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About PerioVerse
PerioVerse was established in 2026 to improve the quality of CPD in the field of periodontics and dental implants.
Our workshops are engaging, practical and supported by the latest research. Numbers are limited to offer more personalised education.
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Adj. A/Prof Melinda Newnham
BDSc(WA) FRACDS DCD(Perio) FRACDS(Perio) FADI FITI FICD FPFA
Melinda is an experienced periodontist and educator. Melinda’s professional interests include patients with complex medical conditions, aesthetics, dental implants and the treatment of peri-implantitis.
Career history:
- Opened the Brunswick practice in May 2026.
- Founded Affinity Periodontics & Implatn Dentistry in 2024
- Academic Lead (Periodontics), La Trobe University (2022)
- Founder & Co-Director Women in Implantology (WIN) study group (2022)
- Counsultant Periodontist, Alfred Health (2010)
- Clinical tutor & examiner, postgraduate periodontics, UniMelb (2009)
- Clinical Periodontist, Moonee Ponds (2006-2024).
Melinda is also the proud mum of two teenage sons, and in her spare time loves food, wine, gaming, resistance training, reading, art and being a tourist.
Upcoming Events
WORKSHOP
Nonsurgical Periodontics in General Practice
Friday October 16 2026, 2pm
For dentists, oral health therapists & hygienists.
How do you effectively identify, diagnose and treat periodontitis over time? What
Supported by Acteon, Geistlich & Dentavision.
WORKSHOP
Engaging with patients to improve plaque control
Friday June 11 2027, 2pm
For dentists, oral health therapists & hygienists.
How do we approach and engage our patients while building trust, rapport and improving compliance over time? This workshop gives you insight into effective techniques useful in daily practice.
WORKSHOP
Diagnosing & managing recession
Friday February 12 2027, 2pm
For dentists, oral health therapists & hygienists.
How do you manage recession on a patient and site-level? Find out what causes recession, the influence of phenotype, infection and trauma… and what to do about it.
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