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Dr Mala Desai
Dr Desai has a busy and innovative private specialist practice restricted to paediatric dentistry in Balwyn, Victoria. She is also a part time senior consultant at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, where she treats children with salivary drooling and oral motor dysfunction. Dr Desai and has also been actively involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and examining at the University of Melbourne/Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne since herself graduating from the University of Melbourne. Dr Desai has held leadership positions on various committees including the AAPD and the ANZSPD(VB). Recently, she was invited to join the Membership Committee of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD) - an exciting and challenging role for her, as she represents her country and collaborates with paediatric dentists world-wide to improve the oral health of children.
Over the years, Dr Desai has presented many lectures and workshops locally and internationally on various aspects of paediatric dentistry. Her research interests include dentistry for children with disabilities and special needs, developmental dental defects, dental trauma, pulp therapy and restorative treatment in the primary and young permanent dentition.
As an active member of her local Rotary Group, Dr Desai also provides voluntary dental care and oral health education to underprivileged communities in various countries including India, Africa and Vietnam. Her interests outside dentistry are varied and revolve around a busy family life. Dr Desai loves travelling, reading, craft and creative cooking together with her husband and three boys.
