Dr. Shanti Kandala, BDS, AEGD

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Shanti Kandala, who serves the Massachusetts area at Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center. Dr. Kandala graduated with a Bachelors of Dental Surgery from C.K.S. Teja Dental School in India in 2006, giving her over a decades worth of experience in her field. After graduation she as an Army Officer with the Army Dental Corps in the Indian Army. After relocating to the United States she graduated with an Advanced General Dentistry Certification as well as two years of postgraduate training with NYU Langone Medical Center. She then completed her Dental Residency with Geiger-Gibson Community Health Center. Dr. kandala currently practices with Harbor Health Services and Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center. General dentists provide a wide array of services that are vital to your continued health, including: Preventive services — These help you maintain good oral health by stopping disease before it takes hold in your mouth. Restorative Services — When a problem is found, your dentist will ensure you get timely and appropriate treatment. Cosmetic Procedures — Many general dentists can help you get the sparkling smile you’ve always wanted with a range of cosmetic procedures. These include teeth whitening, cosmetic bonding—even porcelain veneers. Overall Health Concerns — In many respects, your oral health can be seen as a mirror of your general health. Some dental problems may reflect issues in other parts of your body, and vice versa. Dr. Kandala enjoys singing and classical Indian music when she is not working.

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