Allow us to introduce ourselves! New Hampshire Center for Comprehensive Dentistry is a multi-specialty practice of general dentists, an endodontist, and a periodontist, providing patients with a full range of dental care services under one roof in Amherst, New Hampshire.

The team at New Hampshire Center for Comprehensive Dentistry is committed and has worked hard to create a model of comprehensive care that is patient focused and relationship based to ensure that we see, hear, and treat the whole patient. Our team approach uses a guided process of co-discovery that helps people learn about, understand, and appreciate their dental health. We assist each person in creating an individualized care plan toward his/her own goals. Their successes become our successes. Its been an amazing journey.

Because patients have three choices for sedation (inhalation, oral, and intravenous) as an option for all our services, adults and children who are fearful, or who would otherwise not be able to have dental care, are served in a respectful, comfortable, and anxiety-free way. People travel to us from across New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Vermontwe even have a few international patients. Its an honor for us to serve every one, and we appreciate and value their trust.

We started creating all of this years ago under our previous name, Amerident Dental Associates. However, the name confused people who thought we were part of a chain, an emergency clinic, or an insurance company. We were even asked if Amerident did auto body repair. The name did not fit who we now are, how we care for our patients, or our vision for the future. So, in late 2010, our team decided to create a new name that better represents us: New Hampshire Center for Comprehensive Dentistry.

The dentists at New Hampshire Center for Comprehensive Dentistry are committed to high-quality, comprehensive care. They each have from six to over twenty years of experience and are committed to ongoing professional growth and continuing advanced education (including Spear Education and local study clubs). Our periodontist and endodontist are both board certified, and several of the dentists have been selected by their peers as among New Hampshires Top Dentists.

Our equipment, materials, and processes are thoughtfully selected for quality and excellent results. Being chart-free and fully digital allows us instant access to information, giving us time to focus more of our attention on patients. Our Zeiss microscope provides a high standard of care and is available for root canal treatments, cosmetic dentistry and other procedures as needed.

Hygienists at New Hampshire Center for Comprehensive Dentistry are certified in local anesthesia, as well as administering and monitoring nitrous oxide sedation. Our dental assistants have striven for and attained national certification as CDAs. Our two patient advocates and administrative team are talented, skilled, and focused on quality service, creating strong patient relationships and a great experience with each patient contact. Each team member is committed to achieving the best for themselves, each other, the practice, and our patients.

With this focus on total health, Dr. Javed creates a plan with his patients, doing the right things to achieve a good end result. People appreciate that theres no convincing or negotiating whats to be done, or as Dr. Javed puts it, They know Im on their side. What patients say is that no one ever took that time with me before. And when the end result is that patients can eat foods they havent eaten in years, or no longer have to hide a smile behind a hand, Dr. Javed knows his work has been a success.

Outside of dentistry Dr. Javed enjoys spending time at the gym and swimming. And you wont find a more passionate soccer fan anywhere! Manchester United is his team and his passion is for collecting team jerseys. Dr. Javed lives with his wife, Dr. Sheikh, their young son Azlan, and a beloved cat. They will soon be moving to southern New Hampshire from Massachusetts.

Dr. Hajra Sheikh is someone who always knew what she wanted to do in life she wanted to become a dentist. While in dental school she considered specializing in childrens dentistry but she decided that serving adults too allowed her to care for whole families with a bigger impact towards helping everyone be healthier. She loves what shes doing!

Dr. Sheikhs focus is not just on the teeth and mouth its helping people become healthier overall and improve their state of total well-being. Whether its nutrition, daily habits, or the stresses that happen in life, the results of those factors and more will show up in your oral and overall health. She helps people discover those connections and offers choices for making change towards keeping teeth for a lifetime and greater health over the years.

Dr. Sheikh has an innate passion for learning and staying up-to-date with the expanding knowledge and skills thats become a part health care and dentistry these days. Youll find that shes determined to give you the best care and results possible. And because she partners with the two specialists on the NHCCD dental team you`ll have more options and excellent results for a wider range of treatments to restore or replace your teeth.

To ensure that your dental treatment is comfortable and anxiety-free, a variety of comfort and anti-anxiety measures, including oral and IV sedation, are available during restorative and cosmetic dentistry with Dr. Sheikh.

Dr. Sheikh worked in a number of dental practices around the Boston area before joining NHCCD. Fun fact: she has a twin sister (also a dentist!) who has a practice in Maine! Dr. Sheikh lives in Massachusetts with her husband, Dr. Javed, their young son Azlan, and one furry kid/cat. She enjoys traveling, listening to TED talks, and learning anything new.

A native of Indonesia, Dr. Patrick moved to the United States in 2001. He began his undergraduate work at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in electrical and computer engineering from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, in 2006. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2010, where he earned the Goldman School of Dental Medicine Deans Award and the Outstanding Achievement Award in Research for his pre-doctoral research in dental biomaterials.

Dr. Patrick has always been interested in dental surgery. After earning his DMD, he spent one year at Boston University in an oral and maxillofacial surgery internship. He worked as a general dentist in private practice and community clinics in Maine for several years before returning to the Boston and Harvard University School of Dental Medicine for his Master of Medical Science and his periodontics certificate.

Education: University of Wisconsin, Madison, WA Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA Boston and Harvard University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA

Dr. Kenneth Edwards has been providing dental care to families in Amherst and the surrounding communities since 1981. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago College of Dental Surgery in 1980 and then completed a one-year general practice residency at Hines Veterans Hospital in Maywood, Illinois, in 1981. Prior to dental school, Dr. Edwards served five years in the United States Air Force. After leaving active-duty military service, he returned to school and earned a masters degree in microbiology.

Dr. Edwards maintains memberships in the American Dental Association, New Hampshire Dental Society, Greater Nashua Dental Society, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and Central New England Dental Research Group. In the past, he has served as president of the New Hampshire Chapter of the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Edwards is committed to ongoing professional growth and continued education, including coursework at the Dawson Center for the Advancement of Dentistry in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Kendra had an interesting career path on her way to becoming a hygienist: from serving in the Navy to sales and customer service in communications. But as a hygienist she finds her greatest satisfaction in helping her patients to regain and maintain their best oral health. Kendra enjoys using the advantages of technology to aid in providing care and education, but her manner is always warm and personal while showing exceptional patience. She understands the challenges of changing habits and is great at exploring options with her patients so they can find answers that work for them.

Luana is a student from Middlesex Community College who is pursuing a career as a dental hygienist, as she loves being able to help patients. She will work to make you feel as comfortable as possible and to give you the best smile you can have!

Prior to moving to New Hampshire, Luana worked for three years managing administrative operations for a fast-paced office. She also worked in another dental office as an office administrator. This gives her a great understanding of how an office runs, and she is able to use her knowledge to help patients to her best ability.

Luanas native language is Portuguese, and she is fluent in English as well. She has a Corgi named Bella. In the winter time, she loves to go skiing. While in the summertime, Luana loves to ride her motorcycle and go on different adventures with her husband. She has a passion for learning and experiencing different cultures.

Jillian graduated from NHTI as a dental assistant in July 2020. She has certifications in dental radiology and CPR. She has previous experience working in a family-friendly restaurant and preschool daycare. Her favorite thing is treating and helping patients achieve the smile of their dreams. With an easy and outgoing personality, Jillian is a great people person who is hardworking and dependable. Being part of the close-knit team at New Hampshire Center for Comprehensive Dentistry that works together is her favorite part of coming to work!

When she is not at the office, Jillian enjoys being active, horseback riding, hiking, and camping with her friends and family. She started horseback riding when she was 14 and never stopped loving it! She is a bona fide animal lover, with two dogs (Bruno and Azula) and a rabbit (Lucky). She enjoys taking Bruno and Azula on walks and to the park on nice days as well as camping.

As the office manager/treatment coordinator, Amy is responsible for the overall management and customer service of the company. Her main responsibility is to make sure you have the best experience possible when you visit our dental office. Amy enjoys building personal relationships, working through treatment concerns and finding ways to help people build the confidence to share their smile!

Prior to moving to New Hampshire, Amy worked as a front desk associate for a pediatric dentistry practice then accepted a position as executive assistant for an orthodontic practice located in southern Connecticut. Once relocated to New Hampshire, along with her family, her profession began in the financial industry. Amys passion and experience in dentistry combined with her experience in the financial industry allows her to have a unique view on financing options while showing compassion to patients with treatment plans focused on their individual needs.

Amy is married with two children, a son, Caleb, and a daughter, Kaylee, and two Shih Tzus, Meka and Mozzie. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, baking cakes and hiking.

Peggy and her family moved from Kentucky to the beautiful state of New Hampshire in 1992. She lives with her husband in Southern New Hampshire and has three children and six grandchildren who she loves spending time with!

As a past graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with an Associate Degree in Medical Assisting, Peggy has been working as a front desk associate with Dr. Kenneth Edwards since 2008. Peggys passion, interest, education and experience allow her to help make a difference in other peoples lives as she understands that oral health is vital to the health of our entire bodies.

At New Hampshire Center for Comprehensive Dentistry we do things a little differently the focus of our care is you! When you join our practice youll enter into a partnership with each of us: dentists, hygienists, and every member of our team. We see you as an active participant in charge of your health, making decisions and helping to direct your care.

Our role is to provide you with information so that you have knowledge about your oral health, understand the options for care that will help you reach your goals, and provide guidance and support for your decisions. And of course, we love to do beautiful quality dentistry!

Youll find that we do a lot of talking here at NHCCD. But, even more so, we listen. From your first visit (even from the first phone call), well be asking questions and listening to learn about you, who you are, what you want for your health, and how we can work together to achieve that.

Our initial time together will be focused on getting to know you, explore whats important to you for oral health, and learn about what you expect from us. We choose to schedule 1 1/2 to 2 hours with every new patient to allow that to happen.

At your first visit youll meet with one of our Patient Advocates who will help gather and communicate the information you give to us. Then, along with your dentist and hygienist, youll be an active participant in a thorough dental exam that includes photographs, dental x-rays and full charting of your teeth and gums.

Youll have access to our team of skilled general dentists and specialists all under one roof. You can feel comfortable knowing that theres no break in your treatment and that youre among people you trust, who know you and have your best interests in mind.

Youll receive written educational materials as well as short videos and written instructions to help in your understanding. Were always available for questions, consults or extra time to discuss treatment. You may wish to involve your spouse or family member in your care and we welcome sharing your information with others at your request.

Youll find our office warm, inviting and comfortable. Sight, scent, and sound will calm and relax you while the atmosphere and attitudes are warm and friendly. You will maintain comfort, dignity, and peace of mind while in our office.