Dr. Purvi V. Shah is a uniquely qualified pediatric dentist with experience in child nutrition, pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. Her practice philosophy is shaped by her experience providing dental care since 2004 combined with her prior experience as a nutritionist working with children. Her experience shapes her belief that “Oral health, craniofacial development, and good nutrition play a vital role in a child's healthy growth and development, overall well-being, and quality of life.”
Dr. Shah's outstanding care for children has continually earned her recognition from her peers and the public at large. This is evidenced by the fact that Dr. Shah served as chief resident pediatric dentistry at The Children's Hospital, Denver. Since 2009, she has annually and consistently been recognized as a Top Pediatric Dentist in Castle Rock, CO (as published in 5280 magazine based on peer feedback). At the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Dr. Shah was awarded the Spurgeon Dental Class Award, the American Dental Education Association's Preventive Dentistry Award, and the Marvin J. Block Community Dentistry Award for community service. 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.
In addition to awards received, Dr. Shah's research studies have been published and cited in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry, a publication internationally recognized as the leading journal of pediatric dentistry. Dr. Shah is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), is an AAPD Fellow *, and also has a MS in Nutrition. Dr. Shah is committed to providing the best care possible to children. As part of her commitment to caring for children's development, Dr. Shah has provided voluntary pediatric dental services in the Appalachian communities in North Carolina, Romania, and Uganda.
