Dr. Thomas Gonzales, DDS
Sedation Dentistry ·
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Age 68
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Dr. Thomas Gonzales, DDS is a sedation dentistry practitioner in Irvine, CA and has been practicing for 4 years. He graduated from University of Southern California / School of Dentistry in 1977 and practices sedation dentistry, orthodontics, and more.Read his story
Sedation & Implant Dentistry Irvine & Las Vegas
113 Waterworks Way Ste 220
Irvine, CA 92618
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Ameritas
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- Delta Dental
- Guardian
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This content was provided by Dr. Gonzales "Clinical Professor, 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 Sedation Dentistry, Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry, Sleep Apnea Treatments and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ/TMD). 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 thirty-nine years of professionally training in: Cosmetic Dentistry Endodontics General Dentistry Implant Dentistry Neuromuscular Dentistry Orthodontics Periodontal Therapy Sedation Dentistry Sleep Apnea In addition to maintaining his busy practice, Dr. Gonzales has been a guest speaker on academic dental issues and subjects in California and Nevada. 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, Neuromuscular Disorders, Restorative Dentistry, Sleep Apnea and IV Sedation. Accreditations and Associations Thomas Gonzales DDS is a proud member of many prestigious dental organizations including: 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 Implant Institute Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation Hispanic Dental Association International Association for Orthodontics International Congress of Oral Implantologists Latin American Dental Association Latin American Institute of Dental Research and Education Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies Mid-American Orthodontic Society Nevada Dental Association Wilckodontics Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics 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, Member Since 1990 Latin American Dental Association, Past Program Chair Lions Club, Alhambra, California, Past President Orange County Dental Society San Gabriel Valley Dental Society, Past Program Chair Disabled American Veteran Service Disabled Veteran Veteran Owned Business 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. Additionally, Dr. Gonzales holds a special permit in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. 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. "
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Gonzales "Sedation and Implant Dentistry is a caring dental destination for relaxing oral treatments. We strive to create a relaxing, comfortable and safe experience for our patients and offer advanced treatments in concentrated services to help you achieve your optimum oral health. Our team of dentists is extensively trained to provide the highest standard of dental care to enable our patients to attain a healthy smile.
Our doctors are leading experts with advanced training in IV sedation (sleep dentistry), the placement of dental implants, sleep apnea and neuromuscular dentistry. Dr. Gonzales has built great trust with patients. He has a calm demeanor and leaves a positive impression on his patients. His treatments begin with actively listening to each patient and completing a thorough examination. 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 new smile."
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14 Practice Areas
- Sedation Dentistry
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Dentistry
- Emergency Dentistry
- Endodontics
- Laser Dentistry
- Minimally Invasive Dentistry
- Neuromuscular Dentistry
- Orofacial Pain Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics
- Reconstructive Dentistry
- Sleep Medicine Dentistry
26 Conditions Treated
- Broken Tooth
- Cavity
- Chipped Tooth
- Dental Crowding
- Dental Disorders
- Dental Injury
- Gingivitis
- Grinding of Teeth
- Gum Disease
- Loose Teeth
- Misaligned Teeth
- Oral and-or Facial Athletic Injury
- Orofacial Pain
- Stained Teeth
- Teething
- Tempormandibular Joint Pain
- Thumb Sucking
- TMJ
- Tooth Abrasion
- Tooth Abscess
- Tooth Attrition
- Tooth Damage
- Tooth Decay
- Tooth Discoloration
- Tooth Loss
- Toothache
64 Procedures
- Amalgam Dental Fillings
- BriteSmile® Teeth Whitening System
- Ceramic Dental Crowns
- Clear Retainer
- Complex Tooth Extraction
- Composite Fillings
- Conscious Sedation
- Cosmetic Procedure
- Crown Lengthening
- Dental Bridge
- Dental Bridge Adjustment
- Dental Cleaning
- Dental Crown
- Dental Examination
- Dental Filling
- Dental Implant
- Dental Inlays
- Dental X-Ray
- Dentures
- Extraction of Wisdom Tooth
- Fluoride Treatment
- Implant-Supported Bridge
- Implant-Supported Crown
- Implant-Supported Dentures
- IV Sedation
- Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy
- Laser Root Planing
- Mouthguards
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation
- Nobel Teeth in an Hour™
- Oral Conscious Sedation
- Oral Sedation
- Orthodontic Aligners
- Orthodontic Procedures
- Orthodontic Treatment, Adult
- Orthotic Treatment
- Pediatric Dental Exam
- Periodontal Exam
- Permanent Retainer
- Porcelain Bridge
- Porcelain Crown
- Porcelain Dental Onlays
- Porcelain Fixed Bridges
- Porcelain Veneers
- Preseason Dental Exam
- Recement of Temporary Crown
- Retainer Therapy
- Retainers
- Root Canal
- Root Canal Retreatment
- Same-Day Dental Crowns
- Sedation
- Simple Tooth Extractions
- Single Visit Root Canals
- Sleep Apnea Oral Appliances
- Sleep Apnea Treatment
- Teeth Extraction
- Teeth Polishing
- Teeth Scaling
- Teeth Whitening
- Tooth Preparation for Dental Crown
- Tooth Replant
- Tooth-Borne Denture
- Tooth-Conserving Dentistry
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
1 Sanction
- Allowing an unlicensed individual to practice (5/20/2016)Action Taken: ProbationSummary: Please reference the following DocumentDocumentation: Download here (PDF)State: Nevada
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of California, Los Angeles. (UCLA)Undergraduate School | Graduated 1972
- University of Southern California / School of DentistryMedical School | Graduated 1977
- Certificate For Participation In a Clinical Residency From Nobel BiocareResidency Hospital | Completed 2014
- Certificate Of Completion and Licensure For The Completion Of Wilckodontics Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics CourseOther Education | Completed
- Certificate Of Completion In Advanced Orthopedics and T.M.J. From The Mid-American Orthodontic SocietyOther Education | Completed
- Certificate Of Completion In Advanced Orthopedics, Orthodontics and Cephalometrics From The Clinical Foundation Of Orthopedics and OrthodonticsOther Education | Completed
- Certificate Of Completion In Advanced Orthopedics, Orthodontics, Cephalometrics and T.M.J. Therapy From The Clinical Foundation Of Orthopedics and OrthodonticsOther Education | Completed
- Certificate Of Completion Of Post Graduate Course In Orthodontics From American Association For Functional OrthodonticsOther Education | Completed 1989
- 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 StudiesOther Education | Completed 2003
- 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 StudiesOther Education | Completed 2003
- 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 StudiOther Education | Completed 2003
- 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 StOther Education | Completed 2003
- Dental Organization For Conscious SedationOther Education | Completed 2001
- Las Vegas Institute For Advanced Dental StudiesOther Education | Completed 2002
- Montifore-Einstein Hosp CtrOther Education | Completed 2002
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
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