Dr. Gross has also been awarded a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) meaning he has been recognized by other general dentists as a leader who exemplifies the importance of quality continuing dental education.To earn the FAGD, a dentist must complete a minimum of 500 continuing dental education credit hours, pass a comprehensive exam and have been an AGD member for three continuous years.
Dr. Gross’ experience with surgical training in implant dentistry makes him one of only a few general dentists in the United States who is qualified to perform this type of surgery instead of referring their patients to someone else.
In addition to his practice, Dr. Gross is a prolific speaker and thought leader on dental issues and oral health. He has given talks before many different audiences on topics ranging from bone grafting and implantology to more personal topics such as dealing with difficult patients. While he now spends more time at his practice than touring talk circuits, he continues to keep up with the latest developments in modern dentistry.
Dr. Gross teaches part-time in the graduate periodontal program at the Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Northeast Ohio Dental Association, the Ohio Dental Association, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Gross resides in Cleveland Heights, Ohio with his wife and their lovely pets. He has four grown children and eleven grandchildren. He leads a heart healthy lifestyle, following a plant based diet and is a daily yoga practitioner and runner. Follow him on Instagram jsgross1836 and learn some of his delicious vegan recipes! When not in the office or home, Dr. Gross is very active in his community’s synagogues and Jewish institutions.