Dr. Natalie has been a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon honorary dental society since 1986 and was the recipient of several awards while both in dental school and while specializing in Hamilton Orthodontics.  Her awards include the Mosby Book Award, the Joseph E. Johnson Table Clinic Award (1989), the Great Lakes Association Table Clinic Academic Institution Award and the Research Essay Award of Special Merit from the American Association of Orthododontists for research associated with her postgraduate Orthodontic degree.  Dr. Natalie participated in the dental internship program at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto and was a part-time clinical instructor in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Toronto after graduation.  She was awarded the Dental Student Society's Award from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry for her teaching endeavors.

Dr. Natalie is an active member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, the Ontario Association of Orthodontists, the Canadian Association of Orthodontists, the American Association of Orthodontists (Great Lakes), the Hamilton Academy of Dentistry, the Ontario Dental Association, the Canadian Dental Association and the Toronto Orthodontic Study Club.  Dr. Gaik strives to stay abreast of the very latest in technological advances by regularly attending both continuing education seminars and courses.

Dr. Gaik's objective is to provide patients with the highest quality of Orthodontics in a personal and caring manner.  She believes that successful orthodontic treatment is the result of extensive training, sincere intention, diligent effort and wise decisions. She is committed to creating healthy beautiful smiles in a mannor tailored to individual needs utilizing leading edge technology.