Dr. Nayanesh K. Shah has been saving teeth and brightening smiles for his patients since 1990. Dr. Shah earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the prestigious School of Dental and Oral Surgery at Columbia University, NY, in 1987. After dental school, Dr. Shah completed his General Practice Residency at Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. Residency training provided him the opportunity to take his education and training he received in dental school to the next level by expanding his skills and interests in all phases of dentistry.
In 1988, Dr. Shah joined the Dental Department at Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center as an Attending Dentist where he had the opportunity to treat a large segment of the population, while also being actively involved in instructional and supervisory roles for the General Practice Residency program.
Dr. Shah has attended numerous continuing education courses, continuums, and seminars to keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in dentistry. Dr. Shah has a wide range of experience in different areas of dentistry, from cosmetic and restorative dentistry to surgical treatments and root canal treatments.
He is an active member of the American Dental Association, the New Jersey Dental Association, Tri-County Dental Society, and Indian Dental Association of North America. As a Tri-County Dental Society member, he has served as an alternate delegate to NJDA.
Born in Tanzania and raised in India, Dr. Shah strongly believes in giving back to the community. He has participated and managed dental services at several health camps organized by local charities. He sponsors cultural events in the community on a regular basis, while also providing dental services to underprivileged population.
Dr. Shah is married to Reena and they live in Montville, NJ. They have two adult daughters, Sachi and Priya. Sachi is a General Dentist and works along side her dad in the office. Priya is also pursuing dentistry and is a third year dental student at the prestigious Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. In his spare time, Dr. Shah enjoys running, music, reading, trying different cuisines, travelling and adventuring. Among his most notable adventures is the expedition to Antarctica with Reena in November 2018 and successfully climbing to the summit of the tallest mountain in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjar (19,340 feet) in July 2011 along with Reena and Sachi.
Dr. Shah is married to Reena and they live in Montville, NJ. They have two adult daughters, Sachi and Priya. Sachi is also a General Dentist and works alongside her dad in the office. Priya is a third year dental student at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in Newark, NJ. In his spare time, Dr. Shah enjoys running, music, traveling, reading, and trying different cuisines. Dr. Shah also enjoys adventures, hiking, and nature. Among their many adventures, most notable are the expedition to Antarctica in November 2018 and successfully climbing to the summit of the tallest mountain in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro (19,340 feet) in July 2011!