Dr Allison Dean
BDSc (Hons), DCD (Perio), FRACDS (Perio)
After graduating with honours from The University of Melbourne in 2001, Dr Allison Dean practiced as a general dentist in the private sector in both Victoria and New South Wales for three years. She always had a keen interest in Periodontics and chose to pursue further study in this area.
Dr Dean completed her clinical doctorate in Periodontics at The University of Melbourne in 2007. She also attained her Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (FRACDS) in the specialist field of Periodontics in 2007.
Furthermore, Dr Dean has completed additional specialist courses in Munich (Germany), Florence (Italy) and Los Angeles (USA) with some of the best periodontists in the world.
Dr Dean practiced as a Periodontist in Cairns for two years before returning to Melbourne. She began practicing at Kew Periodontics in 2011 and became the practice principal in 2012.
Dr Dean is a current member of the Australian Dental Association, Australian Society of Periodontology, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontics and is a member of the International Team for Implantology (ITI). She regularly attends periodontal and implant conferences and enjoys staying up to date with the latest developments in the profession. Dr Dean has also been involved in lecturing and the clinical teaching of undergraduate dental students.
Dr Dean is committed to providing the highest standard of care to her patients. She strongly believes in doing everything possible to retain a patient’s own teeth. Dr Dean is the first clinician in Victoria to implement laser treatment of gum disease with the LANAP® treatment protocol in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for her patients. She is particularly focused on ensuring that her patients are comfortable and at ease during their periodontal visits.
Please call 03 9853 7700 and one of our friendly treatment coordinators will help you to make an appointment.