A/Prof. Patrishia Bordbar, Specialist Oral & Craniomaxillofacial Surgeon

A/Prof. Patrishia Bordbar is a Specialist Oral & Craniomaxillofacial Surgeon at Collins Street Specialist Centre, qualified in both dentistry and medicine through the University of Melbourne. She treats conditions of the mouth, jaws and face, from wisdom tooth removal and implant surgery to corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma and cleft and craniofacial conditions in children and adults. She sees patients at our practice on Level 8 of the Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne. Call (03) 9650 2726 to book a consultation.

What are A/Prof. Bordbar's qualifications?

Her qualifications, as listed on our team page, are:

• BDSc (Melb)
• MBBS (Hons) (Melb)
• PGDipSurg.Anat.(Melb)
• MDSc (OMS) (Melb)
• FRACDS (OMS)
• FRCS (Edinburgh)

In plain terms, she holds a dental degree, a medical degree with honours, a postgraduate diploma in surgical anatomy and a specialist master's degree in oral and maxillofacial surgery, all from the University of Melbourne. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in oral and maxillofacial surgery and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

How did she train?

A/Prof. Bordbar completed her dental degree in 1996 and her medical degree in 2002. After her internship and surgical residency, she undertook four years of hospital-based advanced specialist training in oral and maxillofacial surgery through Melbourne's major teaching hospitals. She then spent a further two years training in the United Kingdom, including sub-specialty training in craniofacial surgery, and she maintains accreditation in that field.

During training she received the F.G. Christensen medal for the Part I examinations of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, the John Cade Memorial Medal during her medical degree at the University of Melbourne, and a prize in General Practice and Community Medicine.

Where else does she work and teach?

Alongside her consulting at Collins Street Specialist Centre, A/Prof. Bordbar is a Consultant Surgeon at The Royal Children's Hospital and Western Hospital in Melbourne, and holds an honorary Clinical Associate Professor position at the University of Melbourne. She examined oral and maxillofacial surgery trainees for a decade, and in 2020 she established the Epworth/Monash Cranio-Maxillofacial Fellowship programme, which she chairs.

She is a Past President of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (ANZAOMS), serves on the IAOMS Executive Committee as the Oceania Member, and chairs the AOMI Board in Oceania (Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Implantologists), where she leads education for surgeons in implantology. She reviews papers for international journals, including the International Journal of OMS, the Journal of OMS and The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal, has published on the funding of cranio-maxillofacial technologies in Australia, and contributed to the Australian Government's Prosthesis List Reforms.

Which treatments does A/Prof. Bordbar provide?

Her areas of special interest include:

• wisdom tooth removal, routine dento-alveolar surgery (surgery on the teeth and the bone that holds them) and extractions
• correction of facial skeletal differences, including for patients with cleft and craniofacial conditions
• corrective jaw surgery on the upper and lower jaws and chin (orthognathic surgery) to improve how the teeth meet
• surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea
• digital and virtual surgical planning with custom-made devices
• paediatric maxillofacial surgery
• facial trauma
• oral and maxillofacial pathology (diagnosis of lumps, cysts and other changes in the mouth and jaws)
• implant surgery and complex bone grafting

You can read more about the specialty on our oral and maxillofacial surgery page. Every procedure carries risks as well as benefits, and she will explain those that apply to you before you decide.

How can you check her registration?

A/Prof. Bordbar's AHPRA registration number is DEN0001010517, listed as Registered Dentist, Specialist, with specialist registration in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. You can search her name or number on the public register at ahpra.gov.au.

What should you bring to your first consultation?

Bring a list of your medications and medical conditions, any recent X-rays or scans, a referral letter if your dentist or doctor has written one, and your private health fund card. Our technology page describes the cone beam CT and other imaging we have on site, which can be arranged if further images are needed. Write down your questions, such as what the procedure involves, the recovery period and the likely costs, so nothing is missed.

Who are her colleagues in oral and maxillofacial surgery?

A/Prof. Bordbar works alongside Dr Ricky Kumar, Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon. Because our orthodontists, periodontists and prosthodontists practise in the same rooms, planning for corrective jaw surgery or implants can be shared directly between specialists.

Frequently asked questions

Does A/Prof. Bordbar treat children?

Yes. Paediatric maxillofacial surgery, including care for children with cleft and craniofacial conditions, is one of her special interests, and she is a Consultant Surgeon at The Royal Children's Hospital. For children, please confirm any referral requirements when you book, and bring any letters or images from your child's dentist or doctor.

Do I need a referral to see A/Prof. Bordbar?

Our published guidance is that you do not need a referral to book with our specialists. If your dentist, orthodontist or doctor has written a letter or taken scans, please bring them, as they help her understand your history and can avoid repeating imaging.

What does a dual dental and medical qualification mean for patients?

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Australia train in both dentistry and medicine. That background covers the teeth and jaws as well as general medical health, anaesthesia and the surgical anatomy of the face, which is relevant when surgery is planned for patients with other medical conditions.

Will I have surgery at Collins Street Specialist Centre or in hospital?

That depends on the procedure. Consultations and planning take place at our practice. Some procedures can be done under local anaesthetic in the rooms, while others, such as corrective jaw surgery, are carried out in hospital. A/Prof. Bordbar will explain where your treatment would take place and why.

Related pages

• Oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Dr Ricky Kumar
• Our team
• Our technology
• Our location
• Payment plans
• Contact us

Collins Street Specialist Centre at a glance

• Registered specialists in oral and maxillofacial surgery, endodontics, orthodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics and paediatric dentistry, in one practice.
• Level 8, Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne, on the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets.
• Payment plans through Payright, TLC and Supercare, subject to eligibility.
• Call (03) 9650 2726 or email theteam@collinsstreetspecialistcentre.com.au.

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Every patient is different, so results, recovery times and potential risks vary from person to person. This information is general in nature and is not a substitute for a consultation. Seek advice from an appropriately qualified, AHPRA-registered practitioner before proceeding with treatment.