, 1965
D.D.S., University of California, San Francisco, 1965

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 07/06/2006

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Areas of Focus

OrthodonticsOrthodontic care in mixed dentitionCone Beam CT imageryBiomechanicsTooth position evaluationDental malocclusion correctionMini-implant orthodonticsCorticotomy-assisted orthodonticsClass III malocclusionBimaxillary protrusionImpacted tooth traction

Technology & Equipment

Cone Beam CT imaging
3D laser scanning technology
Digital root position evaluation

Beyond the Office

Clinical Professor, Orofacial Sciences Division, UCSF School of Dentistry

Lectures to orthodontic residents and dental students

Faculty practice at UCSF Orthodontic Graduate Clinic

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