Dr Evan G Kakulas

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Born and raised in Western Australia, Dr Evan Kakulas received his Bachelor in Dental Science from the University of Western Australia in 1981. Afterwards, he worked in general dental practice for eight years.

Evan commenced his formal training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Melbourne. He trained at many hospitals, including the Royal Melbourne and Royal Children’s Hospitals.

Evan completed his thesis in orthognathic jaw surgery and therefore his Masters Degree to gain specialist recognition as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in 1995.

Following his specialist qualifications in Australia, Dr Kakulas undertook further training with fellowship rotation in Dalhousie University, Canada. He worked under famous surgeon, Dr David Precious. He attained fellowships at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School with renowned surgeons Dr John M, Dr Leonard K, and Dr Bonnie P. A visiting fellow at the University of South Texas saw the completion of his North American fellowship.

Eventually, Dr Kakulas returned home to Western Australia where he joined Dr Kim Bennet at West Perth Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1997.

Moreover, Evan is passionate about his roles in the public hospital system, namely Royal Perth Hospital. Presently, he is the Head of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service at Perth Children’s Hospital.

Concurrently, Dr Kakulas contributes to post graduate surgical training in his field in Western Australia.

He has given lectures at local, state and national levels in both dental and specialist fields. Dr Kakulas has also published in his areas of special interest including paediatric and orthognathic surgeries.

Additionally, Dr Kakulas is a Paul Harris Fellow and a foundation member of the Art Gallery of Western Australia.

Dr Evan G Kakulas is the owner of West Perth Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the license holder and director of Kings Park Day Hospital.

Associations

Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons

Australian and New Zealand Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

Australian Dental Association

British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

Pierre Fauchard Association

International College of Dentists

Publications

• Kakulas EG Smith AC “Pleomorphic adenoma of the accessory parotid gland” JOMS 1994
• Wong GB, Kakulis EG, Mulliken JB. “Analysis of fronto-orbital advancement for Apert, Crouzon, Pfeiffer, and Saethre-Chotzen syndromes.” Plast Reconstr Surg. 2000 105(7):2314-23
• Walters M, Claes P, Kakulas E, Clement JG. “Robust and regional 3D facial asymmetry assessment in hemimandibular hyperplasia and hemimandibular elongation anomalies.” Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2013 42(1):36-42