Your first visit to our practice establishes a vital foundation for our relationship with you. During the first visit, we make sure to obtain important background information and give you time to get to know our staff. To understand what to expect from your first visit to our practice, please read through this page.
Our friendly staff is dedicated to caring for you and your entire family's oral health and well-being. We take the time to create a personalized treatment for each patient and we offer a wide range of services. It is our goal to make your visit with us an extremely pleasant one and to send you home with a beautiful and healthy smile.
Your first visit to our office is designed to get you better acquainted with all we offer as well as introduce you to our caring staff. On your first visit, we will review your medical and dental histories and evaluate your oral health. We will take digital x-rays of your teeth and explain to you whether or not you will require any dental treatment.
He earned his dental degree from Tufts University, Boston in 1996. He finished one year of Advanced Education in Dentistry at University of Michigan. Then he pursued 3-year-specialty training in periodontics (gum specialty) and dental implants at Louisiana State University. Dr. Atassi has two master degrees, and he is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.
Dr. Malik obtained his Bachelors of Science with emphasis in Bio-Physics and Molecular Biology in 1999. Dr. Malik then attended New York University College of Dentistry where he received his degree in 2003. After dental school Dr. Malik attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey where he completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery in 2008.
Dr. Malik is an active member of the community and enjoys participating with non-profit groups like The Smile Train and Easter Seals Organization that benefit patients with mental disability and financial hardship.
With his extensive training and clinical expertise, Dr. Malik has become the leading provider in the Bar Attachment Denture procedure. Also, placement of zygomatic and pterygoid maxillary implants as well as onlay symphyseal/ramus and iliac crest hip bone grafts for patients who have upper (maxillary) and lower (mandibular) deficiencies. He has extensive training in advanced facial reconstruction with implants around the world with Dr. Yvan Fortin in Montreal Canada, Dr. Carlos Aparicio in Madrid Spain and Dr. Thomas Balchi in Philadelphia Pennsylvania and Dr. Peter Dawson occlusal equilibration.
My name is Sunil Sinha and I am the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon. I am happy to be given the opportunity to treat patients for their Oral & Facial surgery needs . I understand that for most people surgery can be a stressful event. My primary goal is to educate you regarding your options, answer all of your questions and make you feel more comfortable and relaxed about the procedure.
I graduated from New York University College of Dentistry in 2002. I completed my Oral & Maxillofacial surgery residency training at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in 2007. Currently, I am on staff at Advocate Christ Hospital, Palos Hospital and South Suburban Hospital where I am able to take care of patients with complex facial trauma. I also perform procedures involving oral and facial pathology, TMJ, sleep apnea, reconstructive surgery, orthognathic surgery, cosmetic facial surgery and dental implants. I am also Board Certified by the American Board of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family. My wife and I have three sons who keep us busy. We are new to Chicago and enjoy learning about everything this city has to offer. I look forward to grounding my roots here and establishing ties in the community.
