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Marianela Gonzalez, DDS, MS

Assistant Professor
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

3302 Gaston Ave.
Dallas, Texas 75246
Phone: 214-828-8403
Fax: 214-828-8382
Email: gonzalezm@bcd.tamhsc.edu

Education and Post-Graduate Training

  • Central University of Venezuela ~ DDS in Dentistry, 1991
  • Santa Rosa Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Center ~ Internship OMS/Dentofacial Deformities, 1991-1994
  • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey ~ Internship in OMS/Internal Medicine, 1955
  • Baylor College of Dentistry ~ MS in Craniofacial Biology, 1998
  • Baylor College of Dentistry ~ Certificate in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 2000
  • University of Health Sciences Antigua School of Medicine ~ MD in Medicine, 2007

Teaching Interests

  • Assistant Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas, 2008-
  • Assistant Professor, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center-Baylor 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
  • Private Practice.  Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.  Dental Star Lomas de La Lagunita. Caracas, Venezuela.  2001-March 2007
  • Private Practice.  Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.  Policlínica Americana.  Odontología 5D.  Caracas, Venezuela.  2001-March 2007
  • Associate Professor in Oral Surgery, Periodontics and Prostodontics.  Dental School, Central University of Venezuela.  2000-December 2007.
  • Private Practice.  Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.  Santa Rosa Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Center, Caracas, Venezuela.  2000-
  • Research Fellow in Distraction Osteogenesis.  Baylor College of Dentistry - a member of the Texas A&M University System, Dallas, Texas.  Dr. William H. Bell, mentor.  1995-2000

Selected Publications

  • Papers
  • 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

National Service/Recognition

  • International Award, Poster presentation: Guerrero CA, Rojas A, Figueroa F, Gonzalez M, Bell WH, Boyne P.  Traditional versus BMP-2 inducted Intraoral Bone Transport in Mandibular Reconstruction.  85th Annual Meeting, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Scientific Sessions and Exhibition.  Orlando, Florida, September 10-13, 2003.
  • Distinguiese Visitor of Boca Del Rio.  “El Honorable Ayuntamiento De Boca Del Rio Certified Dr. Marianela Gonzalez, Veracruz, Mexico, May, 3rd 2002
  • First Place, Poster presentation.  Gonzalez M, Bell WH, Guerrero CA, Samchukov ML.  Distracción osteo-histogenica: efecto en el hueso alveolar, tejido gingival y ligamento periodontal.  V International XX Meeting Venezuelan Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.  Caracas, Venezuela.  July 2001.
  • Certificate of Excellence.  Joe W King Orthopedic Institute, Association for the Study and Application for the Method of Ilizarov.  Association of the Study and Applications of the Method of Ilizarov (ASAMI)-North America, The Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society’s 11th Annual Scientific Meeting.  Berkeley, California, February 26-27, 2001
  • Certificate of Appreciation.  American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons for the Alveolar Distraction Osteogenesis Symposium.  21st Annual Conference, Washington, D.C., April 16-20, 2000
  • First Place, Poster presentation.  Bell WH, Gonzalez M, Samchukov ML, Guerrero CA.  Distraction Histogenesis: Effect of Intraoral Widening on Gingiva and Periodontal Ligament.  First Annual Conference, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.  Washington, D.C.  April 16-20, 2000.
  • Certificate of Excellence.  Joe W King Orthopedic Institute, Association for the Study and Application for the Method of Ilizarov.  Association of the Study and Applications of the Method of Ilizarov (ASAMI)-North America, The Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society’s 10th Annual Scientific Meeting.  Lake Buena Vista, Florida, March 13-14, 2000
  • Dean’s Honor List.  Dental School, Central University of Venezuela.  Caracas, Venezuela, 1991.