Dr. Gerald Ginsberg attended the University of Pennsylvania for his undergraduate studies and spent a year at the University of Poitiers in France. He was accepted at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine as an accelerated admission student, graduating in 1962. The American Association of Orthodontists granted his Orthodontic Certification in 1969, and in 1987 he became a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.He is a former staff member or Temple University Graduate Orthodontic Department and the University of Pennsylvania, Phoenixville branch. He has also previously been on the staff of several other hospitals. He is currently on the staff of Phoenixville Hospital.
During the Vietnam war he was a Consultant to Valley Forge General Military Hospital. He served as a Captain in The United States Army in Europe.
Dr. Ginsberg is a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, in which he served as a delegate to the national meeting. He has been an elected officer of the Middle Atlantic Association of Orthodontics and the Pennsylvania Association of Orthodontics. He has utilized lingual (behind the teeth) appliances since 1981 and was one of the pioneers in the development of this technique. He has served as a clinical research consultant in the development of this technique and other aesthetic orthodontic appliances.
Dr. Ginsberg participates in the development of the latest orthodontic materials and techniques through his affiliation with one of the largest orthodontic appliance manufacturers, which keeps him on the cutting edge of current orthodontic treatments.
In addition to pioneering in the development and usage of lingual braces, Dr. Ginsberg was the first orthodontist in the Delaware Valley to be certified and to utilize Invisalign and is among the five orthodontists who have treated the most patients with this technique. He has won several awards from Invisalign for his treatment of difficult orthodontic problems. Dr. Ginsberg was recognized as the case shout-out winner at the 2006 Invisalign Summit.Dr. Ginsberg is one of a select group of orthodontic consultants to the Invisalign company and is active in the research and further development of this technique.
He has lectured to orthodontists in the United States, Costa Rica, Europe, and China.
He has been chosen by the readers of Main Line Today newspaper as the best orthodontist in the Main Line for the years 2005, 2006, 2007, and also by the readers Of the Magazine Main Line Today as one of the best orthodontists.
Professional Affiliations
- Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
- Member of the College of Diplomates of The American Board of Orthodontics
- Member of the Montgomery County Dental Society
- Member of Pennsylvania Dental Society
- Member of the American Dental Association
- Member and Past Officer of the Pennsylvania Association of Orthodontists
- Member and Past Officer of the Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists
- Member of the American Association of Orthodontists
- Member of Greater Philadelphia Association of Orthodontists
- Staff at the Temple University Department of Orthodontics
- Staff at the Phoenixville Hospital Division of University of Pennsylvania Health System
Three Levels of Orthodontics
Because of the rapid technological advances in the various fields of dentistry, it is virtually impossible for any one dentist to be proficient in all of them. That is why most patients seek out an orthodontic specialist to treat dental problems. There are three levels of practitioners:General Dentists
The general dentist may perform orthodontics as part of his or her practice, but does not limit specialization to orthodontics.The Orthodontic Specialist
Just as medical doctors may specialize in a certain area (obstetrics, pediatrics, surgery, etc.), a dentist may specialize in orthodontics by completing an intensive 2- or 3-year residency at an accredited university or hospital.Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
To earn this certification, an orthodontist must demonstrate broad experience, exceptional skill, and in-depth knowledge. The orthodontist is required to submit documented case histories of his or her patients to a panel of experts who evaluate the quality of care given. He or she must pass a very difficult oral and written examination. Board certification is the highest level an orthodontist can aspire to; only about 18% achieve it. Dr. Ginsberg is proud to be a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.