About the Staff:
Our exceptional, friendly staff is our greatest asset. They are excited about what they are doing, have high standards of quality and integrity, and are motivated to achieve the best results for our family of patients. Feedback from our patients about an experience in our office is always welcomed!

Gregory Gertson, DDS | Vicky Runnion, Hygienist

Gregory Gertsen, DDS
For those of you who might wonder about my accent, I was born in Kaunas, Lithuania to a family with a long tradition in medicine.

I have been dedicated to practicing dentistry since 1972, after graduating from medical school.

I have been interested in oral surgery since beginning my dental dental career. I completed my specialty training in 1979 at the Moscow Institute of Stomatolgy - the leading post-graduate facility in Eastern Europe.
My experience in dentistry is diverse. While practicing traditional dentistry at one of Moscow's most elite dental clinics, I also spent countless hours in the head and neck department at the Oncological Center and the department of Trauma of Maxillofacial region at the Central Hospital.

In 1990, I relocated to the United States and settled in South Florida, where I continued to dedicate my time to the local community.

I underwent advanced dental training at the University of Florida. I am a firm believer in continuing education, and spend 100 hours every year in seminars and continuing education courses.

I am eager to continue my work in the dental field and to continue being helpful to the people and the community who have given my family and I the opportunity to live in peace and freedom.

Memberships

• Florida Dental Association
• American Dental Association
• Academy of General Dentistry
• International Congress of Oral Implantologists
• Alpha Omega Dental Association

Vicky Runnion, Hygienist
Experienced in Dentistry for over twenty five years, Vickie first worked as a dental assistant for twelve years then went back to school and received an Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene from Palm Beach College in 1996 and has been a practicing hygienist ever since. A member of the American Dental Hygiene Association, Broward County Dental Hygiene Association and a lifetime member of the Dental Hygiene National Honor Society. Vickie also volunteers her time every February for Children's National Dental Hygiene month by giving tooth talks to local elementary schools.
Vickie has worked with Dr. Gertsen for the last six years providing quality Dental Hygiene services with a devotion to providing excellent individual care to all patients. Vickie is a native of Florida; she has been married for 20 years and has three daughters and a grandson. She enjoys boating, fishing, gardening and activities with her family.