Achievement and Awards

Dr. Shah has received numerous awards and achievements over the years in her continued education, quest for excellence, and community outreach activities.

Prestigious Awards:

Life Long Learning and Service Award, (1% of Dentists in USA) by Academy of General Dentistry
Master of the Academy of General Dentistry 2004, (less than 2% of US dentists). Academy of General Dentistry
Fellow, Academy Of General Dentistry.(Less than 4% US Dentist)
America’s Top Dentist Award 2003-2004, 2020 by Consumer’s Research Council of America
Top Dentist in Holmdel by International Association of Dentists.
President, Monmouth-Ocean County Dental Society, 2002-2003
Leadership award, New Jersey State General Assembly
Distinguished Service Award, New Jersey Dental Association, For Monmouth-Ocean County,
National Register’s Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals 2005-2006.
Woman Of Distinction, Holmdel, NJ chapter 2018.
Leadership Award, Monmouth-Ocean County Dental Society.
Patient’s Choice Winner, Opencare. For commitment to Quality Patient Care.
Governor Of NJ Appreciation letter for achievement of MAGD through Continuing Education.
United Concordia, Outstanding Service as a Participating Dental Office

Academic Achievements:

Completion of 1000 Continuing Education Courses award, State Dental Society Of NY.
Continuing Dental Education Program American Dental Association, The Journal of the American Dental Association’s

Infection Control:

Infection Control and Basic Science, State of NY.
Infection Control Certification, The State of New York,
Environmental Safety Program and OSHA Blood borne Pathogens certification, 9th District Dental Society, NY
Elected Member, The New York Academy of Sciences

Periodontal(Gum) Treatment:

Bone and Soft Tissue Grafting, Course Completion, Medical University of South Carolina,
Alveolar Ridge Preservation, Participation Continuing Education, The Perio Institute’s
Periodontal Surgical Skills, Participation Continuing Education, The Perio Institute’s
Crown Lengthening, Participation Continuing Education, The Perio Institute’s

Oral Surgery and Implant Dentistry:

Oral Surgery Workshop, Participation Continuing Education, The Perio Institute’s
Associate Fellow and member, The American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Member 2009-2017
Implant Maxi Course, NYU,, American Academy Of Implant Dentistry,
Implant Prosthetics, Level I, II and III. By Americus Dental Lab.
Peer Practicum In Implant Dentistry, Schneider and Centerpulse Dental Inc

Orthodontics, TMJ and Sleep Apnea:

Completed Orthodontic Success Program by Mid America Ortho Society
Straight Wire Orthodontics Program completion, International Association Orthodontics(IAO)
Member of IAO
Invisalign Certification.
Ortho-Clear Certification.
TMJ Excellence certification, TMJ Institute of America,
Sleep Apnea Program certification, Brock Rondeau, IAO.

Enteral Sedation:

Completed Enteral Sedation Programs, Jersey Shore University Medical Center and The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine,
– Review of Enteral Sedation and Associated Complications
– Emergency Medicine
– Enteral Conscious Sedation – A Comprehensive Review

Cosmetic Dentistry:

Administration of Injectable Dermal Filler Pharmacology in A Safe and Effective Manner, Jersey Shore University Medical Center Dental Education Program,

Endodontics:

Completed course series from Buchanan and Ruddle Lecture Series,

Pediatric Dentistry:

Cavity Free Kids course series completion, Pediatric Dentistry for Family Dentists.

Community Service Awards:

Center for Talented Youth, Johns Hopkins University, Master of Ceremonies Appreciation Award
New Jersey Foundation of Dentistry for Persons with Disabilities, Award from Donated Dental Services
President, George W Bush, appreciation letter for participation in Donated Dental Service Volunteer Program.
Give Kids A Smile 2006, American Dental Association.
Project Hope, Certificate of Appreciation 2010
National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund, Certificate of Appreciation 2002
Colgate Dental Health Education Advisors Board, Furthering Patient Education in the Interest of Dental Health Award
Monmouth-Ocean County Dental Society, Advancement of Children’s Dental Health Month
The Nature Conservancy, Certificate of Recognition for Contributions to Conservation Efforts.
Certificate Of Appreciation from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for outstanding leadership, commitment and support in the battle against Cancer.
Volunteer Monmouth County Cancer Coalition Program
American Heart Association
American Red Cross
Father Flanagan’s Boys Home
Volunteer Special Olympics.