Dr. Victoria Perchyonok is an Oral Health Therapist (Adult Scope) with a PhD in Free Radical Chemistry from the University of Melbourne and a Graduate Certificate in Dementia Care from the University of Tasmania. She is passionate about improving oral health care for people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and other neurodegenerative conditions, recognising the essential role of oral health in swallowing, comfort, and quality of life. Victoria brings experience across aged care, home-based services, and academic teaching, with a focus on embedding oral health into multidisciplinary care pathways.
She co-leads the Smart Smiles Initiative and Healthy Smiles, Healthy Futures, programs dedicated to providing accessible oral health education, carer training, and preventative care for vulnerable communities. As a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Melbourne, Victoria is involved in training the next generation of oral health professionals and advocating for innovative, patient-centred approaches to care. Her work emphasises dignity, inclusion, and collaboration, ensuring that oral health is recognised as a vital part of comprehensive care for people living with MND.
