Dr Leanne Teoh
General Dentist (BDSc. Hons, PhD MELB) | B.Pharm (Hons MONASH)
Leanne graduated from her Bachelor of Dental Science degree with Honours from the University of Melbourne in 2008. She also obtained a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree with Honours from Monash University in 2002, and her PhD from the University of Melbourne in 2021. In addition to being a dentist and pharmacist, she is a Lecturer of Dental Therapeutics at the University of Melbourne, and enjoys teaching the Doctor of Dental Surgery and Bachelor of Oral Hygiene students.
As a dentist, Leanne enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, particularly restorative work and provides dental treatment to people of all ages. Leanne finds the most rewarding part of her work is improving the quality of life for her patients, as well as educating her patients on how to best maintain their dentition.
Leanne also has an interest in dental research, and is a National Health and Medical Research Council Early Career Fellow. She co-authored the national dental guidelines Therapeutic Guidelines Oral and Dental Version 2, and is on the editorial board for the international journal BMC Oral Health.
She is also the Vice President of the Australian Dental Association Therapeutics Committee, and is a member of the Global Antibiotic Resistance Dental Network for the FDI World Dental Federation.
Leanne has been an invited speaker on multiple occasions both locally and internationally in various forums, including the Therapeutic Goods Administration, FDI World Dental Federation and International Association for Dental Research. In addition, she has been a guest on several podcasts, including "Dental Central", the "Purple Pen Podcast" and for Australian Prescriber.
Leanne has received several awards and scholarships throughout her career, including the prestigious Rowden White Scholarship, International College of Dentists Community Oral Health Award for 2018, and the Ernest Joske Award in 2020 at Melbourne Dental School for research impact and publications.
She doesn't have much spare time, but when she does, she enjoys spending time with her family.