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**Qualifications:** BDSc (University of Melbourne, 1996); MBBS (University of Melbourne); Masters in Oral & Maxillofacial Surg...
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# Dr Patrishia Bordbar - Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

# Dr Patrishia Bordbar - Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

**Role:** Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
**Registration:** Specialist Registration (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery), Dental Board of Australia (AHPRA)
**Specialty:** Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Craniofacial Surgery

## About Dr Patrishia Bordbar

Dr Patrishia Bordbar is a registered Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMS) at Smile Solutions. She graduated from the University of Melbourne Dental School with a BDSc in 1996, then went on to complete her Medical Degree (MBBS) and Masters degree in OMS, all through the University of Melbourne. She completed her four-year hospital-based surgical training through the major tertiary hospitals in Melbourne.

Dr Bordbar spent an additional two years training in the UK, including sub-specialty training in Craniofacial Surgery. She maintains micro-accreditation in Craniofacial Surgery and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh), in addition to her FRACDS (OMS).

## Qualifications

- BDSc, University of Melbourne (1996)
- MBBS, University of Melbourne
- Masters in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Melbourne
- FRACDS (OMS)
- Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh)
- F.G. Christensen Medal - highest score in Part I College Examinations (RACDS)
- John Cade Memorial Medal (MBBS, University of Melbourne)
- Prize for highest score in General Practice and Community Medicine (RACGP)

## Hospital & Academic Appointments

- Deputy Section Head, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
- Honorary Consultant Surgeon, Royal Melbourne Hospital (following a decade of service)
- Honorary Senior Lecturer, Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne
- Supervisor of Training, Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
- Accredited Examiner, RACDS
- In private practice as a specialist surgeon in Melbourne since 2008

## Professional Memberships & Leadership

- Vice President, Australian & New Zealand Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (ANZAOMS)
- Past President (two terms), ANZAOMS (Vic)
- Regular reviewer for major international scientific journals including the International Journal of OMS, Journal of OMS, and The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal

## Clinical Expertise

- Facial (skeletal) deformities correction (including cleft & craniofacial patients)
- Complex corrective jaw surgery on upper and lower jaws including the chin (orthognathic surgery)
- Full spectrum of paediatric maxillofacial surgery
- Facial trauma
- Oral & maxillofacial pathology
- Implant surgery and complex grafting
- Wisdom tooth extraction and routine dento-alveolar surgery


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### Key Details
- **Years of Experience:** ~30 years (graduated 1996)
- **Languages:** English
- **Registration:** Specialist Registration (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery), Dental Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- **Location:** Smile Solutions, Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins St, Melbourne
- **Bookings:** 13 13 96