1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 300 600 In this episode of ProTalk, host Andreas welcomes Dr. Marlene Teo, a periodontist from Singapore, at the International Aesthetic Days in Villa Moura, Portugal. They delve into Dr. Teo's journey from aspiring orthodontist to passionate periodontist, driven by a pivotal lecture on periodontitis and systemic health. Dr. Teo shares her profound insights on integrating holistic wellness into dental practice, emphasizing patient engagement through sensory experiences and emotional connection. &amp;nbsp; 00:08 Meet Dr. Marlene Teo: A Journey from Rebellion to Passion 01:40 The Importance of Patient Engagement and Communication 03:23 Choosing Dentistry: A Rebellious Decision 04:34 From Aspiring Orthodontist to Passionate Periodontist 11:07 Creating a Safe and Empathetic Dental Practice 19:12 The Mouth-Body Connection: Integrating Holistic Medicine 23:31 Managing Patient Anxiety on Surgery Day 25:02 Engaging the Five Senses for Local Anesthesia 26:49 Hiring and Team Culture in Dental Practice 30:21 Balancing Emotional Connection with Patients 31:55 Mentoring and Supporting Female Dentists 34:57 Future of Unified Dentistry 37:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Straumann® ProTalk https://sites.libsyn.com/564400 <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39423725/height/300/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="300" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/196609675