Marlon A. Moldez, DMD, MSc, PhD, FRCD(C)
Registered Specialist Orthodontist in Victoria, British Columbia
Dr. Marlon A. Moldez is a Registered Specialist in Orthodontics in Victoria, British Columbia and a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (FRCD(C)). He practices at Orthodontics Victoria, where specialty orthodontic care is provided within the recognized scope of orthodontic practice in Canada.
Dr. Moldez’s professional background combines doctoral-level training in orthodontics with advanced graduate education in orofacial pain, oral medicine, and dental sleep medicine. His academic and clinical training reflects a comprehensive foundation in craniofacial growth, orthodontic biomechanics, occlusion, temporomandibular disorders, and interdisciplinary care.
Dr. Moldez earned a PhD in Orthodontics with hospital residency at Tohoku University in Japan. He subsequently 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 hospital-based dental research fellowship at the University of Washington.
This breadth of academic training integrates orthodontics with neuromuscular function, jaw joint health, and evidence-based clinical research.
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). These registrations confirm recognized specialty training, national certification, and ongoing compliance with regulatory standards governing specialty orthodontic practice in Canada.
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 scholarly work has addressed dentofacial stability following orthognathic surgery, cephalometric analysis, skeletal growth patterns, and evidence-based approaches to temporomandibular disorders.
Clinical Philosophy and Scope of Practice
Dr. Moldez approaches orthodontic treatment with emphasis on preservation of oral health and respect for biologic limits of tooth movement, periodontal support, and skeletal adaptation.
Care includes careful handling of oral hard and soft tissues and attention to tissue response throughout treatment. Orthodontic mechanics are applied with consideration of occlusal function, temporomandibular joint health, and long-term stability.
His graduate training in orofacial pain, oral medicine, and dental sleep medicine informs awareness of functional, neuromuscular, and systemic factors that may influence orthodontic care. As a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), he maintains engagement with evolving standards related to dental sleep medicine within orthodontic scope of practice. Referral to appropriate healthcare providers is made when clinical findings extend beyond orthodontic care.
Community and Professional Engagement
As a doctoral-trained specialist orthodontist practicing in Victoria, British Columbia, Dr. Moldez is committed to maintaining high standards of professional accountability and responsible care. His clinical practice is grounded in recognized specialty training, regulatory oversight, and evidence-based principles.
He values transparent communication with patients and collaborative relationships with general dentists, dental specialists, physicians, and allied health providers. Interdisciplinary dialogue and coordinated care support responsible orthodontic treatment.
Dr. Moldez practices in accordance with established ethical standards and regulatory requirements governing specialty orthodontics in Canada and remains engaged in continuing education to ensure alignment with current professional standards.