Dr Marina Kamel is a specialist periodontist based at Westside Perio and Implants. She completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Distinction from the University of Otago, New Zealand in 2012. Thereafter, she completed her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontics) and specialist training in implant dentistry at the University of Sydney, Australia in 2019. She was awarded a membership with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (MRACDS) in the Periodontics specialty as well as obtaining fellowship (FRACDS) in general dental practice.

Dr Kamel is the President of the Australian Society of Periodontology (ASP) and the Vice President for the Australasian Osseointegration Society (AOS) in Queensland. She is an active member of the International Team for Implantology (ITI), Australian & New Zealand Academy of Periodontists (ANZAP), and the Australian Dental Association (ADA). She is part of the Australia New Zealand National Leadership Team for the Osteology Foundation.

Dr Kamel received multiple academic and research awards during her professional career. She was awarded the prestigious FG Christensen medal for obtaining the highest ranking in the primary RACDS examinations across Australasia in 2013. She has received the reputable Judith and Dr. Mario Adamo Implant Innovation Scholarship for her research work in 2018 as well as the Osteology Foundation Research Award for her research in 2020.

Dr Kamel is passionate about her ongoing professional development as well as providing ongoing education and support opportunities to her dental colleagues. This stems from her belief that the dental community is one big team, and everyone should try to contribute in their own way wherever they can.

Outside of periodontics, Marina enjoys running, swimming and tennis. She loves travelling and spending time with her family and friends in the great outdoors.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss a patient case, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@westsideperio.com.au or on (07) 3454 2901. We look forward to collaborating closely with you.