Dr Victoria Perchyonok is an Oral Health Therapist (Adult Scope), researcher, and Clinical Lecturer at the University of Melbourne with a strong focus on preventative and community-based oral health care. Her work centres on improving access to oral health services for older adults and individuals living with neurodegenerative conditions, particularly within aged care settings.

Dr Perchyonok co-leads the Smart Smiles Initiative alongside Dental Prosthetist Rachael Starr, a community-driven program designed to integrate oral health into routine aged care through education, early intervention, and minimally invasive treatment approaches. The initiative focuses on empowering care staff, supporting families, and delivering practical, person-centred oral health solutions that prioritise comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Her clinical and academic work bridges the gap between oral health and general health, with particular interest in dementia care, Motor Neurone Disease, and chronic disease management. Dr Perchyonok is actively involved in developing innovative education programs for healthcare professionals and contributes to research and publications focused on improving oral health outcomes in vulnerable populations.

Through her work, she advocates for a shift towards preventative, ethical, and accessible oral health care, with a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration and sustainable models of care.