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Clin Assoc Prof Ong Marianne

BDS(Singapore)
Cert Periodontics (Michigan)
MSc (Periodontics) (Michigan)
Am. Board Perio
FAMS (Periodontics)

Senior Consultant

National Dental Centre Singapore

Specialty: Periodontics

Conditions Treated by this Doctor:
Bad Breath (Halitosis), Dental Implant, Gum Infections, Missing Teeth and Tooth Replacement, Periodontal Surgery/Gum Surgery, Periodontitis.

Clinical Appointments

Senior Consultant Periodontics, Department of Restorative Dentistry National Dental Centre Singapore

Academic Appointments

Academic Vice Chair, Education

Profile

Cl A/Prof Marianne Ong is Senior Consultant Periodontist in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS). She obtained her Certificate & Master of Science in Periodontics from the University of Michigan in 1997 upon completion of a 3-year residency program in the USA. She is a Fellow in the Academy of Medicine, Singapore and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Over the past two decades, Dr Ong has been involved in clinical dental education of the oralhealth care team (dental assistants, oral health therapists, dental officers, residents, registrars, associate consultants) whilst maintaining an active clinical practice in periodontics in NDCS.

Prof Ong is presently Clinical Associate Professor & Programme Associate Director to the Master of Dental Surgery (Periodontology) Residency Training Programme, Faculty of Dentistry, NUS. She enjoys the opportunity to educate and mentor graduate students and recently completed the Singhealth Duke-NUS Academy of Medicine Education Institute (AM•EI) 2014 Fellows programme to further develop her teaching skills to be a more effective health professions educator.

She also contributes to the dental profession through her involvement in professional bodies and providing continuing education courses both locally and regionally.

Education

Fellow, Academy of Medicine, Singapore 2001
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology, 1998
Master of Science (Periodontics), The University of Michigan 1997
Certificate in Periodontics, The University of Michigan1997
Bachelor of Dental Surgery, National University of Singapore – 1991

Professional Appointments and Committee Memberships

Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Preventive Dentistry, Clinical Faculty Scheme, Faculty of Dentistry NUS - 1 Jul 2010 to present
Chair, SingHealth Academy College of Clinical Dentistry: Jan 2017 – Dec 2019
Adjunct Associate Professor, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore - 1 Dec 2015 to 31 Dec 2020
Member, Singapore Dental Council Disciplinary Committee: Nov 2014; Feb 2017
Member, Singapore Dental Council Continuing Professional Education Committee: May 2015 – April 2018
Member, SGH Education Council: Feb 2016 – Feb 2018 • Member, Education Council: Jan 2015 – Dec 2017
Member, AM•EI Professional Development Committee: since August 2015 to present
Director Education, National Dental Centre Singapore: since Aug 2014 to present
Member, Singapore Dental Council Complaints Panel: May 2014 to April 2018
Member, Dental Specialist Accreditation Committee (DSAC) (Periodontics): May 2012 to April 2018
Member, Academy of Medicine Singapore Dental Specialty Board for Periodontics: Nov 2007 - Dec 2010
Member, AMS-MOH Clinical Practice Guidelines Workgroup on Management of Edentulism with Dental Implants: Dec 2009 - Dec 2010
Member, NDC Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation Steering Committee: 2008, 2012, 2016
Member, NDC Credentialing/ Clinical Privileging & Competency Committee: since Sept 2004 to present
Honorary General Secretary, Chapter of Dental Surgeons Executive Committee, Academy of Medicine Singapore: 2004
Member, Chapter of Dental Surgeons Executive Committee, Academy of Medicine Singapore: 2003; 2005 - 2006
President, Society of Periodontology (Singapore) Executive Committee: 2003 - 2005
Vice President, Society of Periodontology (Singapore) Executive Committee: 2002
Honorary General Secretary, Society of Periodontology (Singapore) Executive Committee: 2000
Member, NDCS Clinical Research Committee: since April 1999 to present
Treasurer, Society of Periodontology (Singapore) Executive Committee: 1999
Member, Society of Periodontology (Singapore) Executive Committee: 1998

Awards

AM•EI Golden Apple Awards 2015 – Outstanding Educator Award (Medical): Sep 2015
GCEO Excellence Awards for Outstanding Clinician- SingHealth Excellence Awards 2015: May 2015
SingHealth SILVER Quality Service Award 2015: Jan 2015
National Dental Centre, SingHealth 20-years Long Service Award: March 2013
FY2008 Singhealth Sabbatical Scheme Fellowships - “Karolinska Institute - NDC Teacher Exchange Program”: Mar – Apr 2009
Excellent Service Award 2009 - Silver Award: Nov 2009
National Dental Centre, SingHealth 10-years Long Service Award: Jan 2004
NDC S.T.A.R. Award recipient: Nov 2000 • Sigurd P. Ramfjord Award for Excellence, The University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Graduate Periodontics & Michigan Periodontal Alumni Association: 1997
FY94 Health Manpower Development Program Fellowship (Periodontology): Sep 1994 – Sep 1996
Distinction in Biochemistry & Wrigley’s Book Prize in Biochemistry Singapore Dental Association President’s Silver Medal: 1987

Research Interests

Clinical outcomes/ quality of life in relation to non-surgical & surgical periodontal therapy.

Publications

Marianne Meng-Ann Ong, Mimi Yow, Jestina Tan, and Scott Compton. Perceived Effectiveness of One-minute Preceptor in Microskills by Residents in Dental Residency Training at National Dental Centre Singapore. Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare. Vol 26, Issue 1, pp 35-41, first published date: August 31, 2016 10.1177/2010105816666294.
Marianne Meng-Ann Ong, Kia Mun Woo, and Sandy Cook. A general survey on learners and faculty perspectives on educational activities held in the National Dental Centre, Singapore. Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare 2010105816642246, first published on April 6, 2016 as doi:10.1177/2010105816642246.
Tan WC, Ong MMA, Lang NP. Influence of maintenance care in periodontally susceptible and non-susceptible subjects following implant therapy. Clin. Oral Impl. Res. 00, 2016, 1–4. Epub 2016 Mar 19.
Wah C. Tan, Wah L. Tan, Marianne M.A. Ong and Niklaus P. Lang. Use of a collagen matrix for recession coverage in patients who received orthodontic therapy: a case series. J Investigative Clin Dent Version of Record online: 18 Aug 2015 DOI:10.1111/jicd.12182
Heng NH, Zahlten J, Cordes V, Ong MM, Goh BT, N'Guessan PD, Pischon N. Effects of Enamel Matrix Derivative and Transforming Growth Factor-β1 on Connective Tissue Growth Factor in Human Periodontal Ligament Fibroblasts. J Periodontol. 2015 Apr; 86(4):569-77. doi: 10.1902/jop.2015.120448. Epub 2015 Jan 16.
Wah Ching Tan, Gita Krishnaswamy, M A Marianne Ong and Niklaus P Lang. Patient reported outcome measures after routine periodontal and implant surgical procedures. Journal of Clinical Periodontology 2014; 41:618-24. Epub 2014 Apr 21.
Wah Ching Tan, Marianne Ong, Jie Han, Nikos Mattheos, Bjarni E. Pjetursson, Alex Yi-Min Tsai, Ignacio Sanz, May C.M. Wong and Niklaus P. Lang, on Behalf of the ITI Antibiotic Study Group. Effect of systemic antibiotics on clinical and patient-reported outcomes of implant therapy – a multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2014 Feb; 25(2): 185-93. Epub 2013 Jan 24.
M Ong, SC Tseng, HL Wang. Crown Lengthening Revisited. Clin Adv Periodontics 2011; 1: 233-239.
Ng MCH, Ong MMA, Lim LP, Koh CG, Chan YH. Tooth loss in compliant and non-compliant periodontally treated patients: 7 years after active periodontal therapy. Journal of Clinical Periodontology 2011; 38: 499-508.
Alvin BK Yeo & Marianne MA Ong. Principles and Implications of Site Preservation for Alveolar Ridge Development. Singapore Dent J 2004; 26(1): 15-20.
M Ong & MT Chew. Use of the Apically Repositioned Flap in the Management of Labially-Impacted Maxillary Central Incisors. Singapore Dent J 2004; 26(1): 55-59.
Ming Tak Chew, Marianne Meng-Ann Ong. Orthodontic-Surgical Management of an Impacted Dilacerated Maxillary Central Incisor: A Clinical Case Report. Pediatr Dent 2004; 26:341-344.
M Ong & HL Wang. Periodontal Bone Replacement Grafts- An Update. Singapore Dental Journal 2003 Dec; 25(1): 48-54.
Ong MM, Wang HL. Periodontic and orthodontic treatment in adults. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2002 Oct;122(4):420-428
Ong MM, Eber RM, Korsnes MI, MacNeil RL, Glickman GN, Shyr Y, Wang HL. Evaluation of a bioactive glass alloplast in treating periodontal intrabony defects. Journal of Periodontology 1998 Dec;69(12):1346-54
Ong MA, Wang H-L, Smith FN. Interrelationship between periodontics and adult orthodontics. Journal of Clinical Periodontology 1998; 25: 271-277.

Research Trials

The effect of systemic antibiotics on clinical and patient-centered outcomes of implant therapy- a randomised controlled clinical trial: Co-Investigator Sep-Oct 2014