What is a periodontist?
In Australia, a Periodontist is a dental specialist that completes at least an additional 3 years of post-graduate training in Periodontics. This is in addition to their general dental education. Periodontists most often work in conjunction with you and your general dentist or other dental specialists.
A referral from a general dentist is not necessary to see us. We welcome you to contact us directly for a consultation so we can assess your needs.
What is a periodontist?
In Australia, a Periodontist is a dental specialist that completes at least an additional 3 years of post-graduate training in Periodontics. This is in addition to their general dental education. Periodontists most often work in conjunction with you and your general dentist or other dental specialists.
A referral from a general dentist is not necessary to see us. We welcome you to contact us directly for a consultation so we can assess your needs.
Dr Amy Hope
Specialist Periodontist
BDSc (UWA), DClinDent (Perio), FRACDS (Perio)
Dr Amy Hope completed a Bachelor of Dental Science at the University of Western Australia in 2005. Following this she worked as a dentist for Queensland Health in Bundaberg, then Albany, Western Australia in private practice. The sunny shores of the West drew her back to Perth, where she spent the next six years in private practice in the northern suburbs.
In 2010, Dr Hope commenced a three year full time degree at the University of Western Australia and was granted a clinical doctorate in periodontics, and fellowship to the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in periodontics. During this time she was involved in tutoring of undergraduate dental students.
In 2013, Dr Hope joined Central Periodontics and Implants where she practices all areas of periodontics along with the placement and maintenance of dental implants. She presents at continuing education events for general dentists and specialists within Western Australia along with following current research to provide up to date care to her patients.
Dr Hope is a member of the following organisations;
The Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists (ANZAP)
The Australian Society of Periodontology (ASP WA President 2016/17)
Australian Dental Association (ADA)
Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS)
The International Team for Implantology (ITI)
Dental Specialist Society of Western Australia
Out of the practice, Dr Hope enjoys all elements of the great outdoors, restoring health to larger environments than the oral cavity, and the feeling of clean floors underfoot.
Dr Zahida Oakley
Specialist Periodontist
BDS (Hons) UK, MFDS RCS Eng, DClinDent (Perio) UWA, FRACDS (Perio)
Dr Oakley gained her dental qualification with honours at the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom, in 2002. In the first year as a qualified dentist, she worked in a general practice in Nottingham, UK. The next 3 years she spent furthering her knowledge and skills in oral and maxillofacial surgery at different teaching hospitals in the north of England.
Dr Oakley then took a career break to enjoy a round-the-world trip and then moved to Perth in 2008 to be with her now husband, an Australian. Since living in Perth, Dr Oakley practiced at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia in the oral surgery and general practice departments for 2 years before commencing her Clinical Doctorate in Periodontics. She completed her doctorate at the University of Western Australia in 2012 and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons in the Periodontics division.
Dr Oakley joined Central Periodontics and Implants in 2016 and practices all aspects of periodontics along with the placement and maintenance of dental implants. Dr Oakley continues her teaching role at the University of Western Australia as a clinical tutor. She enjoys attending local and international conferences to keep up to date with the latest advances in the field of Periodontics and Implant dentistry.
Dr Oakley is a proud member of the following organisations:
- Australian Dental Association
- The Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists
- The Australian Society of Periodontology of WA
- Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
- The International Team for Implantology
- Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Member of Dental Specialist Society of WA
- Volunteer at Healing Smiles
When Dr Oakley is not looking after patients, she loves being a mum to her two children and spends all her spare time with her young family. They enjoy travel, camping, the beach and water sports.
At your appointment with Dr Oakley, you can expect a friendly smile, sincere communication, clinical expertise and genuine empathy. Dr Oakley is fluent in Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian.
Catherine Newsham
Periodontal Hygienist
BOH (Adel.)
‘Cat’ has over 20 years experience in the dental industry. Starting her dental career in Adelaide as a dental assistant, she has been very fortunate to work alongside highly reputable clinicians in Australia and on Harley Street in London. With commitment and ambition in promoting healthy teeth for life, she fulfilled her drive in becoming an Oral Health Therapist, completing her Bachelor of Oral Health at The University of Adelaide in 2012, finishing with top class honours and the Deans Merit.
Cat is committed to making your hygiene care relaxed and first class and has a real charm for treating people with dental anxiety and phobias. Her motto is ‘Your hygiene appointment should leave you looking forward to the next visit’.
Cat is an active member of the Dental Hygiene Association of Australia and Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists Association. She regularly attends continuing professional development courses to maintain knowledge and expand knowledge and skills to keep up with the evidence-based advances in dentistry.
When not at work you will find Cat on the golf course or enjoying the beautiful West Australian outdoors, fine wine dining, live entertainment and the café scene. She is an avid sports fan, and borderline obsessed when it comes to her beloved Port Adelaide Football team.
