My profession has given me an opportunity to give people the smile they deserve. Its very rewarding to be an orthodontist. Working with a great team of professionals makes it enjoyable to come to work. Empowering our team to make sure they do what they can to make the patient happy has made our patients experience special. Knowing that we are involved in improving the days of so many people puts a smile on my face. Dr. Desai
Dr. Shyam Desai is a board-certified orthodontist and has been providing his patients with the most advanced and comprehensive orthodontic care since 2008. He enjoys providing quality orthodontic care to patients of all ages. His extensive training and years of experience have given him a strong understanding of diagnosis, treatment planning, biomechanics, and biomaterials, allowing him to provide each patient with the high standard of care they come to expect and deserve. He finds great joy in helping his patients achieve and maintain beautiful, healthy smiles that boost their self-esteem and will give them greater self-confidence for a lifetime.
After graduating from Shelton High School, Dr. Desai went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He continued his education by graduating from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey with his Doctorate of Dental Medicine and attending the University of Connecticut for his Master of Dental Science degree and orthodontic residency training.
Having published his research Dynamic Smile Analysis: Changes with Age, Dr. Desai has a great understanding of what is needed to provide a lasting smile. In addition to regular continuing education, he is also an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Board of Orthodontics, Northeastern Society of Orthodontists, Connecticut State Dental Society, and Local Dental Societies.
Away from the office, Dr. Desai enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife Kinnari, daughters Lana, Lexi, Liya, and son, Luca. He is passionate about health and fitness, and often participates in CrossFit, wiffleball, and basketball. He is also an avid fan of the Yankees, UConn basketball, Giants, and Knicks.
Dr. Ali was born and raised in Upstate New York. She discovered her passion for orthodontics at a young age from her own unique orthodontic treatment. The ability to remodel her patients teeth into a confident smile is what truly interests her in the specialty. Her intensive three-year residency training at the University of Michigan has given her the skillset in diagnosis, treatment planning biomechanics and biomaterials to provide optimal patient-centered care. She is excited to continue providing excellent orthodontic care to her patients in Connecticut.
Dr. Ali is adamant about giving back to her profession. Throughout her training, she provided dental care to underprivileged communities in the US, as well as internationally in Chile and Ecuador. During dental school. she served as her Chapters President of the American Student Dental Association, and currently maintains professional memberships in the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists and Northeastern Society of Orthodontists. She enjoys staying up-to date on the scientific and technological advancements in the orthodontic field by attending conferences, symposiums, and seminars.
When Dr. Ali is not creating beautiful smiles, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She leads an active lifestyle consisting of running, working out, tennis, volleyball and golf. She also has a love for dogs, cooking, reading and traveling.
A NYC native, Dr. Ashley graduated from Stony Brook University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. She went on to receive her dental degree from the University of Connecticut and completed her specialty training in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the University of Buffalo.
During her residency, she became Invisalign certified, completed her masters thesis in the field of 3D Imaging, and attended many continuing education courses where she learned the newest technologies and techniques in orthodontics. She is a member of several professional associations and is committed to lifelong learning in order to provide the highest standard of care to her patients and help them achieve beautiful smiles.
Dr. Ashley truly enjoys developing a unique relationship with her patients and their families throughout their treatment. She prides herself in treating each patient like family and ensuring that she understands their individual treatment needs. Her philosophy is to provide exceptional orthodontic treatment and patient-centered care in a friendly, comfortable environment.
During her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and most importantly, her dog Wally. You can usually find her and Wally hiking a new trail and exploring CT. After working as an Orthodontist in Buffalo for the last 3 years, Dr. Ashley is happy to be back in Connecticut and call it home.
I have been an orthodontist for more than 30 years and I can't imagine a better job! I have straightened a lot of teeth teeth but, more importantly, I have changed lives. I have always treated each and every patient with the respect that they deserve. - Dr. Dave
Dr. Dave grew up on Long Island and attended Hamilton College in upstate New York. He received a B.A. in biology and played attack for the varsity lacrosse team. After college, he attended the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine where he received his Doctorate in Dental Medicine.
After dental school, Dr. Dave was a Navy dentist, stationed at the Naval Air Station on Whidbey Island in the state of Washington. After his naval career, he went back to the University of Pennsylvania where he received his post graduate Certificate in Orthodontics.
Dr. Dave is a published author in the Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. He is a past president of the Greater Danbury Dental Society and is the Chief of Orthodontics for the Danbury Hospital General Dentistry Residency Program. He has been on the medical staff at Danbury Hospital for over 30 years. He has been named as one of Connecticut Magazines Top Dentists every year since the award began.
He is a graduate of the Aligner Intensive Fellowship, the most extensive Invisalign course of study in the world. Being a clinician as well as an educator has kept him abreast of the latest technology in the field of orthodontics.
Dr. Dave and his wife Donna enjoy hiking in the woods and traveling. They were married at the Bethesda Fountain in New York Citys Central Park. They ride their motorcycles as often as they can and Dr. Dave also enjoys his watchmaking hobby.