Dr Ehsan Mellati is a sought-after periodontist in private practice in Chatswood, Sydney and his practice is restricted to periodontics and implant dentistry. He also holds teaching positions at University of Sydney and LaTrobe University. He is the recipient of the prestigious ITI (International Team for Implantology) grant for his postgraduate thesis focusing on healing of hard and soft tissues around immediate implants. He has published several articles in well-respected international journals and has been actively involved in presenting lectures, running CPD events, and teaching dental students and overseas trained dentists. He is an active member of International Team for Implantology, Australian Dental Association, Australian Society of Periodontology, and Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists.