Dr. Mayank Malik
Experience: | 1 year |
Education: | KLEV. K Insitute of Dental Sciences |
Academic degree: | DDS/DMD (Doctor of Dental Surgery / Doctor of Dental Medicine) |
Area of specialization: | I chose orthodontics ’cause I’ve seen first-hand how much a well-aligned smile can do—not just for looks but for a person’s overall confidence and even their health. Fixing crooked teeth or bite issues isn’t just cosmetic; it can cut down on cavities, gum trouble, and jaw pain too. I really try to balance function with esthetics in every treatment. With stuff like digital scans and clear aligners now, things are way more precise—and honestly more comfy for patients too. Some cases def need teamwork with other specialists, and that’s where I feel orthodontics really shows its depth. It’s not just about straight teeth—it’s about building a foundation for oral health that sticks around. |
Achievements: | Over the past few years, I’ve been fortunate enough to cross a few meaningful milestones in orthodontics. One that really stands out was receiving the H.D. Merchant Award in Sept 2024 for my work in preventive orthodontics. Academically, I scored 71.69% in BDS and 76% during my MDS at GDC Aurangabad, which was honestly a tough but rewarding ride. My research has led to a UK-registered patent for an anterior expansion appliance designed specifically for cleft patients. I’ve also had a few papers published in national and international journals over time. One of my case reports, focused on skeletal open bite correction, got selected for presentation at the 3rd IOS Case Report Symposium as well as the IBO online awareness session hosted by SCB Dental College, Cuttack, in 2024. Most recently, I was honored with a fellowship from the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and the felicitation took place in Colombo, Sri Lanka. |
I'm currently working as an Assistant Professor at the Government Dental College and Hospital in Aurangabad, where I also completed my MDS in Orthodontics in 2024 with distinction (76%). Teaching gives me a chance to stay closely connected with both the academic and clinical side of dentistry, and honestly—I learn as much from my students and patients as I try to offer them. My core area of interest lies in orthodontics, especially early intervention and esthetic correction for functional bite issues. Whether it's braces, aligners, or space management, I believe a well-planned smile correction can really change how someone feels about themselves. I try to keep my treatment approach practical and conservative, wherever possible—less discomfort, more efficiency. Besides my clinical and teaching duties, I’ve written and published a few papers in both national and international dental journals. Two of them got pretty good response from peers, which honestly meant a lot to me. Research and writing kind of push me to slow down and think more deeply about the issues we face in dentistry today. It also helps me tweak the way I approach both teaching and treatment, you learn stuff as you go. I’m constantly exploring newer techniques in orthodontic care while keeping the basics strong. Patient comfort, treatment stability, and facial harmony are some of the things I pay attention to—because every case is unique, and one-size-fits-all just doesn’t work in orthodontics. Being in a teaching hospital also means I get to treat a diverse population with a wide range of malocclusions and skeletal patterns. That clinical variety, combined with academic exposure, keeps me sharp and grounded. I don’t claim to have all the answers, but I’m always listening, learning, and refining my work—because that's what good dental care should be about.
