Bret M. Jerger, D.D.S
Jerger Pediatric Dentistry, PC
School:
- Received Bachelor's degree and D.D.S. degree
from Indiana University
- Completed Pediatric Dental Residency from Riley
Children's Hospital and Indiana University
- Completed four different year-long orthodontic training courses, in addition to residency training.
Member:
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Illinois Pediatric Dental Society
- Indiana Pediatric Dental Society
- Illinois State Dental Society
- Decatur District Dental Society
- American Orthodontic Society
- American Association of Functional Orthodontics
- International Association of Orthodontics
- Member of St. Mary's Hospital Decatur, IL
- Academy of Laser Dentistry
- Pediatric Dentist Representive on the Illinois Access to Care committee
Currently serving as chairman of Give Kids a Smile and National Children’s Dental Health Month for Central Illinois and was awarded by the Illinois State Dental Society for success of these events in 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2011.
Practice:
I am a lifelong resident of Decatur, IL. I began working with my father, who established
Jerger Pediatric Dentistry in 1966, after completing my residency at Riley Children's Hospital.
I have been practicing Pediatric Dentistry in Decatur since 1995. Together we have provided care to Central Illinois for over 46 years.
Areas of Focus:
Pediatric dentistry, a caring staff of professionals, hospital care, emergency care,
orthodontics, Invisalign®
Practice Philosophy:
Our goal is to have our patients look forward to coming to see us, and we want to provide
outstanding dental care that will last throughout their lifetime.
What I enjoy about this practice:
I enjoy helping to create beautiful smiles for our patients as well as getting to know them
and watching them grow up.
Family:
Wife, Tracey and Daughters, Cailin and Ashton, as well as two dogs who think they are
human, Lizzy and Snowy
Non-Work Activities:
Family, coaching my children's sports, jogging, golf, going to sporting events
Community Organizations:
Special Olympics, Metro Decatur Chamber of Commerce,
Holy Family Catholic Church as well as the member organizations mentioned above.
