Dr. Andrew Teakle
Principal Dentist
Fun Facts
- Published nature photographer with twelve books to his name
- Former qualified hang glider pilot
- Loves cooking for friends and family
- Enjoys watching dental training videos as entertainment!
Dr. Teakle’s unique blend of technical expertise, artistic vision, and patient-centered care makes him a trusted leader in modern dentistry. Whether restoring a patient’s function, confidence, or quality of life, his dedication to excellence shines through in every smile he transforms.
With 30 years of experience in dentistry, Dr. Andrew Teakle is passionate about combining medical science, engineering, and artistry to create transformative outcomes for his patients. His expertise spans dental implants, exquisite smile makeovers with ceramic crowns and veneers, orthodontics, and full-mouth rehabilitation for severely worn or broken-down dentitions.
Education & Professional Development
- Bachelor of Dental Science, University of Queensland (1994)
- Extensive Postgraduate Training & Certifications:
- Prosthodontics (crowns, bridges, veneers)
- Orthodontics (fixed and removable)
- Full implant fellowship
- Postgraduate Diploma in Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry
- Decades of advanced courses across all dental subdisciplines
As a firm believer in continuous learning, Dr. Teakle has completed major residencies and fellowships in prosthodontics, orthodontics, and implant dentistry. Beyond practicing, he lectures for the dental industry and develops training programs for his associate dentists, sharing his wealth of knowledge with the next generation.
Philosophy & Patient Care
Dr. Teakle takes a holistic approach to dentistry, beginning with a deep understanding of a patient’s core values and expectations. His method involves assessing a patient’s whole body, facial harmony, and smile aesthetics before diving into the fine details of individual teeth and supporting structures. This comprehensive approach ensures patients receive tailored treatment options that not only meet but exceed their expectations.
Passion for Digital Dentistry
A self-proclaimed tech enthusiast, Dr. Teakle embraces the latest advancements in digital dentistry. Working closely with skilled dental technicians, he meticulously previsualizes, plans, and executes complex dental rehabilitations with a level of precision that was unimaginable in the analogue era.
Life Beyond Dentistry
When he’s not in the clinic, Dr. Teakle is an avid nature photographer who has authored twelve books on Australian travel and wildlife photography. He takes every opportunity to explore Australia’s stunning landscapes and document its natural beauty. At home, he enjoys working on his semi-rural property on the outskirts of Brisbane, woodworking, mountain biking, and spending quality time with his family.
Andrew and Bernadette, who is the practice manager of Wickham Dental Group, and one of their two daughters, who are both studying dentistry, share their home with two cavoodles, Charlie and Jasper, and two horses, Samson and Sally.
