Gerald Marlin, DMD, MSD - Washington, DC

Meet Dr. Gerald Marlin

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Gerald Marlin, DMD, MSD

Dr. Gerald Marlin has been Recognized as a Washingtonian ‘Top Dentist’ for over 20 Consecutive Years by His Peers, as recently acknowledged in the Washingtonian “Hall of Fame 2024”. His Experience, Continuing Education, and Unsurpassed Quality of Work have Earned Him Distinction as One of the Washington D.C. Region’s Leading ‘Problem Solving’ Cosmetic Dentistry and Dental Implant Restoration Specialists

Since the time that he established his private practice here, Dr. Gerald Marlin has maintained “an unwavering dedication to excellence.” Through this commitment to providing excellent himself, Dr. Marlin provides his patients with long-lasting (35 years vs. the national average of 7-10 years) and optimal aesthetic restorations so that his patients have virtually no future problems.

As such, he is a leading specialist in dental implants , cosmetic dentistrysedation dentistry , and restorative dentistry  in the Bethesda–Chevy Chase, Northern Virginia, and Washington DC Metro Area. He has inserted and restored over 3,600 dental implants. Dr. Marlin received his DMD degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s in Prosthodontics from Boston University.
Dr. Gerald Marlin pioneered the technique for creating custom, anatomic implant abutments with a complete emergence profile, regardless of location or the implants’ insertion (see patents below).
Dr. Marlin is an accomplished martial artist, a workout enthusiast, and, along with his wife, Patty, a dedicated parent of 3 and a proud grandparent of 6.

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With Many Options For Dental Implants, Why Choose Dr. Gerald Marlin

Continuing Education & Nationally Recognized Industry Speaker

Dr. Marlin, One of the Top Prosthodontist Washington DC, is committed to Prosthodontic and cosmetic dentistry education and is a nationally recognized lecturer in this specialty field in the Washington area and beyond.

He has spoken and lectured at many universities and national and state dental organizations on implant reconstruction, including:

  • The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
  • University of Maryland School of Dentistry
  • NYU College of Dentistry
  • Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
  • Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
  • Louisiana State University School of Dentistry
  • UCLA School of Dentistry
  • Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
  • The Academy of Osseointegration

He has also trained over 450 dental technicians on how to fabricate the best emergence profile implant abutment  for tooth restoration. In addition, he has developed and provided training programs to dentists and dental technicians in house laboratory, on new techniques for restoring implants, as well as developing a dental technician’s hands-on training program for restoring dental implants.

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Professional Associations

Dr. Marlin is proud to be associated with the following professional and service organizations:

  • American Dental Association
  • District of Columbia Dental Society
  • American Academy of Periodontology
  • Academy of Osseointegration
  • American College of Prosthodontists

As a prosthodontist he offers dental care including dental implant surgery, crowns, veneers, bridges, all-on-4 dental implants, dentures and more. From years of experience and training, you always know the teeth you need fixed, restored or replaced will not only be the best in Washington DC, but you will be hard pressed to find a dentist nationally that can restore teeth like they do at Elite Prosthetic Dentistry.

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Advancement of Dental Implant Technology
& Holder of U.S & Foreign Patents

Prosthodontist Dr. Marlin has not only earned the distinction of one of the Washington D.C. region’s One of the Top Prosthodontist, but he also contributes to and advances the field of dental implants directly by inventing a dental implant restoration system. As part of this work, Dr. Marlin holds multiple pending and issued patents on dental implant restoration, making his experience exceptional. His patented implant system solves many problems by restoring angled and rotated implants, a significant industry problem.

In addition to his most current patents in the U.S. (9,364,299, 10,390,908, and 11,666,419) and Europe (EP2922492), Dr. Marlin holds five previously issued U.S. and three foreign patents.

You can schedule a consultation with Dr. Marlin and his team by contacting us today!

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A Conversation With Dr. Marlin

Why Or How Did You Decide On A Career In Prosthodontics? What About Aesthetics?
What Do You Find Fulfilling About Your Work?
What Is Your Center Like?
Tell Us About Your Education And Training
What Is The Philosophy Of Your Practice?
What Do You Like To Do In Your Leisure Time When You Are Not Operating Or Seeing Patients?
What Epiphany While Studying To Become A Dental Surgeon Led You To Choose Cosmetic Dentistry?
What Are Three Words That Best Describe You?
What Mentors Do You Currently Have Or Have You Had That Made A Lasting Impression?
How Did Your Journey To Becoming A Prosthodontist Change You Internally?
Why Do Patients Choose You As Their Prosthodontist In The Washington DC Area, And What Makes You Different And Unique?
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About Our
Dental Office

Whether you are experiencing discomfort, aesthetic flaws, or a grievous dental issue, your treatment must be effective, long-lasting, and in your best interest.

We are pleased to solve your problems with crowns, veneers, extractions, and implants. Our specialty practice offers excellence in care, and we hope you will choose us as your practice of choice!

Our approach to dental evaluations and treatment recommendations is comprehensive. We consistently resolve the most challenging dental issues for our long-term patients, those who have visited our website, and those referred to us by other practices.

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When you choose Elite Prosthetic Dentistry, you can expect:

  • • Excellent, long-lasting results provided to you in a caring, professional environment
    • “Simply natural, simply radiant crowns, veneers, and implant restorations provided by our in-house laboratory
    • Top-quality dental crowns lasting over 35 years (over 3X the national average)
    • 97% success implant-supported restorations, with most implants experiencing virtually no bone loss (much greater than the national average).
    • Unsurpassed problem-solving for aesthetic, functional, and failing restoration issues
    • The most experienced, professional dental team in the Washington D.C. area
    • Oral and I.V. sedation available to make dental procedures less stressful
    • Comfort and XM Radio while we take good care of you
    • Most patients experience much less pain than expected with our pain management system when undergoing implant surgery, bone grafting, or other surgical procedures

Continuing support for years to come as we closely monitor your condition at your follow-up hygiene-care appointments

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