Dr. Curatola is the inventor of Revitin, the world’s first prebiotic toothpaste, based on more than 20 years of oral microbiome research.
NEW YORK, NY, October 24, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Gerald Peter Curatola, D.D.S., also known as Dr. Jerry, has been inducted into Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Gerry Curatola is an internationally renowned biologic restorative dentist, author, educator, researcher, and humanitarian with an impressive career spanning over four decades of clinical practice. Notably, Dr. Curatola is a pioneer in the introduction of biologic restorative and cosmetic dentistry, having introduced this approach in the mid-1980s, earning him the title of Father of Biologic Dentistry. He is the author of best-selling book, The Mouth-Body Connection, and Clinical Associate Professor at New York University College of Dentistry where he established the Curatola Wing For Clinical Research, with a generous gift to the university. Dr. Curatola is the inventor of Revitin, the world’s first prebiotic toothpaste, based on more than 20 years of oral microbiome research. Since 2015, he has served as the Chairman and Chief Science Officer of Revitin Lifesciences LLC, a company he founded, and he is the recipient of multiple United States and International Patents on his proprietary dental formulations.
As the visionary behind the creation of Rejuvenation Dentistry (rejuvdentist.com) and Rejuvenation Health (rejuvhealth.com), established in 2006 in New York City, his foundational principles are rooted in the principles of biological medicine and the body’s ability to self-regulate and heal. Dr. Curatola’s commitment to advancing integrative health is further evidenced by his involvement in various prestigious organizations. He serves on the Board of the Holistic Leadership Council (HLC) and the Advisory Board of the Bioregulatory Medicine Institute (BRMI). He is an elected Fellow of the International College of Dentists (ICD) which is given to fewer than 3% of dentists in the world in recognition of his “outstanding professional achievement, meritorious service, and the continued progress of the profession of dentistry for the benefit of humankind.” Dr. Curatola also is also a Fellow of The International Academy of Dental Facial Aesthetics (IADFA) in recognition of his passion and commitment to aesthetic and restorative dentistry.
Dr. Curatola has appeared extensively in the media for over 3o years serving as dental and oral health expert to nearly every major television network including CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, WPIX, and NEWS12 News Networks. He has been an oral health contributor to the FOX News Network since 2008, and he appeared multiple times on The Doctor Oz Show for eight seasons. Dr. Curatola has been featured on The Doctors, as well as Martha Stewart, Katie Couric and Meredith Vieira television shows. Dr. Curatola has been interviewed for, and his work has been featured in Vogue, Mademoiselle, Town and Country, Prevention, New York Post, New York Times, Sunday Times, Mind Body Green, and Well+Good. His influence extends to RealSelf, where he has been a top expert doctor with Distinguished Member status since 2007 and many professional journals and publications in Dentistry, including an early contributing expert to Sharecare.com. From 2014-2016, Dr. Curatola hosted and served as an Executive Producer of The Dr. Gerry Show highlighting his work in The Mouth-Body Connection.
Dr. Curatola’s extensive involvement with industry-related organizations underscores his commitment to advancing dental health globally. He made a cameo in “Biohack Yourself” (biohackyourself.com) as an expert and opined about the importance of biohacking technology in dentistry for the body’s regulation and recovery. Dr. Curatola is determined to make history with his revolutionary training and certification programs with the introduction and incorporation of AI technologies in The Curatola Institute, which has been established in his name.
Dr. Curatola’s professional journey is marked by numerous significant roles. In 2006, he founded and created Rejuvenation Dentistry, where he currently serves as Chief Executive Officer. That same year, he established the Curatola Wing for Clinical Research at New York University to further translational research in the Oral Microbiome. He has been an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Cardiology and Comprehensive Care at New York University since 2004. From 2018 to 2020, he was the Executive Director of Bioregulatory Dentistry at the American Center for Bioregulatory Medicine and Dentistry, now the Biomed Center of New England which he helped to establish. Dr. Curatola, a distinguished expert in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, has dedicated his professional career to advancing the field of biologic dentistry. As the founder and chief executive officer of Rejuvenation Dentistry, he has led this multispecialty dental practice for over 18 years, which emphasizes comprehensive preventive, restorative and high-caliber aesthetic dentistry, grounded in the principles of biologic medicine. In 2019, Dr. Curatola established Rejuvenation Health and serves as its Executive Director bringing Biologic Dentistry, Medicine and Wellness services together in an integrative environment.
Laying a strong foundation for Dr. Curatola’s career achievements was his academic background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in neuroscience from Colgate University in 1979, followed by a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the New York University College of Dentistry in 1983. He furthered his expertise in complementary and alternative medicine from Harvard Medical School in 1997, and he has been in clinical research since 1986, beginning as a certified laboratory technologist at NYU Medical Center in 1982. His dedication to holistic health care approaches in dentistry is driven by his mission to transform the practice through integrative methods. He attributes his success to passion, focus and a clear vision, along with the unwavering support of his wife, and three grown children.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. Curatola’s civic contributions include voluntary dentistry with the the Jamaican Ministry of Health and the U.S. Peace Corps in Jamaica in 1982 and volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. His accolades include the Acton Medal for outstanding contributions from New York University in 2007 and recognition as the Father of Biologic Dentistry in the United States, and The Humanitarian Award from The Retreat in East Hampton, NY for charitable contributions and probono dental services to victims of domestic violence. Curatola continues his lifelong commitment to humanitarian causes, currently completing the Dr. Gerry Curatola Dental Hospital in Anathavarum, India, and he supports many charities including those of his celebrity patients. Curatola serves on the board of the charity, Cancer Schmancer, founded by Fran Drescher, actor and President of SAG/AFTRA, who Dr. Curatola has partnered with, to fight chronic disease and cancer through education and activism.
As an author, Dr. Curatola has authored “The Mouth-Body Connection: The 28-Day Program to Create a Healthy Mouth, Reduce Inflammation and Prevent Disease Throughout the Body” (Hachette, Center Street, 2017), “Today’s TOP TEN Dental Wellness Trends” (Glow Beauty Magazine, 2014) and “Oral Microbiome Homeostasis: The New Frontier in Oral Care Therapies” (Symbiosis Publishing, 2013).
Dr. Curatola’s extensive involvement with industry-related organizations underscores his commitment to advancing dental health globally. His other memberships also include the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, The Holistic Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the American Dental Association, among many others.
Looking ahead, Dr. Curatola plans to focus on teaching and mentoring through global programs and seminars. He aims to continue building the legacy of his mission to help Dentistry evolve and merge with Medicine in a more holistic manner for comprehensive patient care. He is equally passionate about the future of Oral Care that has been rooted in detergent-based consumer products that have done little to advance dental health. Dr. Curatola has been invited to speak at the prestigious Vatican Scientific Conference in Rome, Italy in November, 2024, The International Congress of Integrative Medicine in Porto, Portugal in December 2024 and to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in January, 2025.
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