Babylon Dental Care is thrilled to announce that Dr. Unsa Malik will be joining their team as the newest dentist. A native of Suffolk County, Dr. Malik is returning home to contribute to BDC’s mission of providing exceptional dental care to her fellow Long Islanders.
Dr. Unsa Malik, the latest dentist to join Babylon Dental Care’s team.
“We’re so happy to have found a like-minded provider who knows Long Island and understands our patients,” said Jenn Brown, the director of operations for Babylon Dental Care. “Not only is Dr. Malik a great fit based on her outlook and her goals, but her background working with patients with special needs will help us better serve every member of our community.”
For her part, Dr. Malik is enthusiastic about joining a practice with a strong team dynamic.
“While we treat patients individually, there’s a real collaborative rather than competitive approach,” she said. “Having grown up playing tennis, I enjoy the aspect of being a team player. This dynamic allows each individual to make his or her own unique contribution. And when we work together, we can deliver care that far surpasses our patients’ expectations.”
Dr. Malik grew up in a family of healthcare providers, which helped her understand how rewarding this important field could be. Inspired by their example, she began shadowing various medical professionals at the end of high school, including physicians, dentists, and pharmacists. Dentistry stood out for several reasons. First, she was attracted to the immediate gratification she witnessed in the smiles and increased self-confidence the work brought to patients. Second, the combination of creativity and manual dexterity required in dentistry reminded her of many aspects she enjoyed about playing tennis.
“Dentistry offers a special blend between science and art as well as business and technology,” she said. “I particularly value working with my hands and being creative to help my patients achieve optimal oral health and the smile they desire.”
Set on her path, she attended Smith College and completed her undergraduate work in neuroscience before getting her DMD degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. While there, she worked as a teaching assistant for patients with special needs, which was a major inspiration for her future career path.
“That experience helped me realize that they are a large and often underserved community with needs that must be addressed and cared for in a unique way,” Dr. Malik said. “Everyone is exceptional, and each perceives dental health and oral care differently. This population is really near and dear to my heart, which is why I wanted to focus on them during my residency at Northwell Health.”
When she’s not bringing that passion to serving her patients, Dr. Malik still enjoys playing and watching tennis, which she describes as more of a lifestyle than a hobby. Currently, she’s excited about the 2023 U.S. Open and eagerly anticipates heading to Flushing to watch the action in person.
Dr. Unsa Malik and the other exceptional dentists at Babylon Dental Care are now accepting appointments and are eager to meet new patients. You can find them at their convenient locations at Gateway Plaza in Patchogue and Great South Bay Shopping Center in West Babylon.
About Babylon Dental Care
Since 1983, Babylon Dental Care has taken pride in serving the Long Island community by providing high-quality dental care. We have two locations on the south coast of Suffolk County: Gateway Plaza Shopping Center in Patchogue (499 N Service Rd # 13B, Patchogue, NY 11772) and Great South Bay Shopping Center in West Babylon (785 W Montauk Highway, West Babylon, NY 11704).
Visit us online at www.babylondentalcare.com.
