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Desmond Ong is a Clinical Professor in the Discipline of Orthodontics at the University of Queensland School of Dentistry, actively involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate orthodontic programs. He maintains a full-time specialist orthodontic private practice in Townsville. His research focuses on clear aligner therapy, interdisciplinary dental management, tooth autotransplantation, and complex malocclusion cases. Notable awards include the Raj Prasad Award (2016) and Young Lecturer Award from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.
Research interests span orthodontic biomechanics, digital monitoring technologies, and treatment outcomes in clear aligner cases. He has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work analyzing mesiodistal tip predictability, Invisalign efficacy, and interdisciplinary management strategies. Ong collaborates with the Centre for Orofacial Regeneration, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (COR3), advancing translational research in dental regeneration.
- Education: Details not explicitly stated in provided text.
- Grants/Awards: Raj Prasad Award (2016), Young Lecturer Award (past)
- Labs/Teams: Affiliated with COR3 research centre, contributing to interdisciplinary dental innovation.
