Gerald Minick DDS, MSD, MS

Dr. Gerald Minick is an Associate Professor and Program Director of the Orthodontic Residency Program at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Dental Medicine. His professional career reflects a combination of private practice experience, academic leadership, teaching, research and patient care.

Dr. Minick completed his undergraduate work at Arizona State University in 1993 and went on to attend the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry, where he graduated in 1998 near the top of his class. Following dental school, he practiced general dentistry for six years while developing a strong foundation in comprehensive patient care.

In 2004, Dr. Minick completed a Master of Science degree in Oral Biology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He subsequently pursued specialty training in orthodontics at the University of Colorado, earning his Certificate in Orthodontics in 2006.

After completing his orthodontic training, Dr. Minick established a private orthodontic practice, which he owned and operated from 2006 to 2013. During this time, he also began teaching part-time in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Colorado in 2007. In 2013, he sold his orthodontic practice to pursue a full-time academic career. 

Dr. Minick has been board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics since 2013. In 2014, he was appointed director of the University of Colorado Anschutz Orthodontic Residency Program, a position he continues to hold today. As program director, he is responsible for resident education and training while remaining actively involved in clinical practice and research. 

Through his combined experiences in private practice and academic dentistry, Dr. Minick is committed to advancing orthodontic education, mentoring future specialists and contributing to the continued growth of the profession.