Dr. Cheryl L. Malick, a Naples resident since 1985, celebrates 14 years of serving our community at Dental Excellence, her state-of-the-art office. An alumnae of BarronCollier High School and the University of Florida, she achieved undergraduate honors in engineering sciences with a minor in biomedical engineering prior to attending dentalschool. During her studies, Dr. Malick interned with professors who revolutionized dental and facial prostheses at Florida's renowned dental school, which inspired her to focus on dentistry and graduate with research honors.
Everything about dentistry is engineering, from the immense forces on our teeth and jaw to the mechanical and aesthetic strengths and limitations of the evolving materials used to create long-lasting restorations. Dentistry, at its finest, is the marriage of art and engineering, she explains.
Offering general and aesthetic dental care locally, to her hometown, has been as rewarding as raising her young family where she grew up. This gives her a uniquely balanced outlook. She explains that patients can expect to be seen on time because she dislikes spending her own time in waiting rooms and understands that her patients time is as valuable as her own. Thoughtful scheduling makes doing it all possible, both in and out of the office. As a busy wife and mom of three, ages 7, 9 and 10, Dr. Malick counts cheering on basketball, ballet, flag-football, piano and taekwondo among her favorite activities.
Dr. Malick loves to dispel the mysteries and common fears of dentistry. I enjoy talking with my patients, I want them to know as much about their mouths as I do; were a team, she says. Advanced technologies at Dental Excellence offer patients instant viewing of high-resolution digital images and x-rays taken inside their mouths while consulting on their care. Patients understand when viewing images from inside their own mouths in real time, which helps me respond to their concerns and explain their options, explains Dr. Malick.
Giving back is one of the reasons Dr. Malick is a long-time, certified member of the FBIs National Dental Image Repository Review Panel. This panel aids the FBI in the dental coding of missing and unidentified persons. Forensic dentistry allows me to help those who can no longer help themselves, she says. Dr. Malick is also a member of the Florida Emergency Mortuary Operations Response System. This state organization is deployed after catastrophic events (such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes) to aid in the identification of the victims, bringing closure to families. Dr. Malick and Dental Excellence are also avid supporters of our military troops, families and veterans in both personal and professional endeavors.
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newest oldest highest lowestJelena Savic
2 years ago
I just got off a call with the receptionist who works at Dr. Malick's office. I called to book a consultation with Dr. Malick in order to get some feedback on a recent jaw surgery that I had. There is a "neuromuscular dentistry" subsection on the website under "procedures" which I was interested in chatting to the Dr. about (ordering tests/next steps etc). The receptionist said that they don't do any of the procedures/tests listed and advertised on this section of the website (which was confusing to me, since it is stated that Dr. Malick in fact, does). When I asked more questions, this receptionist dismissed me without answering my questions. She told me to go elsewhere, explaining this is an area Dr. Malick does not address in her practise. Either she is ill informed of Dr. Malick actually does in her practice, the website is providing false information, or she is simply a rude receptionist. I then asked for just a consultation so that I can ask Dr. Malick a few questions on my progress so far (and also because I'm shopping for a new dentist in Naples), and she flat out said "No". I asked for her name - to which she responded by hanging up. Dr. Malick, if you are at all interested in retaining happy patients and new customers, I would strongly advise you to get a new receptionist. July 28, 4:30pm
Jelena Savic
3 years ago
I just got off a call with the receptionist who works at Dr. Malick's office. I called to book a consultation with Dr. Malick in order to get some feedback on a recent jaw surgery that I had. There is a "neuromuscular dentistry" subsection on the website under "procedures" which I was interested in chatting to the Dr. about (ordering tests/next steps etc). The receptionist said that they don't do any of the procedures/tests listed and advertised on this section of the website (which was confusing to me, since it is stated that Dr. Malick in fact, does). When I asked more questions, this receptionist dismissed me without answering my questions. She told me to go elsewhere, explaining this is an area Dr. Malick does not address in her practise. Either she is ill informed of Dr. Malick actually does in her practice, the website is providing false information, or she is simply a rude receptionist. I then asked for just a consultation so that I can ask Dr. Malick a few questions on my progress so far (and also because I'm shopping for a new dentist in Naples), and she flat out said "No". I asked for her name - to which she responded by hanging up. Dr. Malick, if you are at all interested in retaining happy patients and new customers, I would strongly advise you to get a new receptionist. July 28, 4:30pm
Jonathan Corcoran
3 years ago
I'm very happy with Dr. Malick and her staff. They have great bedside manners, are professional and compassionate. Would highly recommend.
Jonathan Corcoran
4 years ago
I'm very happy with Dr. Malick and her staff. They have great bedside manners, are professional and compassionate. Would highly recommend.
J C
5 years ago
Finally, an honest, straight dentist! I got a great checkup/cleaning and everybody was so nice. Come here even if they are not in-network, it's worth it.
J C
6 years ago
Finally, an honest, straight dentist! I got a great checkup/cleaning and everybody was so nice. Come here even if they are not in-network, it's worth it.
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