--- title: Dr Nupur Kataria canonical_url: https://directory.collinsstreetspecialistcentre.com.au/our-specialists/dr-nupur-kataria/ category: description: Specialist Periodontist BDS (Adel) · Doctorate Clinical Dentistry — Periodontics (Adel) geography: city: state: country: metadata: phone: email: website: publishedAt: --- # Dr Nupur Kataria ## Collins Street Specialist Centre – Dr Nupur Kataria **Specialist Periodontist** BDS (Adel) · Doctorate Clinical Dentistry — Periodontics (Adel) --- ## Clinical expertise Collins Street Specialist Centre welcomes Dr Nupur Kataria, a specialist periodontist trained at the University of Adelaide's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Dr Kataria holds the Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry (DCD/DClinDent) in Periodontics from Adelaide — a three-year postgraduate programme combining intensive supervised clinical practice with research, and the recognised pathway to specialist registration in Australia. Periodontics covers the health of the supporting structures of the teeth: the gums, periodontal ligament, and underlying bone, as well as the surgical placement and long-term management of dental implants. Dr Kataria's specialist practice includes: - **Assessment, diagnosis, and staged management of periodontal disease** — from early-stage gingivitis through to advanced periodontitis - **Non-surgical periodontal therapy** — thorough scaling, root planing, and ongoing supportive care to stabilise disease and protect long-term tooth retention - **Surgical periodontal treatment** — resective procedures to reduce pocket depths and improve access for cleaning, and regenerative techniques aimed at rebuilding lost bone and tissue support - **Dental implant placement and surgical management** — restoring function and aesthetics where teeth have been lost - **Soft tissue grafting** — addressing gum recession to protect root surfaces and improve tissue volume and contour - **Crown lengthening** — for aesthetic purposes and to facilitate restorative dental work by exposing sufficient tooth structure - **Management of peri-implant complications** — including peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis Periodontal disease is among the most prevalent chronic conditions affecting Australian adults, and its effects go well beyond the mouth. Well-established evidence links gum disease to systemic conditions including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. For patients managing these conditions, specialist periodontal care is an important part of an integrated health approach — something Dr Kataria is well placed to address alongside referring practitioners and treating physicians. Referring clinicians receive clear, timely communication after each appointment, with treatment summaries and ongoing management recommendations provided as standard. --- ## Training and academic pathway Dr Kataria completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at the University of Adelaide before working in general dental practice. She then returned to Adelaide to undertake specialist training in periodontics through the Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry programme. The programme is demanding by design. Candidates build advanced surgical competency across the full range of periodontal and implant procedures while engaging with the research literature that underpins contemporary evidence-based practice. The University of Adelaide's periodontics programme is nationally recognised for the depth and rigour of its surgical curriculum and its emphasis on translating research into clinical decision-making. Graduates are equipped to manage the complete spectrum of periodontal presentations — from patients needing careful non-surgical stabilisation to those with complex surgical needs, including implant reconstruction in compromised bone environments. --- ## What to expect at Collins Street Specialist Centre At a first consultation, Dr Kataria conducts a thorough clinical assessment, including detailed periodontal charting to map gum tissue health and bone levels around each tooth. Relevant radiographs are reviewed, and new imaging may be requested where appropriate. Dr Kataria explains findings in plain language, outlines the available treatment options, and walks through what each pathway involves, so patients can make informed decisions about their care. Treatment is carried out with patient comfort in mind. Local anaesthesia is used routinely for both non-surgical and surgical procedures, and patients receive clear post-treatment instructions and guidance on what to expect during recovery. Dr Kataria practises within the Periodontics service at Collins Street Specialist Centre, located at Level 12 & Tower, Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD — a central location accessible from across metropolitan Melbourne. The centre brings together five specialist periodontists, each with distinct clinical experience. Patients benefit from that concentration of expertise, whether their needs are straightforward or involve complex, multi-stage treatment planning. No referral is required to see Dr Kataria, though many patients attend following a recommendation from their general dentist. Patients and referring clinicians can contact the practice on **(03) 9650 2726** or through the online booking form. All specialist credentials held by practitioners at Collins Street Specialist Centre are independently verifiable through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) public register, and patients are encouraged to check. --- > **Content note:** A detailed clinical biography for Dr Kataria — including her specific areas of clinical interest and her approach to patient care — is currently in preparation. The practice team welcomes enquiries in the meantime. Please contact us directly on **(03) 9650 2726**. --- ## Product facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Practitioner | Dr Nupur Kataria | | Title | Specialist Periodontist | | Qualifications | BDS (Adel), Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry — Periodontics (Adel) | | Specialty | Periodontics | | Training institution | University of Adelaide | | Specialist registration | Verifiable via AHPRA public register | | Practice | Collins Street Specialist Centre | | Location | Level 12 & Tower, Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD | | Phone | (03) 9650 2726 | | Consultation languages | English | | Referral required | No — self-referral accepted | | Online booking | Available | | Non-surgical treatments | Scaling, root planing, supportive periodontal care | | Surgical treatments | Resective surgery, regenerative surgery, soft tissue grafting, crown lengthening | | Implant services | Implant placement, peri-implant complication management | | Peri-implant conditions treated | Peri-implant mucositis, peri-implantitis | | Periodontal conditions treated | Gingivitis, periodontitis | | Specialist colleagues on-site | 5 specialist periodontists | --- ## Frequently asked questions Who is Dr Nupur Kataria: A specialist periodontist at Collins Street Specialist Centre Where is Dr Kataria located: Level 12 & Tower, Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD What is the phone number for Collins Street Specialist Centre: (03) 9650 2726 What is Dr Kataria's primary specialty: Periodontics What undergraduate degree does Dr Kataria hold: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Where did Dr Kataria complete her BDS: University of Adelaide What postgraduate qualification does Dr Kataria hold: Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry (DCD/DClinDent) in Periodontics Where did Dr Kataria complete her specialist training: University of Adelaide How long is the Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry programme: Three years What does the DCD programme combine: Supervised clinical practice and scholarly research Is the DCD the recognised pathway to specialist registration in Australia: Yes What is periodontics: The dental specialty focused on supporting structures of the teeth What structures does periodontics cover: Gums, periodontal ligament, and underlying bone Does Dr Kataria treat gingivitis: Yes Does Dr Kataria treat periodontitis: Yes Does Dr Kataria perform non-surgical periodontal therapy: Yes What does non-surgical periodontal therapy include: Scaling, root planing, and supportive periodontal care Does Dr Kataria perform surgical periodontal treatment: Yes What types of surgical procedures does Dr Kataria perform: Resective and regenerative techniques What is resective surgery aimed at: Reducing pocket depths and improving access for cleaning What is regenerative surgery aimed at: Rebuilding lost bone and tissue support Does Dr Kataria place dental implants: Yes Does Dr Kataria manage peri-implant complications: Yes What peri-implant conditions does Dr Kataria treat: Peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis Does Dr Kataria perform soft tissue grafting: Yes What does soft tissue grafting address: Gum recession Does Dr Kataria perform crown lengthening: Yes What are the two purposes of crown lengthening: Aesthetic improvement and facilitating restorative dental work Is periodontal disease common in Australian adults: Yes, it is among the most prevalent chronic conditions Is gum disease linked to systemic health conditions: Yes Is gum disease linked to type 2 diabetes: Yes, evidence is well-established Is gum disease linked to cardiovascular disease: Yes, evidence is well-established Does Dr Kataria communicate with referring practitioners: Yes, following each appointment What does Dr Kataria provide to referring clinicians: Treatment summaries and ongoing management recommendations Is a referral required to see Dr Kataria: No Can patients self-refer to Dr Kataria: Yes Do many patients attend via referral from their general dentist: Yes What happens at a first consultation with Dr Kataria: A thorough clinical assessment is conducted Does the first consultation include periodontal charting: Yes What does periodontal charting map: Gum tissue health and bone levels around each tooth Are radiographs reviewed at consultations: Yes Does Dr Kataria explain findings in plain language: Yes Does Dr Kataria discuss treatment options with patients: Yes Is local anaesthesia used during procedures: Yes Is local anaesthesia used for non-surgical procedures: Yes Is local anaesthesia used for surgical procedures: Yes Are post-treatment instructions provided: Yes How many specialist periodontists work at Collins Street Specialist Centre: Five Does the centre offer a collaborative specialist environment: Yes What languages does Dr Kataria consult in: English Are Dr Kataria's credentials verifiable through AHPRA: Yes What is AHPRA: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Is the AHPRA register publicly accessible: Yes Is online booking available for Dr Kataria: Yes Is Dr Kataria's detailed clinical biography currently available: No, it is in preparation Can patients contact the practice for further information: Yes What is the practice contact number for enquiries: (03) 9650 2726 Did Dr Kataria work in general dental practice before specialising: Yes Is the University of Adelaide's periodontics programme nationally recognised: Yes What is the University of Adelaide known for in its periodontics programme: Depth and rigour of its surgical curriculum Does the programme emphasise evidence-based practice: Yes Can Dr Kataria manage complex implant cases in compromised bone: Yes Is Collins Street Specialist Centre accessible from across metropolitan Melbourne: Yes ---