Director and Head of Department of Dentofacial Orthopedics & Orthodontics,
University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg – University of Mainz
Prof. Christina Erbe is a leading specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, currently heading the Department of Orthodontics at the University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.
With deep academic roots and clinical experience in both university hospitals and private practice, she is known for her interdisciplinary approach—combining orthodontics with oral surgery, prosthodontics, and periodontology.
Her focus lies in modern orthodontic therapies, particularly aligner treatment, skeletal anchorage, and the interface between orthodontics and periodontology. As a passionate researcher and educator, Prof. Erbe is dedicated to advancing patient care through evidence-based innovation.
| 1994 | Study of dentistry, Justus-Liebig-University, Gießen |
| 2003 | Postgraduate training at the private practice for orthodontics Dr. H. Gerken & Dr. V. Wittler, Mönchengladbach |
| 2004 | Postgraduate training at the Department of Orthodontics, University Medical Center of the Justus Liebig University Gießen; Director: Prof. Dr. S. Ruf and doctoral thesis supervised by Prof. Dr. H. Pancherz |
| 2006 | Orthodontist and Research Assistant at the Department of Orthodontics, University Medical Center of the Justus Liebig University Gießen; Director: Prof. Dr. S. Ruf and at the Department of Prosthodontics, Director: Prof. Dr. P.Ferger |
| 2007 | Orthodontist and Research Assistant at the Department of Orthodontics, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg – University, Mainz; Director: Prof. Dr. Dr. H. Wehrbein |
| 2008 | Senior Physician and Assistant Professor at the Department of Orthodontics, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg – University, Mainz; Director: Prof. Dr. Dr. H. Wehrbein |
| 2012 | Certificate for advanced training on pain therapy in the maxillofacial region at the Academy for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the German Society for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
| 2019 | Associate Professor at the Department of Orthodontics, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg – University,Mainz; Director: Prof. Dr. Dr. H. Wehrbein |
| 2020 | Habilitation |
Orthodontic treatment especially with aligner therapy of adolescent and adult patients as well as interdisciplinary treatment, especially in cooperation with oral and maxillofacial surgery, prosthodontics and periodontology.
Basic research on orthodontic tooth movement, interrelation between orthodontics and periodontology, skeletal anchorage. Clinical and experimental studies dealing with modern oral hygiene strategies in patients with different orthodontic therapies and aligner therapy.