
Specialist in pediatric dentistry with 27 years' experience and academic background
Experience
27 years
Languages
Arabic, English, Gujarati, Hindi
Location
Abu Dhabi
Sees
children
Dr. Malini Shahani Sindhwad is a HAAD-licensed specialist in pediatric dentistry based at NMC Specialty in Abu Dhabi, where she has worked since September 2015. She brings 27 years of clinical and teaching experience in children's dental care, combining private practice with academic leadership across leading dental institutions in India.
Throughout her career, Dr. Sindhwad has held senior academic positions, including Professor at Bharathi Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital in Navi Mumbai (2007–2015), Reader at Yerala Medical Trust's Dental College (2005–2007), and Associate Professor at Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital in Wardha (2002–2005). She also founded and operated Kids Smiles Dental Care Centre in Mumbai (2001–2015), a pediatric dental practice. Her work has been published in specialist dental journals.
Dr. Sindhwad is a good fit for families seeking experienced pediatric dental care, particularly those looking for a dentist trained in both clinical practice and teaching methodology who understands children's dental needs across different age groups.
Special interests: preventive dentistry in children.
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Dental qualifications and specialist training in pediatric dentistry
Multiple institutions including Bharathi Vidyapeeth Dental College, Yerala Medical Trust Dental College, Sharad Pawar Dental College, and Govt. Medical College & Hospital, India
HAAD Licensed Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry
NMC Specialty, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · 2015–present
Pediatric Dentist and Clinic Owner
Kids Smiles Dental Care Centre, India · 2001–2015
Professor
Bharathi Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital, India · 2007–2015
Reader
Yerala Medical Trust Dental College, India · 2005–2007
Associate Professor
Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital, India · 2002–2005
Lecturer
Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Mumbai, India · 1999–2002
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, Gujarati, Hindi.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Royal Medical Centre, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Dental Anxiety in Children, Gum Disease in Children, Tooth Decay in Children.
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