About Theodore L. Gehrig, DDS
Influencing People to Grow… Through My Own Personal Growth! Dr. Gehrig earned his Bachelor of Science from Ball State University before going on to receive his dental degree from Indiana University School of Dentistry. As a dentist, he strives to stay well-informed on the latest advancements and techniques in the dental field and has completed over 2,500 hours of continuing education relating to comprehensive, restorative, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. He has also extensively studied leadership, practice management, public speaking, team and relationship development, and dental office design and utilization. In addition, Dr. Gehrig received personal coaching with life coach Richard Flint, CPS. Dr. Gehrig is continually seeking to grow and advance, so as to give his patients the best care possible. Dr. Gehrig’s practice has proudly served the Lincoln Park community for over 35 years. His mission is to provide the highest quality services to patients while creating an environment that patients enjoy returning and referring to. Dr. Gehrig and his team are truly interested in listening to what patients are saying, and they encourage everyone to asks questions about anything they don’t understand. Dr. Gehrig’s professional experience includes being an 8th grade teacher of science and math, as well as coaching basketball. He also served in the US Navy Dental Corps during a two-year Navy residency program at Great Lakes Illinois. He was an associate dentist for Columbus Dental Associates and established Lincoln Park Dental Associates in 1982. He also formed the dental consulting company, DreamXL, in 1992. Dr. Gehrig believes in maintaining a true balance between family, profession, and play. His interests include the study of dentistry, leadership, motivation, public speaking, and human development and behavior. He also enjoys wellness, nutrition, and exercise, especially golf. Dr. Gehrig met his wife, Nancy, at Columbus Dental Associates. They have two daughters, Casey and Jaime, two sons-in-law, Mike and Ross, and a grandson, Levi.
