Dr. Gerald Irwin Drury DDS
Periodontist | Periodontics
1100 Pacific Coast Suite A Hermosa Beach CA, 90254Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
Dr. Gerald I. Drury is a Periodontist serving the Hermosa Beach area for more than 40 years. Dr. Drury is experienced in Cosmetic Periodontal Plastic Surgery, Ridge and Sinus Augmentation and Dental Implants ...
Education and Training
University of Illinois B.A. Psychology 1966
University of Illinois B.S. Dentistry 1970
University Of Illinois College Of Dentistry D.D.S. 1972
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Use and abuse of antimicrobials in periodontal therapy.
- A crisis in morality.
- Laser curettage: where do we stand?
- 50 years and 50 pearls.
- Forceps level.
- Laser curettage--questionable value.
- Histologic evaluation of combining tetracycline and allogeneic freeze-dried bone on bone regeneration in experimental defects in baboons.
- Complement fixing activity in diseased human gingival tissues.
Awards
- Super Periodontist Award 2015 Los Angeles Magazine Peer Survey
- Clinical Professor University of Southern California School Dentistry
Treatments
- Preventive And Maintenance Care
- Periodontal Scaling And Root Planing
- Corrective Periodontal Surgery
- Periodontal Crown Lengthening Procedures.
- Soft And Hard Tissue Regeneration
- Ridge And Sinus Augmentation
- Dental Implants And Abutments
Professional Memberships
- Board Certified American Board of Periodontology
- Board Certified American Association of Dental Editors
- Past President California Society of Periodontists
- Past President Western Society of Periodontology
- Current Periodontal Peer Review Chairman California Dental Association
- Ethics Chairman Western Los Angeles Dental Society
- Past Trustee American Academy of Periodontology
- Past Chairman American Board of Periodontology
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Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Drury
- Karen a.
I was very pleased with my implant surgery , and how pain free it was before and after.
- J. r.
excellent; punctual; knowledgeable.
- Kent k.
In and out real quick. Friendly staff..
- Gretchen k.
Dr. Drury has been my periodonist for 30+ years and is responsible for the best condition of my teeth I could hope for. On my very first visit in the mid 80's, he saved my life by diagnosing a severe infection. I am fortunate to have him as my doc..
- Maria b.
Efficient, friendly and competent.
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