Anik Saha (Nik)
Dr. Saha is a highly experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon whose expertise spans multiple disciplines. He holds both medical and dental degrees, earned with honors, along with a Master of Surgery. This robust academic foundation propelled him into the challenging field of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Over 15 years of rigorous training at numerous esteemed hospitals across Victoria have refined his skills.
He subsequently underwent further subspecialty training in minimally invasive temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery in Sydney, becoming one of the few surgeons in Australia performing TMJ arthroscopy and complete TMJ alloplastic joint replacement.
Dr. Saha has a particular interest in the surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, utilizing his extensive knowledge to improve patients' sleep quality and overall health. He understands the profound impact of bite, appearance, and breathing issues, offering comprehensive solutions.
Beyond his private practice, Dr. Saha serves as a consultant surgeon at Monash Health. Here, he applies his skills to restore function and appearance to patients with severely damaged facial structures, including eye sockets, cheekbones, and jaws, often resulting from motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, and trauma. He is also the lead lecturer at the Melbourne Dental School in the University of Melbourne of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, in the faculty of medicine, dentistry and health sciences.
In addition to his surgical practice, Dr. Saha is currently pursuing a Juris Doctor degree to extend his scope to healthcare law.
Who are Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons?
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons stand at the crossroads of medicine, dentistry, and artistry. Their journey is a rigorous ascent, demanding mastery of intricate anatomy, surgical precision, and an artist's eye for facial harmony.
It takes a minimum of fifteen years of dedicated training to sculpt them into architects of the face, able to restore function, rebuild confidence, and rewrite destinies with every meticulous stitch.
Beyond surgeons, they're sculptors of the face, restoring smiles, correcting deformities, and reconstructing lives with precision and empathy.
Publications
Sklavos A, Saha A, Beteramia D, Hyam D, Breik O. Publications by Australian and New Zealand Authors in three major oral and maxillofacial surgery journals. ANZAOMS Journal. Accepted for publication.
Tran V, Mian M, Sreedharan S, Robertson R, Saha A, Tadakamadla SK, Lee K. Oral and maxillofacial injuries associated with e-cigarette explosions: a systematic review and management guidelines proposal. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2023 Feb 14.
Saha A, Sklavos A, Beteramia D, Hyam D. Changing Publication Trends in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery. 2022 Jul 4:1-8.
Chen L, Chia C, Saha A. Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms and Agranulocytosis Presenting as Cervical Lymphadenopathy. Hospital Pharmacy. 2022 Feb;57(1):130-4.
Beteramia D, Sklavos A, Saha A, Hyam D. A 21-year analysis of the publication patterns and level of scientific evidence in three major oral and maxillofacial surgery journals. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2021 Jun 1;50(6):843-9.
Hoang MD, Saha A, McMillan B. Chronic odontogenic nasal discharge: report of two cases. Australian Dental Journal. 2021 Jun;66(2):201-4.
Hoang MD, Saha A, McMillan B. Chronic odontogenic nasal discharge: report of two cases. Australian Dental Journal. 2021 Jun;66(2):201-4.
Saha A, Tocaciu S, Subramanian B. Primary xanthoma of the mandible—A case report. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2018 Feb 1;76(2):374-e1.