Principal Periodontist
reception@periofocus.com.au+ 08 9387 3855
WEMBLEY WA 6014
3/61 Flynn Street
KALAMUNDA WA 6076115c Canning Road
Dr Derrick Lee is a Specialist Periodontist.
A Periodontist is a board certified dental specialist who has undertaken specialist-training focusing on the placement of dental implants and the treatment of periodontal (‘gum’) disease. A periodontist is recognized as a dental specialist by AHPRA and other government regulatory agencies.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. This journey began when he received his Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Western Australia and his Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Specialist Training in Periodontics from the University of Melbourne.
Dr Lee is a member of Australian Dental Association, Academy of New Zealand and Australian Periodontists, Australia Society of Periodontology, American Academy of Periodontology, International Team of Implantology, International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
He is an expert in advanced bone grafting procedures, block grafting, sinus grafting procedures, gum repair/grafting procedures and advanced surgical techniques for periodontal surgery.
He maintains a private practice and continues to allocate 10% of his time to researching and attending the latest surgical procedures and courses in the US and Europe. He gives back to the dental profession through service on various professional committees and lecturing other dental professionals at the local and national level. In addition, he acts as a mentor to other dentists in the field of dental implant and surgery.
Outside of work, he spends his time with his 2 children and keeping physically fit and active. He enjoys the occasional game of tennis and golf and all forms of barbecue.
What I find most remarkable is how contributing to the dental well-being of patients raises their overall self-esteem.
My approach to their well being starts with their ability to improve the nutrition in their life though having the right parts of their body to chew properly. Enabling them to smile and interact socially helps with developing their balance in their physical and mental health which is important in life. Doing this without the fear and anxiety is important to helping patients transform their smile with ease.
Many patients have been delighted with the transformation in their lives as a result of the treatment. They experience a new sense of confidence.
Its is amazing and also humbling to see the same people who were so disheartened when they first approached me, smile when they see me year on year.
That is why I enjoy being a periodontist. I want to help patients extend their quality of life through their dental health. The extension of their dental well being into their overall well being cannot be underestimated.