Dr. Dr. Kavita Shah, D.D.S

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Kavita Shah, who serves patients in Hanover Park, Illinois.

Recognized as a top dentist, Dr. Shah provides comprehensive dental care, including family & cosmetic orthodontics, to patients at Primary Dental in Hanover, Illinois. 

Working in private practice for 5 years before starting her own practice in 2009, she is committed to making one’s dental experience comfortable, satisfying, as well as educational. With a focus on the entire family, she and her team of highly trained and caring staff are equipped to handle all dental needs. 

A graduate of New York University, Dr. Shah keeps abreast of the latest developments in her field through continuing education courses. She also remains a member of several professional dental organizations, including the American Dental Associates, the Illinois State Dental Society, and the Chicago Dental Society.

Passionate about working with children, she is involved in promoting dental health education in local area schools as she believes dental education at an early age is the best form of prevention.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy. 

In her personal life, Dr. Shah lives in the greater Chicagoland area with her family. She speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Hindi, and Gujarati.

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