Dr. Purvi V. Shah is a uniquely qualified pediatric dentist committed to providing the best oral health care possible to children with:
- Experience in Child Nutrition counseling
- Experience in Pediatric Dentistry
- Experience in Orthodontics
- Experience and ability to connect and communicate with children assuring them of Dr. Shah’s genuine care for their well-being
- A belief that oral health plays a vital role in a child’s well-being and quality of life. Good Nutrition is essential for healthy growth and development and is best facilitated by Monitored Craniofacial and Orofacial Development, Preventative Care, and Good Oral Hygiene
The science and practice of pediatric dentistry and orthodontics is continually changing with new findings and advances in treatment and technology options emerging every year. Dr. Shah actively pursues continuing education to ensure that she provides the most current and beneficial options, and the best possible experience, to her patients.
Dr. Shah's achievements are testament to her commitment to continuing education and pursuit of excellence in providing the best oral health care to her patients. Dr. Shah's academic learning and achievements include:
Outstanding care for children and Dr. Shah's commitment to improving care has continually earned her recognition from her peers and the community at large:
- Dr. Shah was awarded the Spurgeon Class Award by the School of Dentistry, University North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
- Served as chief resident pediatric dentistry at the Children's Hospital, Colorado
- Annually and consistently, since 2009, been recognized as a Top Pediatric Dentist in Castle Rock, CO (as published in 5280 magazine based on peer feedback)
- Dr. Shah's research studies have been published and cited in the Pediatric Dentistry Journal, a publication internationally recognized as the leading journal of pediatric dentistry
- Dr. Shah serves as an adjunct faculty at the Children's Hospital, Colorado.
Of all her accolades, most valued by her is the trust her patients place in her. The wonderful drawings and notes sent in by her beloved young friends and their parents is something that gives her tremendous joy and pride.
As part of her commitment to caring for children's development, Dr. Shah has provided voluntary pediatric dental services to under served children in Colorado, the Appalachian communities in North Carolina, Romania, and Uganda.
* “AAPD Fellow” is the name of a membership status in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), distinguishing those persons who have contributed above and beyond to the field of pediatric dentistry. Fellows contribute as faculty, volunteers, holding leadership positions as well as actively participating in organized dentistry. Fellows are called upon and respected for their extraordinary commitment to the advancement of the science of pediatric dentistry.
