Dr. Mallika Murali, DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Mallika Murali, who serves patients in Chatham, New Jersey.

An established dentist, Dr. Murali works with patients at her private practice – Chatham Center for Cosmetic and Family Dentistry – in Chatham, New Jersey.

She came to love dentistry after an accident in college caused her to break her front tooth. She was taken under the wing and mentored by the doctor who helped her. She vowed to always care for her patients the way she was cared for in her time of fear. She aims to create a peaceful experience for her patients, while providing quality work and service. She is happiest when her patients are happy too.

Academically, Dr. Murali earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at New York University College of Dentistry and her undergraduate degree from George Washington University. She also completed her Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She received additional training at the Montefiore Medical Center prior to her work in private practice. 

On a professional level, she is an active member of the New Jersey Dental Association and the American Dental Association.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.

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