Dr Marilyn Ward received her D.D.S. degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School. She is currently Director of Clinical and Dental Scientific Affairs for Philips Consumer Lifestyle. There she leads a team of consumer product and dental research experts to develop innovations in the oral health care. Most recently she was the Director of Global Education and Professional Relations at Discus Dental, where she was responsible for corporate education programs worldwide and for developing relationships with industry opinion leaders and academicians. Dr. Ward has published, trained and lectured nationally and internationally on tooth whitening, all porcelain, composite restorations and aspects of oral health. Dr. Ward is the former Director of Esthetics in the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials at the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston and a past REALITY Research Associate. She is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, and has memberships in the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the International Association of Dental Research and American Dental Educators Association.

Dr Ward maintains an aesthetic and restorative dental practice in Houston, Texas.