What is a Periodontist?
A Periodontist is a Dentist who specialises in the treatment of gum diseases, gum surgery, gum and bone grafting, and the placement of dental implants. In addition to their undergraduate dental training, a Periodontist has had a minimum of three years extensive and advanced additional training.
Dr Raymond Chan
BDS(Distinction) DClinDent(Perio) FRACDS(Perio)
Periodontist
Dr Raymond Chan spent his childhood in New Zealand and completed his undergraduate dental training at The University of Otago, graduating top of his class and attaining a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Distinction. He completed his specialist Periodontal training at The University of Adelaide, graduating with a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontics) and a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons in the special stream of Periodontics. During his studies, Raymond was awarded a number of academic prizes and the Australian Postgraduate Award.
He has gained extensive clinical experience at Middlemore and Greenlane Hospitals in Auckland, Westmead Hospital in Sydney, as well as private general dental practice in Sydney and Adelaide.
Being dedicated to excellence in all things, Raymond has completed additional training in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry with the world’s best clinicians. In this way, he is able to bring the best treatment options to his patients in Hobart and Tasmania.
Raymond has presented locally, nationally and internationally to Dentists, Hygienists and Periodontists. He is a Director for the International Team for Implantology Hobart Study Club and takes great pride in providing high quality continuing education for the dental community of Tasmania.
In addition, Raymond is a member of the Australian Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists, and International Team for Implantology.
Since joining Macquarie Street Periodontists in 2010, he has never looked back. He is an excellent communicator and has a thoughtful approach. Raymond has a thirst for knowledge and is driven by high standards in all aspects of patient care.
Raymond loves living in Tasmania and is proud to make “the best place on earth” his home. Raymond shares his home with chickens, cats, his wife, Emma and their young children. As he is passionate about all things Tasmanian, you will often see him at one of the many Tasmanian markets.
Dr Emma Megson
BSc BDent(Honours) DClinDent(Perio) FRACDS(Perio)
Periodontist
Dr Emma Megson completed a Bachelor of Science (Statistics) at the University of New South Wales. This was followed by her undergraduate dental training at The University of Sydney, where she graduated with Honours at the top of her class. Her specialist periodontal training was completed at The University of Adelaide where she graduated with a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontics) and Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons in the special stream of Periodontics. While studying, Emma was awarded several academic prizes and the Australian Postgraduate Award Scholarship.
She has gained extensive clinical experience at Westmead Hospital in Sydney, Rotherham General Hospital in the United Kingdom, and at the Adelaide Dental Hospital, as well as private general dental practice.
Emma has completed additional periodontal and implant training with the most highly regarded clinicians in the USA and Europe, and is committed to bringing excellence in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry to Hobart and Tasmania through her ongoing education with the ‘best-of-the-best’ in the world.
As she really enjoys sharing her interests in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry with her fellow colleagues, Emma is regularly asked to present around the country to Hygienists, Dentists and Periodontists. She was awarded the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists Medallion for her speaking skills. Emma is a Director for the International Team for Implantology Hobart Study Club and is involved is arranging relevant and interesting continuing education for the Dentists of Tasmania.
Emma joined Macquarie Street Periodontists in 2010 and is extremely happy being a Periodontist. She is known for her caring manner and clear communication.
Being dedicated to Tasmania, she makes a concerted effort in supporting Tasmanian businesses and products. She takes great pleasure in seeing the growth and success of our beautiful state. Emma is an amateur gardener, keen home sewer and generous cook. She loves entertaining friends and family at home, gentle bushwalks (with lots of breaks for tea and biscuits), and reading interesting novels. Emma has inherited the important responsibility of decorating the practice for Christmas and takes this very seriously.
What is a Periodontal Hygienist?
A Dental Hygienist is a registered Oral Health Practitioner. They are trained in reviewing dental histories and overall health and performing an oral assessment to evaluate the condition of their gums, teeth and mouth. They are trained in providing procedures to maintain oral and dental health. A Periodontal Hygienist has additional experience and the benefit of one on one training with a Periodontist which can hone and amplify their capabilities.
Ella Kimmel
DipDentHyg RDH
Periodontal Hygienist
Ella Kimmel grew up in Toronto, Canada and completed her Dental Hygiene training at the Toronto College of Dental Hygiene. She has been practicing Dental Hygiene for almost 10 years in Canada, New Zealand and Tasmania gaining a wide variety of clinical experience.
She is a member of the New Zealand Dental Hygiene Association and Australian Dental Hygiene Association.
Ella is very much a people person and strives to provide both health benefits and confidence to her patients. She is loving her new home in Tasmania and is very adventurous and loves to explore as much of the state as possible in her free time.