Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Shah Winnipeg MD

 

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Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Paresh Shah

Dr. Paresh Shah has been in private practice in Winnipeg since 1992.   His post-secondary education at the University of Manitoba includes a B.Sc. (Microbiology) in 1983, a M.Sc. (Physiology) in 1987, and a D.M.D. in 1991.   Dr. Shah’s interests and expertise lie in cosmetic, restorative and implant dentistry.  He has taken over 1000 hours of advanced education from programs all over North America.  His passion for dentistry allows Dr. Shah to provide a comprehensive approach which helps create beautiful, healthy smiles that can last a lifetime.

Besides serving as a past board member for the Manitoba Dental Association, Dr. Shah has volunteer interests outside of dentistry.  Paresh has served on the board for the Gujarati Cultural society of Manitoba and currently is on the Board of Governors for St. Johns-Ravenscourt School in Winnipeg.   He is currently on the executive of the Canadian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry as a founding member.   Dr. Shah is also involved in organized dentistry, clinical teaching and serves as a clinical consultant for several dental manufacturers.

Dr. Shah lives in Winnipeg with his wife and daughter.  Their interests include travel, music and spending time with family and friends.  Both have grown up in Winnipeg for most of their lives and their families reside in the city as well.    

Educational Background:

  • Proficiency Certificate in Esthetic Dentistry (SUNY, University of Buffalo) – spring 2007
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (University of Manitoba, 1991)
  • M.Sc. Physiology (University of Manitoba, 1987)
  • B.Sc. Microbiology (University of Manitoba, 1983)
  • Hospital Internship Program (University of Manitoba, 1992)
  • Clinical Instructor Faculty of Dentistry (University of Manitoba) 2003 – present.
  • Clinical Instructor Post Graduate in Esthetic Program Level II (University of Minnesota) 2002 – present

Advanced Education:

  • Ancor Pro Temporary Orthodontic Anchorage System – Dr. Leonard Carapezza – New Paradigms in Straight Wire Orthodontics (Carlsbad, CA Dec.8, 2007)
  • Dental Implant Prosthetic Program (lecture/participation) – Dr. Carl Misch (Misch International Implant Institute) and Temple University School of Dentistry (July-Nov 2007)
  • Advanced Hard and Soft Tissue Grafting Science (hands-on cadaver course/lecture) – Dr. Hassan Moghadam (Calgary, AB Sept. 28-29 2007)
  • Block Grafting with Tissue Bank Bone for Ridge Width and Height (certification program for Puros Block graft training) hands-on course – Dr. Arun Garg (ICOI-Montreal, 2006)
  • Odyssey Diode Laser Certification Training - Ivoclar-Vivadent – Dr. John Graeber (Toronto, 2005)
  • Lasers in General Practice (Academy of General Dentistry) -  Dr. Joel White (Anaheim, 2004)
  • Level II Advanced Implantology & Grafting (hands-on) – Dr. Ian Erwood, Toronto (Zimmer Dental, 2004)
  • Peer Practicum Program in Implant Dentistry (Winnipeg) – (Zimmer Dental, 2004-2005
  • Esthetic Removable Partial Dentures – Dr. Steven Ancowitz (U of Minnesota, 2004)
  • Occlusion and Function in Esthetic Dentistry – Dr. Fred McIntyre (SUNY at Buffalo, NY 2003)
  • Diagnostic Box/Smile Design – Drs. Jimmy Eubank and Jeff Morley (SUNY at Buffalo, NY 2003)
  • Post Graduate Program in Esthetic Dentistry Levels I and II (University of Minnesota, 2000-2002)
  • Occlusion in Clinical Practice – Dr. Frank Spear (Seattle Institute of Advanced Dental Education, 2002)
  • Dental Implant Surgical Course I (hands-on) – Dr. Ian Erwood, Toronto (Sulzer Dental, 2001)
  • Dental Boot Kamp Level I – Walter Hailey and Steve Anderson (1998)
  • Orthodontics for General Practitioners – Rondeau Seminars (1999-2000)
  • Orthodontics for the General Practitioner – U of Toronto Dept of Orthodontics (1995)
  • Periodontal Tissue Management Surgical courses I and II – Northwestern University (1993)
  • Surgical and Prosthetic Management of the Implant Patient - (Sulzer Medica, 1991)

Meetings/Conferences attended:

  • Pacific Dental Conference (annual meeting) – Vancouver (March 8-11, 2007)
  • Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry 4th Annual meeting (with the PDC) – Vancouver (Mar 10, 2007)
  • American Association of Orthodontists (Interdisciplinary Care Conference) – Palm Springs, CA (February 8-10, 2007)
  • Greater New York Dental Meeting – New York City (2006)
  • International Congress of Oral Implantology: 9th Annual Implant Prosthodontic Symposium – Montreal (August 17-20, 2006)
  • Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry 3rd Annual Meeting (with the PDC) – Vancouver (2006)
  • Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry 2nd Annual Meeting (with the FDI) – Montreal (2005)
  • Academy of General Dentistry Annual Meeting – Washington, DC (2005)
  • Academy of General Dentistry Annual Meeting – Anaheim, CA (2004)
  • Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry 1st Annual Meeting (founders meeting) – Toronto (2004)
  • Chicago Midwinter Meeting – Chicago (2002)
  • Manitoba Dental Association annual meetings (various)
  • Winnipeg Dental Society seminar series (various)

Speaking engagements:

    Scheduled:

  • Fall 2008: Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry - South Asian Dental Association continuing Education program (Toronto, ON): Lecture – “Incorporating Full Mouth Treatment into General Practice”
  • Sept. 13, 2008: Canadian Association of Orthodontists Annual Meeting (Winnipeg, MB): Table Clinic – “Pre-prosthetic Orthodontics – What the Restorative Dentist needs”
  • Feb. 21, 2008: Chicago Midwinter Meeting (Chicago, IL): Table Clinic – “Incorporating Full Mouth Treatment into General Practice”

    • Presented:

  • Jan. 11, 2008: 3M ESPE Center (Minneapolis, MN): Lecture – “Large Case Restorations: Material Selection and Procedure Strategy”
  • Sept. 15, 2007: Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics Annual Meeting (Winnipeg, MB): Table Clinic - “A Clinical Comparison of the Lava and Procera Restorations”
  • June 8, 2007: Hands-on workshop on placement of MDI mini dental implants for overdentures – lecture and live patient demonstration (Winnipeg, MB)
  • May 31, 2007: Composite Resin Layering Workshop using Filtek Supreme Plus (sponsored by 3M ESPE Canada), Winnipeg, MB. Lecture and Hands-on workshop
  • June 29, 2007: Academy of General Dentistry 55th Annual Meeting (San Diego, CA): Lecture – “Growing Your Esthetic Practice Through a Multidisciplinary Approach”
  • Mar. 8, 2007: Pacific Dental Conference 2007 (Vancouver, BC): Lecture – “What’s Best for Your Patient? – Conservative Interdisciplinary Treatment Options”
  • Oct. 6, 2006: Odyssey Laser Training (Ivoclar Vivadent) hands-on course (Calgary, AB): Lecture and Hands-on course – “Introduction to Lasers in General Practice”
  • Mar. 12, 2006:  Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry 3rd Annual Meeting (Vancouver, BC): Lecture –“Growing Your Esthetic Practice through a Multi-disciplinary Approach”
  • 2004: University of Manitoba Dental Hygiene Association (Winnipeg, MB): Lecture – “Cosmetic Dentistry – What the hygienist should know”

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