Dr. Nikita Pastagia, DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Nikita Pastagia, who serves patients in Shrewsbury, New Jersey.

A part of Shrewsbury Dental Group, Dr. Pastagia’s goal as a dentist is to become successful in her home town and to establish a higher-end practice that uses modern technology. 

With this in mind, she strives to provide treatment in multiple areas of dentistry. It is her ultimate goal to keep her patients happy while continuing to build their trust for years to come.

With a second family at her practice, every individual is very special to Dr. Pastagia. She explains, “As captain of my ship, I make sure every person on my sailboat is happy and satisfied throughout their journey.”

Completing her undergraduate studies in India, Dr. Pastagia graduated from the Government Dental College and Hospital, where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2007. After this, she graduated from the New York University College of Dentistry in 2013. 

Keeping herself updated with innovations in dentistry, Dr. Pastagia has received advanced training and practice in implant dentistry, laser dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, BOTOX, and dermal fillers over the course of her career. Her advanced training has also included Invisalign treatments using the iTero digital scanner, having invested in her practice with all-digital technology and other innovative equipment. 

Among her professional dental affiliations, Dr. Pastagia is a member of the American Dental Association, the New Jersey Dental Association, the American Academy of Facial Esthetics, and AIC Dental Education.

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 problems with patients’ teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. They provide advice and instruction on taking care of the teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health.

Coming from a very loving and supportive family, Dr. Pastagia would like to credit each and every member of her family who believed in her and supported her through 10 years of dental education as she worked to become a successful professional. 

Outside of the office, Dr. Pastagia likes to be out in nature where she enjoys mountain hiking, river rafting, relaxing on the beach, and going to the woods. She also likes to read thriller novels, cook for her family and friends, and watch TV in her spare time.

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