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Marianela Gonzalez, DDS

Marianela Gonzalez
Marianela Gonzalez, DDS

Clinical Associate Professor

Director of Undergraduate Oral Surgery Training

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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Texas A&M University College of Dentistry
3302 Gaston Avenue
Dallas, TX 75246
gonzalezm@tamu.edu
Phone: 214.828.8403
Fax: 214.828.8382
Texas A&M Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Biography

Dr. Gonzalez Carranza received her Master Degree and Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Texas A&M University in 1998 and 2000, respectively. She joined the Oral Surgery Department after seven years of experience in Hospital and Clinic settings in Venezuela. She has been teaching for 11 years in the areas of Distraction Osteogenesis, Orthognathic Surgery, complex facial fractures, bone and soft tissue regeneration using BMP-2, dental implants, and cosmetic procedures for all craniofacial deformities.

Dr. Gonzalez effectively leads teams of undergraduates, graduate, and post-graduate students in caring for inpatient, outpatient, and surgical patients to ensure quality care. She has conducted research projects to develop and test surgical techniques improving operating procedures and outcomes. A dedicated Faculty-student advisor, she always available to the students for direction and advice. Also a mentor for a master degree thesis for the departments of Orthodontics and Periodontics at Texas A & M College of Dentistry. Author or co-author for 20 abstracts, eight articles, and 23 book chapters. Dr. Gonzalez is fluent in Spanish and English and has published in both languages. She is Editor of the textbook, “Intraoral Maxillofacial Distraction,” Wiley Co., President of the North Texas Oral Surgery Society, and a renowned National and International speaker.

Education and Training

  • University of Health Sciences Antigua School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2007
  • Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Certificate in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 2000
  • Texas A&M University College of Dentistry , Master of Science, Crainiofacial Biology, 1998
  • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Internship in OMS/Internal Medicine, 1995
  • Santa Rosa Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Center, Internship OMS/Dentofacial Deformities, 1994
  • Central University of Venezuela , Doctor of Dental Surgery, 1991

Professional Certifications

  • Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2020

Teaching Interests

  • Clinical Associate Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas, 2019 - Present

Awards, Recognition and Service

  • Clinical Associate Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas, 2008 - 2019
  • Assistant Professor, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas, 2007-2008
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Caracas University Hospital, Central University of Venezuela. Caracas, Venezuela. 2001-March 2007
  • Associate Professor in Oral Surgery, Periodontics and Prosthodontics. Dental School, Central University of Venezuela. 2000-December 2007
  • Research Fellow in Distraction Osteogenesis. Texas A&M University System Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX Dr. William H. Bell, mentor. 1995-2000

Representative Publications

  • Gonzalez, M. Distraction Osteogenesis Atlas. December 2018 (Wiley Co.)
  • Bare-Welchel B, Campbell PM, Gonzalez M, Buschang, PH. Effects of bone grafting, performed with corticotomies and buccal tooth movements, on dehiscence formation in dogs Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop. 2017; 151: 1034-1047.
  • Verma S, Gonzalez M, Schow SR, Triplett RG. Virtual Preoperative Planning and Intraoperative Navigation in Facial Prosthetic Reconstruction: A Technical Note. Intl J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2017; 32: e77-e81. doi: 10:11607/jomi.5155
  • Gonzalez M, Bell WH, Guerrero CA, Buschang PH, Samchukov ML.  Positional changes and stability of bone segments during simultaneous bilateral mandibular lengthening and widening by distraction osteogenesis.  Br J Oral and Maxillofac Surg 39:169-178, 2001
  • Bell WH, Gonzalez M, Samchukov ML, Guerrero CA.  Intraoral widening and lengthening the mandible by distraction osteogenesis and histogenesis.  J Oral Maxillofac Surg 57:548-562, 1999
  • Gonzalez M.  Lengthening and widening the mandible by intraoral distraction osteogenesis.  Thesis for a Master of Science Degree.  Baylor Health Sciences Library.  Dallas, Texas, 1998
  • Bell WH, Harper RP, Gonzalez M, Cherkashin AM, Samchukov ML. Distraction Osteogenesis to Widen the Mandible. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 35: 11-19, 1997
  • Gonzalez M, Guerrero CA, et al.  Flexible rigid maxillary fixation: A new concept.  Rev ven Ortod 10: 180, 1993
  • Book Chapters
  • Guerrero CA, Figueroa F, Bell WH, Olmos-Malave Y, Rojas A, Gonzalez M. Surgical orthodontics in mandibular lengthening.  In: Bell WH, Guerrero CA (eds).  Distraction Osteogenesis of The Facial Skeleton.  BC Decker. Hamilton, Ontario, 2007
  • Guerrero CA, Gonzalez M, Dominguez E.  Bone transport by distraction osteogenesis for maxillomandibular reconstruction.  In: Bell WH, Guerrero CA (eds).  Distraction Osteogenesis of The Facial Skeleton.  BC Decker. Hamilton, Ontario, 2007
  • Guerrero CA, Figueroa F, Gonzalez M, Dominguez E, Henriquez M.  Predictable 3-D alveolar distraction.  In: Arnaud E, Diner PA (eds.).  5th International Congress of Maxillofacial and Craniofacial Distraction.  Bologna, Italy. Monduzzi editore.  2006, pp. 45-48.
  • Gonzalez M, Guerrero CA, Henriquez M, Figueroa F, Dominguez E.  Docking site surgery in bone transport.  In: Arnaud E, Diner PA (eds.).  5th International Congress of Maxillofacial and Craniofacial Distraction.  Bologna, Italy. Monduzzi editore.  2006, pp. 99-104.
  • Gonzalez M, Guerrero CA, Figueroa F.  Predictable mandibular ramus lengthening in TMJ ankylosis.  In: Arnaud E, Diner PA (eds.).  4th International Congress of Maxillofacial and Craniofacial Distraction.  Bologna, Italy. Monduzzi editore.  2003, pp. 169-174.
  • Guerrero CA, Figueroa F, Gonzalez M.  3-D alveolar distraction osteogenesis.  In: Arnaud E, Diner PA (eds.).  4th International Congress of Maxillofacial and Craniofacial Distraction.  Bologna, Italy. Monduzzi editore.  2003, pp. 37-42.
  • Guerrero CA, Rojas A, Figueroa F, Gonzalez M, Bell WH, Boyne P.  Radiographic evaluation of traditional versus rhBMP-2 inducted intraoral bone transport in mandibular reconstruction.  In: Arnaud E, Diner PA (eds.).  4th International Congress of Maxillofacial and Craniofacial Distraction.  Bologna, Italy. Monduzzi editore. 2003, pp. 391-396.
  • Guerrero CA, Gonzalez M, Figueroa F.  Intraoral distraction osteogenesis for bone transport in mandibular reconstruction.  In: Arnaud E, Diner PA (eds.).  4th International Congress of Maxillofacial and Craniofacial Distraction.  Bologna, Italy. Monduzzi editore.  2003, pp. 311-316.
  • Bell WH, Gonzalez M, Guerrero C, Samchukov M.  Distraction histogenesis: effect of intraoral widening on gingival and periodontal ligament.  In: Arnaud E, Diner PA (eds.).  3rd International Congress on Facial Distraction Processes.  Paris, France.  Bologna (Italy).  Monduzzi editore.  2001, pp. 173-178.
  • Guerrero CA, Bell WH, Gonzalez M.  Mandibular remodeling: the fifth stage in distraction osteogenesis healing.  In: Arnaud E, Diner PA (eds.).  3rd International Congress on Facial Distraction Processes.  Paris, France.  Bologna (Italy). Monduzzi editore.  2001, pp. 267-273. 
  • Guerrero CA, Bell WH, Gonzalez M, Figueroa F.  Maxillo-mandibular reconstruction by intraoral bone transport.  In: Arnaud E, Diner PA, (eds.).  3rd International Congress on Facial Distraction Processes.  Paris, France.  Bologna (Italy).  Monduzzi editore.  2001, pp. 569-574. 
  • Guerrero C, Gonzalez M, Laplana R, Rojas A.  Reconstrucción del reborde alveolar mediante distracción osteogénica para implantes oseointegrados.  In: Jose Cisero Dinato, Waldemar Daudt Polido (eds.).  Cirugía y Prótesis.  (In Portuguez).  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2001
  • Bell WH, Gonzalez M, Guerrero CA, Samchukov ML.  Distraction histogenesis: effect of intraoral widening on gingival and periodontal ligament.  In:  Arnaud E, Diner PA (eds).  3rd International Congress on Cranial and Facial Bone Distraction Processes.  Monduzzi Editore: Paris, France, 2001
  • Guerrero C, Bell HW, Gonzalez M.  Mandibular remodeling: the fifth stage in distraction osteogenesis healing.  In: Arnaud E, Diner PA (eds).  3rd International Congress on Cranial and Facial Bone Distraction Processes.  Monduzzi Editore: Paris, France, 2001
  • Guerrero CA, Bell WH, Gonzalez M, Rojas A.  Intraoral mandibular bone transport: A case report.  In: Samchukov ML, Cope JB, Cherkashin AM (eds.).  Craniofacial Distraction Osteogenesis.  Mosby: St. Louis, 2001
  • Guerrero CA, Bell WH, Gonzalez M, Rojas A.  Maxillary advancement combined with posterior palate reposition via distraction osteogenesis: A case report.  In: Samchukov ML, Cope JB, Cherkashin AM (eds.).  Craniofacial Distraction Osteogenesis.  Mosby: St. Louis, 2001
  • Guerrero CA, Bell WH, Gonzalez M, Rojas A.  Three-dimensional intraoral distraction osteogenesis: an orthodontic surgical approach.  In: Samchukov ML, Cope JB, Cherkashin AM (eds.).  Craniofacial Distraction Osteogenesis.  Mosby: St. Louis, 2001
  • Guerrero CA, Bell WH, Gonzalez M, Meza LS.  Intraoral distraction osteogenesis.  In: Fonseca RJ (ed.).  Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.  Volume 2, Chapter 19B.  W.B. Saunders Co: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  July, 2000