Marlon A. Moldez, DMD, MSc, PhD, FRCD(C)
Registered Specialist in Orthodontics Victoria, British Columbia
Dr. Marlon A. Moldez is a registered specialist in orthodontics practicing in Victoria, British Columbia, providing specialist orthodontic care for patients throughout the Greater Victoria region. He earned a PhD in Orthodontics at Tohoku University in Japan and completed a Certificate in Orthodontics at Jacksonville University in the United States.
His graduate education includes a Master of Science in TMD and Orofacial Pain from the University of Alberta and a Master of Science in Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine from the University of Southern California. He also completed a dental research fellowship at the University of Washington.
Specialty Certification and Professional Registration
Dr. Moldez successfully completed the National Dental Specialty Examination administered by the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC) and holds Fellowship designation (FRCD(C)) in Orthodontics.
He is registered as a Specialist in Orthodontics with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) and maintains specialist registration with the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta (CDSA).
Research and Scholarly Contribution
Dr. Moldez has contributed to peer-reviewed research in orthodontics and orofacial pain. His publications have appeared in specialty journals including The Angle Orthodontist and the Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache.
His academic work has addressed dentofacial stability following orthognathic surgery, cephalometric analysis, skeletal growth patterns, and evidence-informed approaches to temporomandibular disorders.
Clinical Philosophy and Scope of Practice
Orthodontic treatment is grounded in preservation of oral health and respect for biologic limits of tooth movement, periodontal support, and skeletal adaptation.
Advanced training in orthodontics, orofacial pain, oral medicine, and dental sleep medicine supports structured evaluation of craniofacial growth, occlusal development, temporomandibular function, airway-related structural considerations, and interdisciplinary factors when relevant to orthodontic care.
Clinical assessment and management are provided within dental scope of practice. When findings require medical evaluation or interdisciplinary care, referral and coordination with appropriate healthcare providers are recommended.
Clear communication and collaborative decision-making are emphasized to support informed treatment planning.
Continuity and Accountability
Diagnosis, treatment planning, appliance placement, and retention protocols remain under Dr. Moldez’s supervision throughout care. Treatment progression is evaluated at defined intervals to ensure alignment with treatment objectives and biologic response.
Collaboration with referring dentists and other healthcare providers is welcomed when interdisciplinary coordination supports patient care.
Professional Engagement
Dr. Moldez practices in accordance with established ethical standards and regulatory requirements governing specialty orthodontics in Canada. He maintains ongoing engagement in continuing education to support evidence-informed clinical practice.
Outside the Clinic
Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Moldez spends time with his family and participates in outdoor and physical fitness activities. He contributes educational content for patients and dentists in the areas of orthodontics, dental sleep medicine, oral medicine, and orofacial pain, and remains engaged in faith-based activities.