Speakers
Marlene Teo
Singapore
Dr Marlene Teo is a periodontist currently practising in Singapore. She graduated from the National University of Singapore, where she was the sixth dental graduate in its 64-year history to be awarded BDS Honours. Throughout her course of study, Dr Teo was awarded a total of 11 academic and clinical medals, including the Lee Kuan Yew gold medal (Best Student Throughout Course of Study), the Tratman Silver Medal (Most Distinguished Graduate) and the Dr FAC Oehlers Gold Medal (Best Clinical Student).
Dr Teo subsequently obtained her Masters in Periodontology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she was selected as one of four finalists in the prestigious Orban competition. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, and a senior ITI Fellow. Dr Teo lectures extensively both locally and internationally. Her areas of interest are soft tissue aesthetics in implant dentistry and orthodontics, multidisciplinary treatment planning, dental tissue regeneration, and treating patients with dental phobias.
Dr Teo maintains a clinical practice limited to periodontics and dental implants and is director of An Dental and Le by An Dental. She passionately believes in leading a holistic and healthy lifestyle to boost immunity and combat periodontal disease. She completed her Yoga Teacher’s Training in 2016 and has completed a foundational course in Nutritional Medicine from Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. She is a strong advocate in treating a person from the inside out as true wellness stems from a healthy body and mind.
