Business Details
Expert Periodontal and Dental Implant Services in Essendon
At Buckley Periocare, we specialise in advanced periodontal care and dental implant solutions, led by experienced periodontists Dr Alice Tsai and Dr Fiona Chan. Our practice combines extensive clinical expertise with a commitment to patient-centred care, offering tailored treatments for gum disease, implant placement, and aesthetic gum procedures. With over a decade of combined specialist training beyond dental school, our team utilises evidence-based techniques and modern facilities to address both complex and routine periodontal needs.We prioritise long-term oral health through comprehensive assessments, non-surgical interventions, and surgical precision, supported by ongoing maintenance programs. Our Essendon-based practice extends services to multiple locations, ensuring accessible, high-quality care for patients across Melbourne's northern and outer suburbs.
Services
Periodontal disease treatment
Dental implant placement
Gum grafting
Crown lengthening
Surgical periodontal treatment
Implant maintenance
Gum disease assessment
Bone grafting
Frenectomy
Peri-implantitis management
Highlights and features
- We offer specialist periodontal care with 3+ years of advanced training beyond dental school.
- Our team utilises modern facilities and evidence-based treatment methodologies.
- We provide services across three convenient Melbourne locations.
- We focus on long-term periodontal health through comprehensive maintenance programs.
- Our practice combines clinical excellence with patient-centred communication.
Services
Periodontal disease treatment
We provide comprehensive management of periodontal conditions including gingivitis and periodontitis. Our non-surgical treatments involve scaling and root planing to remove plaque and calculus buildup beneath the gumline. Patients receive personalised care plans focusing on halting disease progression and preventing tooth loss through regular maintenance programs.
Dental implant placement
Our specialists perform surgical placement of medical-grade titanium implants for missing teeth replacement. The procedure includes pre-operative assessment, bone volume evaluation, and post-operative care planning. We ensure long-term implant success through proper integration with jawbone tissue and ongoing maintenance protocols.
Gum grafting
This procedure corrects gum recession by transplanting tissue to exposed tooth roots. We use connective tissue grafts to prevent further bone loss and improve aesthetics. The treatment addresses functional concerns while enhancing smile appearance through natural tissue restoration.
Crown lengthening
We reshape excess gum and bone tissue to expose more natural tooth structure. This aesthetic procedure corrects gummy smiles and prepares teeth for restorative treatments. The surgery improves both functional access and cosmetic appearance through precise tissue modification.
Surgical periodontal treatment
For severe cases, we perform surgical interventions to reduce pocket depths and regenerate lost tissue. These procedures improve access for cleaning, repair damaged structures, and promote gum reattachment. Surgery follows unsuccessful non-surgical attempts, focusing on long-term disease control.
People
Dr Alice Tsai
Periodontist
Specialist in periodontal disease treatment and implant placement with advanced training from the University of Melbourne. Holds Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. Focuses on conservative and surgical periodontal therapies.
Dr Fiona Chan
Periodontist
Postgraduate-trained periodontist with expertise in conservative gum disease management. Combines clinical practice with teaching at the University of Melbourne. Member of Australian and New Zealand periodontal associations. Special interest in implant maintenance.
Marina Awad
Oral Health Therapist
Provides preventive dental care and periodontal maintenance treatments. Assists in patient education regarding oral hygiene practices and disease prevention strategies.
Kathryn
Senior Dental Nurse
Supports clinical procedures with over 10 years' experience in specialist dental practices. Ensures efficient treatment delivery and patient comfort during appointments.
Donna
Senior Dental Nurse
Assists in complex periodontal procedures with specialist training in implant surgery support. Maintains strict infection control protocols and equipment sterilisation standards.
Questions
What periodontal services do you offer?
We treat all stages of gum disease, including scaling and root planing, periodontal surgery, implant maintenance, and gum grafting procedures.
Do you provide dental implant treatments?
Yes, we offer comprehensive implant services from initial assessment to surgical placement and long-term maintenance programs.
Are your specialists qualified?
Our periodontists have completed 3+ years of specialist training beyond dental school, including university postgraduate qualifications.
How many locations do you operate from?
We serve patients across three locations: Essendon, Narre Warren South, and Caroline Springs with flexible appointment scheduling.
What are your opening hours?
Essendon practice operates four days weekly, Narre Warren South has regular hours, and Caroline Springs appointments occur on alternate Thursdays.
Can I claim private health insurance?
We provide item numbers for treatments to facilitate private health fund claims. Check with your provider for specific coverage details.
Reviews (5)
Lu Advisory
Dec 20, 2021
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Absolutely AMAZING!!!! Could not thank Dr Fiona Chan enough. Had an emergency case which requires a prompt assessment of my conditions. Dr Fiona saw me immediately and also suggested I take the day off and fit me into her fully booked schedule for treatment (on the same day!). Thank you Dr Fiona. Highly recommend to those who are new patients and looking for a patient centric Periodontist who carefully explains conditions and treatment. Kev
Hung Phan
Nov 13, 2021
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Dr Fiona Chan and team was very professional and provided great customer service. You can tell she is passionate about her work and very empathetic to your circumstances. I rate highly Perio Care for their level of customer service and friendliness. My "go to place" for dental surgery - not that it's something that i wish for.
Jake McDonald
Sep 11, 2021
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I have been receiving treatment from Dr Fiona Chan and it has honestly been the best dental experience I've had. I often find going to the dentist to be quite stressful but both Kathryn and Dr Chan have created such a relaxed environment I actually enjoy visiting this practice.
Dr Chan takes the time to thoroughly explain what is happening inside my mouth and answers any questions I may have before starting treatment - as well as providing all the aftercare information I could need. Highly recommend visiting Dr Chan and Kathryn for any dental specialist needs.
Dr Chan takes the time to thoroughly explain what is happening inside my mouth and answers any questions I may have before starting treatment - as well as providing all the aftercare information I could need. Highly recommend visiting Dr Chan and Kathryn for any dental specialist needs.
Patricia Higgins
Sep 28, 2020
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I had an appointment with Alice, I found her to be unfriendly, I was advised to have my teeth professionally cleaned and when I rang back to enquire how much that would cost even though it was only my bottom teeth to be cleaned I was informed it would be $250.
Christine Smith
Aug 31, 2020
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I have been going to Alice for over ten years. She is very caring and reassuring. She classed me as a nervous patient but with her confident, caring manner I return time and time again. Highly recommended if you need perio care.
