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Dr. Milind Darda is one of Pune’s most respected orthodontists, known for his warm approach, deep expertise, and passion for transforming smiles. With over 21 years of clinical experience, he has successfully delivered 45,000+ smile transformations, including 6,500+ braces cases, 1,500+ Invisalign cases, and 2,000+ dental implant procedures. As the Director of 32Smiles since 2003, Dr. Darda leads a dynamic team of 40+ dental professionals across three modern clinics. Under his leadership, 32Smiles has become a trusted name for ethical, high-quality, and patient-centric dental care. A Black Diamond Invisalign Provider (Top 1% in India), Dr. Darda is also an Invisalign Key Opinion Leader, actively involved in training dentists and advancing aligner treatment in India. His interest in digital dentistry and advanced technology—including CBCT imaging, intraoral scanning, CAD-CAM milling, and 3D model printing—enables him to handle even the most complex orthodontic cases with unmatched precision and efficiency. Dr. Darda is a consultant at Poona Hospital & Research Centre, former Professor & Head at Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College, Lohgaon, and Past Convener of the Pune Orthodontic Study Group. He has been a speaker at numerous national conferences and has published several articles in renowned journals like PubMed and Google Scholar. His research was awarded Best Paper at the International Jain Doctors Conference in 2012. What truly sets him apart is his patient-first philosophy—combining science, technology, and empathy. Dr. Darda is admired by both children and adults for his ability to explain treatments with clarity and confidence, always focusing on delivering healthy, natural, and long-lasting smiles.