At Happy Teeth of Levittown, our highest priority is making every single one of our patients feel comfortable and accommodated during their visit. Your dental needs are unique, so your treatment should be akin to a fingerprint; designed exclusively around you! As a parent, were sure that once you get to know Dr. Amar Singh and his team, youll be pleasantly surprised by the level of attention we give you and your child every time you visit.
Being a pediatric dentistry means youre getting services that you likely wont find in just any general dental office. For example, our CO2 dental lasers provide optimal comfort and precision for a wide variety of treatments. Our IV sedation is ideal for those with high anxiety or special needs. And, our stainless steel crowns and silver diamine fluoride applications are sure to keep your childs teeth protected for many years to come, should they need these services.
As a board-certified pediatric dentist, Dr. Amar truly stands out from his peers. This means hes proven a level of expertise and dedication in his field, which youre sure to recognize as you maintain regular visits with him and his compassionate, kid-loving team. One way he ensures the best care possible is by maintaining a fully digital and high-tech dental office, complete with comfortable amenities your child will love. Were also special needs-friendly and happy to speak Spanish for those who feel more comfortable doing so.
Dr. Amars father is a pulmonologist who is highly revered by his patients, nurses, and colleagues in the medical community. As a result, Dr. Amar himself was exposed to the world of patient healthcare from a young age and knew he wanted to get involved as well. However, his father also often needed time away from the family for work and regularly missed events like basketball games. He wanted to find an area of healthcare that allowed him to have close relationships with patients while also preserving enough time to connect with his own family too.
After completing his undergraduate degree at Carnegie Mellon University, Dr. Amar pursued his dental doctorate at Howard University College of Dentistry. He graduated as part of Omicron Kappa Upsilon with the highest honors. He then entered into a pediatric residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Today, Dr. Amar is a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist, which is the highest honor bestowed by the American Board of Pediatric Dentists and demonstrates a commitment to excellence and continual improvement. Only 38% of pediatric dentists have received this recognition! He is also an adjunct faculty member at the Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry and a current member of the following organizations:
As for personal hobbies, Dr. Amar enjoys listening to stand-up comedy, participating in multiple sports leagues (including volleyball, tennis, and spikeball), riding his bicycle, hiking, keeping up with health and fitness, playing board games, enjoying live music, and taking part in the Philadelphia nightlife. Heres an interesting tidbit about him: he played jazz drums for 10 years!
When Dr. Shah was in high school, she had no idea what she wanted to study in college or pursue as a career. Fortunately, a friend mentioned that they wanted to become a dentist, and this caused her to start looking into the profession. What really sold her was a story her mom told her. She grew up in a small town in India with five siblings and a single mother. They struggled to make ends meet most of the time, and everyone worked very hard to help support the family. Growing up, Dr. Shahs mom was very self-conscious because her teeth were extremely crowded, and she often hid her smile because of this. One day, she went to the local dentist to inquire about braces, but she was disappointed to hear that she would not be able to afford the cost of the work she needed. Her dentist mentioned a nearby clinic that offered free dental services for low-income families and recommended she visit them. Eventually, she was able to get her braces and now loves her smile! Dr. Shahs mom is one of the most confident people she knows, and Dr. Shah hopes to one day help someone the way her dentist was able to help her mom.
Dr. Shah has a Bachelor in Biological Sciences and Psychology from Rutgers University, and she earned her DMD degree from the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. She then completed a two-year pediatric dental residency at St. Christophers Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. During her residency, she not only learned how to care for pediatric patients, but also how to handle dental trauma, special needs patients, and medically complex patients. To date, she has completed over 120 cases using general anesthesia and has been trained to provide oral sedation for young patients as well.
Dr. Shah considers herself to be a creative spirit and deeply enjoys learning new skills. She recently taught herself calligraphy and does henna art in her free time. She is also a huge Eagles fan and catches every game that she can. In the past, she has gone on dental mission trips, including one to the Dominican Republic, where she provided free services for over 100 underprivileged children. Dr. Shah hopes to go on many more similar trips in the future.