Dr Richard Harvey

Specialist Periodontist

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontics)

A male dental technician, Dr Richard Harvey, wearing magnifying glasses, a face mask, and gloves, working on a dental procedure in a clinical setting with dental equipment in the background.

About Richard Harvey

Richard Harvey is a Specialist Periodontist, based in Melbourne, focusing on the treatment of periodontitis, muco-gingival surgery and implant surgery.

Richard completed his general dental training at the University of Adelaide, graduating with the Dean’s Award for academic and clinical excellence. In his final year, he undertook the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons’ Primary Examinations, earning Examiners’ Commendations for his results.

After several years in general practice, Richard pursued specialist training in periodontics at the University of Melbourne. His research explored the relationship between periodontal disease and the vitamin D-binding protein, earning first-class honours for his thesis.

Alongside his clinical work, Richard has served as an examiner for dental programs at several Australian universities and is currently a clinical demonstrator in the University of Melbourne’s Doctor of Dental Surgery program.

Committed to ongoing learning and knowledge-sharing, Richard is an active participant in dental education, both as a conference presenter and as an attendee.

Services

  • Specialist diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care for gum disease to protect your teeth and oral health, including:

    1. Non-surgical treatment

    2. Surgical treatment

    3. Regenerative treatment

    4. Supportive periodontal therapy

  • Surgical procedures to repair or reshape the gums including:

    1. Gingival biopsies

    2. Grafting of gingival recession defects

    3. Surgical crown lengthening – aesthetic and/or restorative

    4. Orthodontic tooth exposure and frenectomies

  • Surgical placement of dental implants to replace missing teeth to replace missing teeth, with gum or bone grafting when required including:

    1. Surgical tooth extraction

    2. Bone grafting

    3. Gingival grafting/surgery

    4. Implant placement

Contact Richard

Ivanhoe Periodontics & Implant Centre is Richard’s primary place of practice, providing specialist periodontal care and implant surgery for patients and referring dentists.

Address: Ground Floor, 87 Mount Street, Heidelberg VIC 3084

Phone: 03 9497 1087

Email: reception@ivanhoeperio.com