drtgonzales
drtgonzales
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Bio
Dentist, Clinical Professor, Educator, Lecturer, Mentor, USC Graduate and Vietnam Veteran
Thomas Gonzales, D.D.S. is a highly skilled dentist providing personalized care and relaxing treatments to patients who have extreme dental anxiety. He is professionally trained in a variety of areas including sedation dentistry, dental implants and restorative dentistry as well as sleep apnea and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) and Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD).
In San Gabriel, Dr. Gonzales has built great trust with patients. He has a calm demeanor and leaves a positive impression on the people he meets. His treatments begin with actively listening to each patient and completing a thorough examination. In all aspects of his work, Dr. Gonzales places the highest importance on providing safe and comfortable dental treatments. Patients who fear the dentist can safely be treated through IV Sedation and wake up with a brand new beautiful smile.
Dr. Gonzales has forty-five years of professionally training in:
• Implant Dentistry
• Neuromuscular Dentistry
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Sedation Dentistry
• General Dentistry
• Periodontal Therapy
• Sleep Apnea
IV sedation, non-surgical bite correction, obstructive airway, Temporomandibular Joint, Temporomandibular Disorders, dentures, teeth in a day, full mouth reconstruction and implant supported crowns are just a few of the advanced treatments Dr. Gonzales performs. Patients who fear the dentist feel safe knowing they are receiving IV sedation (sleep dentistry) from a professor who has taught IV sedation to other dental professionals.
In addition to maintaining his busy practice, Dr. Gonzales has been a guest speaker on academic dental issues and has spoken at professional conferences on implant dentistry, neuromuscular disorders, restorative dentistry and sleep apnea as well as surgical treatments and IV sedation. As a Clinical Professor and lecturer, Dr. Gonzales has vast experience in a variety of areas in dentistry and often speaks at professional conferences on implant dentistry, restorative dentistry, neuromuscular disorders, sleep apnea as well as surgical treatments and IV sedation.
Education
In 1973, Dr. Gonzales completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles where he received his Bachelor of Science in Biology. In 1977 received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the prestigious University of Southern California School of Dentistry. He has completed countless hours of continuing education courses to stay current with the latest dental technologies is acknowledged for his professional training in Cranial Facial Pain and TMJ Disorders.
Extended Education
• Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies
• Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, Extended Studies
• Graduated from the of Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies
• Advanced Anesthesia in Los Angeles
Accreditations
• Certificate for the Practice of Dentistry, State of California, Board of Dental Examiners
• Certificate of Excellence in recognition of academic and clinical expertise in the field of Full Mouth Reconstruction and for dedication to providing the highest level of dentistry from the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies
• Certificate of Excellence in recognition of academic and clinical expertise in the field of Neuromuscular Coronoplasty and Case Finishing and for dedication to providing the highest level of dentistry from the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies
• Certificate of Excellence in recognition of academic and clinical expertise in the field of Comprehensive Aesthetic Reconstruction and for dedication to providing the highest level of dentistry from the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies
• Certificate of Excellence in recognition of academic and clinical expertise in the field of Practical Occlusion for the Progressive Practice and for dedication to providing the highest level of dentistry from the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies
• Certificate for Participation in a Clinical Residency from Nobel Biocare
• Certificate of Completion of Post Graduate Course in Orthodontics from American Association for Functional Orthodontics
• Certificate of Completion in Advanced Orthopedics, Orthodontics, Cephalometrics and T.M.J. Therapy from the Clinical Foundation of Orthopedics and Orthodontics
• Certificate of Completion In Advanced Orthopedics, Orthodontics and Cephalometrics From The Clinical Foundation of Orthopedics and Orthodontics
• Certificate of Completion in Advanced Orthopedics and T.M.J. from the Mid-American Orthodontic Society
• Certificate of Completion and Licensure for the completion of Wilckodontics Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics course
Associations
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
• American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
• American Academy of Implant Dentistry
• American Association for Functional Orthodontics
• American Dental Association
• Appliance Therapy Practitioners Association
• California Dental Association
• Clinical Foundation of Orthopedics and Orthodontics
• Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
• International Association for Orthodontics
• International Congress of Oral Implantologists
• Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies
• Mid-American Orthodontic Society
• Nevada Dental Association
• Wilckodontics Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics
Professor / Educator
• Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine and IV Sedation, University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine, 2010
• Instructor at the Dental Implant Institute
• Instructor of TMJ Therapy, Loma Linda Institute
Organizations and Volunteering
Participation in and volunteering to worthy organizations and causes have always been an essential part of Dr. Gonzales’s life. He has held board positions with several noteworthy associations including:
• Hispanic Dental Association
• San Gabriel Valley Dental Society, Past Program Chair
Military Service
Thomas R. Gonzales, DDS is a proud United States Army Veteran and Vietnam Veteran. He served his country from 1968 to 1971 during the Vietnam War. Dr. Gonzales was part of the Vietnam 44th Med Brigade Long Binh in 1969. He was stationed in Fort Bragg, North Carolina 5th Evac Hospital attached to 82nd Airborne from 1970 to 1971.
Awards
• Top Dentist 2011 from TopDentists.com Cosmetic and General Dentistry
Organizations and Volunteering
• Disabled American Veteran
• San Gabriel Valley Dental Society, Past Program Chair
• Service Disabled Veteran
• Veteran Owned Business
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