Anik Saha (Nik)
Dr Saha is an accomplished oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a leading expert in his field. He serves as the director of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery teaching at the prestigious Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne, where he oversees and guides the education of future specialists in this complex field.
In addition to his academic contributions, Dr Saha is a consultant surgeon at Monash Health, specialising in the reconstruction of complex facial injuries. He provides expert surgical care for patients with severe facial injuries, including those affecting the eyes, cheekbones, and jaw.
Dr Saha's commitment to patient care extends to his private practice where he offers a comprehensive range of treatments. His areas of interest include:
Wisdom teeth removal
Dental implants (including zygomatic implants)
Bone grafting
Jaw surgery, including surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea
Minimally invasive temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery
He is one of the few surgeons in Australia performing TMJ arthroscopy and complete TMJ alloplastic joint replacement.
Dr Saha possesses an impressive academic background, holding both medical and dental degrees with honours, as well as a Master of Surgery. This exceptional foundation has been complemented by extensive training at renowned hospitals throughout Victoria, including advanced subspecialty training in Sydney.
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.