Alliance Periodontics and Implant Dentistry
Specialist Periodontists are qualified, experienced dentists who have undergone an additional 3 years fulltime training within the speciality field of Periodontics.
Dr Nish Bhargava
Periodontist
Dr Nish Bhargava completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Kurukshetra University Haryana - India in 2006. After practicing in India for a number of years, he moved to Australia and completed his Masters in Infectious Disease at the University of Western Australia (UWA) as well as the Australian Dental Council Certificate and subsequently started practicing general dentistry in Albany, Western Australia until moving to Perth to complete his Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontics) from UWA.
His Doctorate thesis, which focused on changes in bone architecture caused by different surgical techniques at the time of implant site preparation and placement, was published in 2022, with Dr Bhargava presenting his research at ANZAP 2023. During the time Dr Bhargava was completing his Doctorate, he was also a clinical demonstrator and lecturer in periodontics for the Doctor of Dental Medicine students at UWA.
After finishing his specialist training in Periodontics, he moved to Victoria where he worked at a country and a city Specialist Periodontics practice. In 2021, he moved back to Perth WA permanently and has been the Owner and Principal Periodontist at Alliance Periodontics and Implant Dentistry since late 2021.
Dr Bhargava is an active member of the Australian Dental Association (ADA), Australian Society of Periodontology (ASP), Australia and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists (ANZAP), International Team for Implantology (ITI), Australian Osseointegration Society (AOS) and Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (MRACDS Perio).
Dr Bhargava has been a speaker at various forums such as ANZAP, and ITI, and has been co-running a Multispeciality Study Club since early 2022. He currently holds the positions of Secretary/Vice President of the Dental Specialist Society Of WA (DSSWA), and President of the Australian Society of Periodontics WA (ASP WA).
Dr Eman Elhassan
Periodontist
We are pleased to announce that Dr Eman Elhassan has joined Alliance Periodontics.
Dr Eman Elhassan completed her Specialist training in Periodontics in 2018 at the prestigious University of Western Australia (DClinDent Perio). She was awarded the Membership of the Australasian College of Dentistry in Periodontics (MRACDS Perio).
Dr Eman Elhassan specialises in the treatment of gum disease, regenerative periodontal therapy, soft tissue reconstructive plastic surgery and surgical placement of dental implants. Dr Elhassan is committed to providing highest standard of care and comfort for her patients.
She is also passionate about giving back and teaching the undergraduate as well as postgraduate dental students at the University of Western Australia. She is an active member of numerous dental organisations including:
- Australian Dental Association (ADA)
- Australian Society of Periodontology (ASP)
- The Australian and New Zealand academy of Periodontology (ANZAP)
- The International Team of Implantology (ITI)
Dr Elhassan has published and presented at local and international conferences. Her research thesis was “Clinical and microbiological evaluation of one stage full mouth disinfection in conjunction with systemically administered Azithromycin in treatment of moderate to severe chronic periodontitis: A double blinded randomised clinical trial”.
Dr Eman Elhassan is accepting all referrals for periodontal therapy, soft tissue grafts and dental implant treatment.
Laurie Dyer
Practice Manager
Laurie came to Alliance Periodontics in January 2023 when she moved from Sydney to Perth to be with her family. Laurie has 40 years of experience in the Medical and Dental fields commencing as a Medical Secretary and moving into Practice Managing 20 years ago. Laurie especially enjoys organising people and events.
Bev Marco
Front Desk Co-ordinator
I have worked in the customer service sector for more than 30 years, spanning both the banking/finance industry and the dental field for the past two years. Throughout my career, I have maintained a passion for assisting others and I take pride in creating a welcoming atmosphere where patients feel valued and understood. The opportunity to connect with patients and foster genuine relationships is something that continues to inspire me in my role.
Shenae Denham
Oral Health Therapist
Shenae graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Oral Health Therapy in 2014. Since then she has worked in general dentistry and paediatric speciality before joining the team at Alliance Periodontics and Implant Dentistry in 2021.
Shenae is passionate about periodontal health and its link to systemic health and has a strong commitment to providing patient centred care with empathy and understanding. She enjoys working in a team to achieve improved periodontal outcomes for patients.
Outside of work Shenae enjoys spending time with her family and daughter, walking her Australian Shepherd dog and having a coffee on the coast.
Jen Kaiser
Oral Health Therapist
Jen started her dental career as a Dental Therapist working with children in Northern regions of WA and the Northern Territory in 2009. Upon returning to Perth in 2016 she furthered her skills in Dental Hygiene and has attained a BSc in Oral Health Therapy and found her passion in Periodontics.
Jen joined the Alliance Hygiene team in 2019. She is kind, enthusiastic and motivated in providing patients with positive dental experiences.
In her spare time, Jen enjoys being outdoors, exploring and camping.
Dagmar Toman
Hygienist/Oral Health Therapist
In 2004 completed the Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene and I have since completed the Bachelor Degree in Oral Health Therapy, both at Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia.
The highlight of my working career was undertaking research at the University of Western Australia, School of Dentistry Periodontal Department’s "Smile Study".
I am member of ADOTHA and Australian Society of Periodontology WA.
In 2022 I have joined the clinical team in Alliance Periodontics & Implant Dentistry.
My clinical interests include periodontal diseases, treatment and prevention of periodontal disease, and prevention and treatment of oral disease.
I migrated to Australia with my family in 1995.