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The South Asian Dental Platform

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Discover Desidentists

We offer a comprehensive platform designed for South Asian dentists and professionals in the field of dentistry with unparalleled networking opportunities, educational resources, and a strong community. 

WHAT WE OFFER

Networking

Educational events

Educational events

  • Access to social media platform
  • Access to in person/zoom networking events 
  • Access to mentorship programs for dental students and pre-dental students
  • Includes networking socials 

Educational events

Educational events

Educational events

  • Case based study sessions with guest speakers 
  • Access to zoom/ in person educational events
  •  Courses  (CE)
  • Access to links to other educational opportunities 

Promotion

Educational events

Promotion

  • For product, educational videos, services, practices or individual promotion
  • Hosting/sharing events
  • Social media dental spotlights, reels, and posts 
  • A feature on a monthly e-newsletter article 

MEMBERSHIP iNFORMATION

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MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION LINK

click on Register Here to get access to our online form and to join

REGISTER HERE

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM REGISTRATION LINK

click on Register Here to get access to our online form and to join

REGISTER HERE

DesiDentists Board

FOUNDER & CEO: Nadia Malik

FOUNDER & CEO: Nadia Malik

FOUNDER & CEO: Nadia Malik



Nadia is a fourth year dental student in the Boston area. She completed her undergraduate degree at Marquette University and had attained her Masters in Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in Oral Biology at Rutgers University School of Graduate Studies.


She will be pursuing a general practice residency program after graduation and ai



Nadia is a fourth year dental student in the Boston area. She completed her undergraduate degree at Marquette University and had attained her Masters in Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in Oral Biology at Rutgers University School of Graduate Studies.


She will be pursuing a general practice residency program after graduation and aims to continue her passion to expand DesiDentists in the near future. 




CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER: Dr. Ahad Saqib

FOUNDER & CEO: Nadia Malik

FOUNDER & CEO: Nadia Malik



Dr. Saqib is a restorative and cosmetic dentist based in Springfield, Missouri, practicing at Access Dental, Dentures, & Implants. He had completed his undergraduate studies in Health Policy and Administration at Penn State University. 


Dr. Saqib earned his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from New York University. He recently obtained his Fell



Dr. Saqib is a restorative and cosmetic dentist based in Springfield, Missouri, practicing at Access Dental, Dentures, & Implants. He had completed his undergraduate studies in Health Policy and Administration at Penn State University. 


Dr. Saqib earned his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from New York University. He recently obtained his Fellowship in Surgical Implantology from the Misch & Resnick Implant Institute.



CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA OFFICER: Dr. Ruchi Mathur

FOUNDER & CEO: Nadia Malik

CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA OFFICER: Dr. Ruchi Mathur



Dr. Mathur is currently completing her AEGD residency program in Baltimore, Maryland. She attained her undergraduate degree at the University of Maryland and both her Masters in the Oral Health Sciences and her Doctorate in Dental Medicine degrees at Boston University.  


She was an active member of the pre-doctoral community during her tim



Dr. Mathur is currently completing her AEGD residency program in Baltimore, Maryland. She attained her undergraduate degree at the University of Maryland and both her Masters in the Oral Health Sciences and her Doctorate in Dental Medicine degrees at Boston University.  


She was an active member of the pre-doctoral community during her time in Boston and hopes to continue her community involvement in with dentistry in the Washington D.C. metro area.

CHIEF STRATEGY & ENGAGEMENT OFFICER: Aalia Khan

FOUNDER & CEO: Nadia Malik

CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA OFFICER: Dr. Ruchi Mathur



Aalia is a first year dental student in the VA area. She was the President of ASDA-Predental Club at VT, the Community Service Chair for Volunteers Around the World Dental Chapter at VT, and has completed service through Missions of Mercy. 


Throughout her time in dental school, she is actively pursuing involvement in various dental organizations.

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

Click on the button below for the link to our online application

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DesiDentists TEam

Public Outreach Director (position open)

Our public outreach member connects with various dentists and dental students on organizing events for educational or networking purposes. 

Mentorship Program Director (position open)

The Mentorship Program Director matches pre-dental students with dental students for building relationships, guidance, and networking. 

DesiDentists Journalist (position open)

Our journalists focus on highlighting unique experiences in dentistry or stories of professionals/students through out monthly e-news article, through dental spotlights, and the Desidentists social media. 

Dental Director- Position filled- Dr. Khizer Hafeez

Our Dental Director focuses on aiding dental students or practicing dentists through the group chat/email list for networking events, educational events, and any inquires. 

Pre-Dental Director- (Position Open)

Our Pre-Dental Director focuses on aiding those on the pre-dental track through the pre-dental group chat/email list for networking events, educational events, any questions, and getting connected for mentorship. 

UPCOMING 2025 EVENTS

3/12/25

Day in the life- LIVE with Dental Student Sonia Khan

INSTAGRAM LIVE

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Event Details

3/12/25

Day in the life- LIVE with Dental Student Sonia Khan

Learn about the day in the life with Dental Student Sonia Khan 

INSTAGRAM LIVE

V

3/12/25

PRE-DENTAL EVENT: Applying to Dental School

8pm EST

ZOOM

Event Details

3/12/25

PRE-DENTAL EVENT: Applying to Dental School

Learn about what makes a good applicant for applying to dental school 

8pm EST

ZOOM

3/27/25

Case study with Dr. Usama Azad

8pm EST

ZOOM

Event Details

3/27/25

Case study with Dr. Usama Azad

Smile Design, photography and more!

8pm EST

ZOOM

3/25- (day tbd)

Interview with Yash and Dr. Alqaderi

TBD

TBD

Event Details

3/25- (day tbd)

Interview with Yash and Dr. Alqaderi

Research is important for furthering dentistry! Learn more about this team's new AI and how it impacts dentistry!

TBD

TBD

Past 2025 EVENTS

2/7/25

Application Ambassadors Go LIVE

9:30pm EST

instagram LIVE

Event Details

2/7/25

Application Ambassadors Go LIVE

Interested in learning more about the application process to get into dental school or residency? Well this team of dentists are here to hel...

Event Details

9:30pm EST

instagram LIVE

2/12/25

Day in the life- LIVE with Dr. Dylan Sharma

9:30pm EST

instagram LIVE

Event Details

2/12/25

Day in the life- LIVE with Dr. Dylan Sharma

Learn about the day in the life with Dr. Dylan Sharma!

9:30pm EST

instagram LIVE

2/17/25

Case Study with Dr. Ahad Saqib

8pm EST

ZOOM

Event Details

2/17/25

Case Study with Dr. Ahad Saqib

Interested in learning about restorative and prosthetics smile design! Dr. S has you covered

8pm EST

ZOOM

2/25/25

Smile Make Over with Dr. Ghazia Khan

8pm EST

ZOOM

Event Details

2/25/25

Smile Make Over with Dr. Ghazia Khan

Smile Make Over queen Dr. Khan discusses treatment planning, pre and post op pictures, and bringing back patients smiles

8pm EST

ZOOM

10/25/23

Preparing for Pediatric Residency with Dr. Roony

8pm EST

ZOOM

Event Details

10/25/23

Preparing for Pediatric Residency with Dr. Roony

We invite you to learn more on how to apply to pediatric residency and things that will make you stand out as an applicant!

8pm EST

ZOOM

More Events

PAST 2024 EVENTS

8/23/23

Case Study: "Bringing it all Together" with Dr. Dylan Sharma

8pm EST

ZOOM

8/23/23

Case Study: "Bringing it all Together" with Dr. Dylan Sharma

8pm EST

ZOOM

9/6/23

Pre-dental Timeline + Q/A session

8pm EST

ZOOM

9/6/23

Pre-dental Timeline + Q/A session

8pm EST

ZOOM

9/13/23

Preparing for Endo Residency with Dr. Fahad Zaman, Dr. Kisa Iqbal, Dr. Neha Ainpudi, and Dr. Harkoma

8pm EST

ZOOM

9/13/23

Preparing for Endo Residency with Dr. Fahad Zaman, Dr. Kisa Iqbal, Dr. Neha Ainpudi, and Dr. Harkoma

8pm EST

ZOOM

9/27/23

Preparing for Ortho Residency with Dr. Neil Singh, Dr. Bilal Chaudhary, and Dr. Chitre

8pm EST

ZOOM

9/27/23

Preparing for Ortho Residency with Dr. Neil Singh, Dr. Bilal Chaudhary, and Dr. Chitre

8pm EST

ZOOM

10/25/23

Preparing for Pediatric Residency with Dr. Roony

8pm EST

ZOOM

10/25/23

Preparing for Pediatric Residency with Dr. Roony

8pm EST

ZOOM

More Events

past2024 events continued

10/31/23

Mental Health Awareness for South Asians in Dentistry with Dr. Hamza Gaj DDS

7pm EST

Instagram Live

10/31/23

Mental Health Awareness for South Asians in Dentistry with Dr. Hamza Gaj DDS

7pm EST

Instagram Live

9/6/23

Botox in Dentistry with Dr. Sonali Demla DDS

8pm EST

ZOOM

9/6/23

Botox in Dentistry with Dr. Sonali Demla DDS

8pm EST

ZOOM

1/4/24

Dental Aesthetic Series with Dr. Fareed T DDS

8pm EST

ZOOM

1/4/24

Dental Aesthetic Series with Dr. Fareed T DDS

8pm EST

ZOOM

3/5/24

Practice Management Basics with Dr. Rehan Shahid

8pm EST

ZOOM

3/5/24

Practice Management Basics with Dr. Rehan Shahid

8pm EST

ZOOM

4/2/24

Prosthodontics Residency with Dr. Shazeen Rattansi and Dr. Joel Anil

8pm EST

ZOOM

4/2/24

Prosthodontics Residency with Dr. Shazeen Rattansi and Dr. Joel Anil

8pm EST

ZOOM

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