Meet Best Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in Chicago, Dr. Shuaib Malik, DDS

Dr. Malik earned his Bachelor of Science with an emphasis in Bio-Physics and Molecular Biology in 1999. He then attended New York University College of Dentistry, receiving his degree in 2003. Following dental school, Dr. Malik completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey in 2008.

As a leading oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Malik specializes in complex dental implant procedures for patients with challenging cases, including severe maxillary and mandibular deficiencies. His expertise includes the Bar Attachment Denture procedure, placement of zygomatic and pterygoid maxillary implants, onlay symphyseal/ramus and iliac crest hip bone grafts, full arch implants, and advanced facial reconstruction. He has trained extensively with world-renowned experts in Canada, Spain, and around the world. Dr. Malik also routinely performs facial cosmetics, facial trauma, TMJ procedures, bone grafting, pathology, dental implants, sedation, and wisdom teeth extractions.

Dr. Malik is a sought-after lecturer and trainer, educating surgeons and dentists worldwide on complex surgical techniques. He speaks on full arch implants at national symposia main stages and prestigious institutions like Massachusetts General Hospital (Harvard Oral Surgery) and Mayo Clinic Rochester (Oral Surgery). As a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for major implant companies including BioHorizons and Nobel Biocare, he shares cutting-edge insights. Additionally, he serves as KOL and head surgeon lead at restor3D, designing innovative solutions for atrophic maxilla and mandible to restore function and aesthetics for patients in need of advanced dental implants.

Committed to global humanitarian efforts, Dr. Malik actively participates in non-profit organizations like Smile Train and Easter Seals, supporting patients with disabilities and financial hardships. He has led surgical mission trips worldwide, treating cleft lip/palate, facial deformities, and other conditions in countries including Bangladesh (2009), Haiti (2012), Turkey and Lebanon (2013-2015 for Syrian refugees), Cambodia, Kenya, Nepal, Sierra Leone, and Guatemala. Locally, he has provided free treatments in New Lenox (2014) and continues to give back to his community.

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Malik is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, certified skydiver, hang glider, and pilot. He enjoys traveling and mountain climbing, passions that fuel his adventurous spirit and global perspective.