Dr Richard Harris

Dr Richard Harris is a highly qualified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who provides comprehensive surgical care for conditions affecting the mouth, face, and jaws. He is dual-qualified as both a Medical Practitioner and a Dentist, allowing him to approach complex surgical challenges with a unique and thorough perspective. Dr Harris manages a broad spectrum of cases, ranging from routine dentoalveolar procedures to complex facial reconstructive surgeries. He is particularly dedicated to delivering patient-centred care, ensuring that each individual receives a reassuring and professional experience throughout their treatment journey.

His clinical interests encompass the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with a particular focus on facial trauma reconstruction and the management of facial skin lesions. Dr Harris is highly skilled in performing advanced procedures such as corrective jaw (orthognathic) surgery, complex dental extractions, wisdom teeth removal, and dental implantology, including bone grafting and sinus lift procedures. His extensive training also extends to sports medicine, where he has served as a Team Physician for elite international athletes, and he regularly collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex orbital and skull tumours.

Dr Harris began his academic journey by earning a Bachelor of Science with Honours, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Bone Biology and Biomechanics from the University of New South Wales, where he also worked as an Anatomy Lecturer. He then completed his dental degree at the University of Sydney and his medical degree at the University of Queensland. After completing his medical residency, he undertook advanced surgical training in plastic, reconstructive, and maxillofacial surgery across several major tertiary hospitals. Dr Harris holds a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is an active member of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and serves as a faculty member for the Asia-Pacific Cranio-Maxillo-Facial division of the Association of Osteosynthesis, where he contributes to training future surgeons.