Restorative Dentistry · Periodontics · Sydney
Restorative foundations.
Periodontal direction.
Restorative dentistry with periodontal thinking at the centre of treatment planning — building toward the perio–prosthodontic interface.
Lane Cove · North Sydney · Cremorne · Mosman · Neutral Bay · Crows Nest · Chatswood · Hunters Hill · Sydney North Shore
Clinical · Academic · Interdisciplinary
About
Dr Prajakta Karkare (Praj) — restorative dentist, clinician-researcher and future specialist trainee in Periodontics.
I am a Sydney-based dentist working across the North Shore, with a Master of Clinical Dentistry in Restorative Dentistry from Newcastle University, United Kingdom. I have now been accepted into the University of Sydney's three-year Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontics) specialist training program, 2027–2030, alongside advanced periodontal education through the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston and additional postgraduate education through the UCL Eastman Dental Institute, London.
My long-term clinical goal is to work at the perio–prosthodontic interface. With a strong postgraduate foundation in restorative dentistry, I approach complex treatment planning by considering periodontal diagnosis and stability, tooth prognosis, soft-tissue architecture, restorative margins, occlusion, prosthodontic goals and long-term maintenance as parts of the same problem. This supports more comprehensive treatment planning in which periodontal health is considered from the outset — before definitive restorative or prosthodontic care is undertaken.
My developing clinical interests include implant treatment planning, peri-implant tissue health, periodontal regeneration, soft-tissue management and approaches to bone regeneration. My aim is to integrate these periodontal principles with restorative and prosthodontic planning so that complex tooth- and implant-supported rehabilitation is considered from both a biological and restorative perspective.
Alongside clinical dentistry, I maintain a strong interest in research, academic writing and evidence-based clinical systems. My research interests span public oral health, periodontal diagnosis, AI in recall and risk communication, and clinical decision-making at the periodontal–restorative interface, with published and current academic work spanning the Australian Dental Journal, British Dental Journal Team, Frontiers in Dental Medicine and the Journal of the American Dental Association. Current research work continues to focus on making periodontal–restorative decision-making clearer, more measurable and clinically useful.
My philosophy
I believe the mouth should be treated as part of the body, not in isolation. I favour evidence-based treatment planning that considers periodontal biology, medical context, function, occlusion, restorative design, patient goals and long-term maintainability before treatment begins.
Modern monitoring
I use digital scanning, serial clinical records and structured review to help monitor tooth wear from grinding or clenching, changes in gingival recession, tooth position, and the stability of restorations over time. This supports more measurable, preventive and patient-centred care.
Interdisciplinary care
Where appropriate, I also incorporate orthodontic treatment as part of a perio-restorative treatment plan, including planning with Invisalign and Spark when alignment can improve cleansability, restorative design, tissue health or long-term stability.
Beyond dentistry
Outside dentistry and research, I am a mother of two young children and our family also includes a golden retriever. I enjoy kayaking, travelling, exploring cafés, pottery and baking — pursuits that bring creativity, detail and perspective into the way I think and work.