Damian Teo

A holistic dentist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of snoring, sleep apnea, bruxism, TMJ dysfunctions, and airway problems. He graduated from Latrobe University (BSc and MSc in Dentistry), later received a Diploma in Dental Sleep Medicine from the University of Western Australia, as well as a Fellowship from ASA. He received a certificate in acupuncture from AMAC.

Since 2013, he has completed a mini-residency in TMD and Dental Sleep Medicine with Dr. Steven Olmos. In 2014, he worked at the first TMJ & Sleep Therapy center in Darwin, then founded the Melbourne Dental Sleep Clinic and became a consultant at the Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre and the Sleep Respiratory Physicians at Lung and Sleep Victoria.

Dr Teo hosts international educational events every year, including the TMD & Sleep Mini Residency, a hands-on training format covering the diagnosis and treatment of TMD, sleep apnea, bruxism, and related conditions.

Key achievements and awards
— Post Graduate Diploma in Dental Sleep Medicine (UWA)
— Fellowship in Dental Sleep Medicine (Australasian Sleep Association)
– Certificate in Acupuncture (AMAC)
— Founder of the Melbourne Dental Sleep Clinic
– International lecturer and author of Mini Residency notes on TMD & Sleep Medicine

Main Publications / Courses
– TMD & Sleep Mini Residency (6-day intensive, 2025)
– Online course: Dental Sleep Medicine Residency – more than 15 hours of content
– Free webinars: "Identifying Sleep and Breathing Disorders", "Sleep Bruxism: Building a bridge between sleep medicine and dentistry" on the Sleep & TMJ Study Club platform

Accomplishments
– Effective combination of dentistry, sleep medicine and holistic approaches
– Innovative protocols for the use of MAS and oral orthoses for the treatment of OSA and bruxism
— An interdisciplinary approach — from acupuncture to physiotherapy, speech therapy, and work with sleep specialists

Skills taught
– Diagnosis and treatment of TMD and OSA, including bruxism
– Use of MAS (mandibular advancement splints) and special-purpose splints
– Holistic approach: integration of acupuncture, biochemistry, physiology of respiration and nutrition
– Practical skills: Muscle palpation, bite registrations, CBCT/sleep study interpretation, 3D printed splints, closed locks, soft tissue techniques – all this in hands-on format at Mini Residency

For Otexe.com specialists, Dr. Damian Teo is invaluable: his training covers not only clinical techniques, but also a deep understanding of the systemic impact on the patient's health. His approach helps doctors treat "outside the mouth," providing a comprehensive, predictable, and sustainable outcome.