Dr. Humairah Shah

*** ***** ******* ******, ******* Beach, California 90277

310-***-****

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Ambassador for Education

Dental Operations Pediatric Dentistry Health Education Patient Services and Relations Content Writing

Qualifications Profile

People-oriented, compassionate, and dedicated professional with extensive experience in pediatric dentistry, encompassing general

dentistry practices, oral health and hygiene education, and dental health-related article development. Expert in diagnosis,

treatment planning, and patient management. Effective at managing high volume pediatric practice, training general dentists in

achieving excellence in pediatric diagnosis, and educating dental assistants and registered dental assistants (RDAs) for better

performance. Known for teaching children and parents the importance of oral health and hygiene. Ambassador for educating communities

on the prevention of Nursing Bottle Syndrome. Equipped with excellent communication skills necessary in cultivating positive

relationships with individuals of various ages, levels, and backgrounds. Referred to as the Dr. Seuss of dentistry for the

children's book series, Sugar Bug Tales.

Education and Credentials

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

University of Mysore 1999

Licensed Dentist, State of California - Dental Board of California

Clinical Experience

Magicland Dental, Torrance, CA

Diagnostic and treatment Planning Dentist and Oral health Educator 2009–Present

Conduct diagnoses and treatment planning for patients from two years old and above.

Supervise dental staff, parent, and patient education on dental health.

Children’s Dental Group, South Gate, CA

Managing Dentist 2005–2009

Performed treatment planning and diagnosis

Assisted with parent, patient, and dental staff education.

Gentle Dental, Cerritos, CA

Children’s Dentist 2001–2005

Carried out full mouth restorations, and procedures such as kinder crowns; stainless steel crowns; fixed and removable space

maintainers; cosmetic dentistry; pulpectomies; pulpotomies; and extractions.

California Dental Association (CDA), Torrance, CA

Job Position Inclusive Years

Please provide job descriptions and accomplishment/s if there were any.

Earlier Positions Held:

Parse Dental, Santa Ana, CA

General Practitioner

Dr. Sejpal’s Dental Clinic, Paramount, CA

Office Manager

Professional Experience

Huffington Post, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/humairahshah-155

Contributor

Children's Book Series Sugar Bug Tales

Author

Available on Amazon, iBooks, Android, and Kindle.

Activities

Blogger, https://humairahshah.wordpress.com/

Books

Shah, H. (2012). Sam and the sugar bug. Available on iBooks, Amazon, Kindle, and Android. Helps kids understand the importance of

good oral hygiene. With more than 800 four star reviews in iBooks. Added to National Resource list for kids with Autism. Sam and the

Sugar Bug continue to be the only book to help kids with special needs.

Shah, H. (2016). Funny teeth and bunny ears. Available on Amazon, Kindle, and Android. A non-aggressive method that helps kids quit

thumb sucking. Five star reviews on Amazon.

Shah, H. (2016). Leila and the tooth fairy. Amazon and Kindle. Educates children about the importance of healthy diet.

Shah, H. (2016). Leila’s first visit to the dentist. Amazon and Kindle. Makes your child’s dental visit easy and takes away the fear

of the unknown.

Shah, H. (2016). The sugar bug tales. Collection of all four books listed above. Available on Amazon, Android, and Kindle. Five star

reviews on Amazon.

Selected Articles

Shah, H. (2014, January 27). Nursing bottle syndrome. Retrieved from http://mother-and-child.net/article/nursing-bottle-syndrome/

Shah, H. (2015, November 12). Are wisdom teeth a nuisance? Retrieved from http://mother-and-child.net/article/%EF%BB%BFare-wisdom-

teeth-nuisance/

Shah, H. (2015, November 19). Say no to oral cancer. Retrieved from http://mother-and-child.net/article/say-oral-cancer/

Shah, H. (2016, March 25). Parents inadvertently feed toddler’s pain: Nursing bottle syndrome. Retrieved from

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/humairah-shah/parents-inadvertently-fee_b_9543122.html?

Shah, H. (2016, April 21). Dentist explains how to save your baby from excruciating pain. Retrieved from

http://www.dailyo.in/lifestyle/children-dentist-tooth-decay-nursing-bottle-syndrome-babies-breastfeeding-milk-parents-

mothers/story/1/10202.html

Shah, H. (2016, May 6). Parent to parent: All you need to know about your child’s teeth. Retrieved from

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/humairah-shah/parent-to-parent-all-you-_b_9825940.html?

Shah, H. (2016, June 8). A doctor’s dilemma: It’s not just funny teeth and bunny ears. Retrieved from

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/humairah-shah/a-doctors-dilemma-its-not_b_10225010.html

Shah, H. (2016, July 12). Dad you are... parenting for idiots like me! Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/dad-you-

are-parenting-for-idiots-like-me_us_5760e78ce4b07d4d0a417d50?

Media Interviews

Shah, H. (2013, August 31). Teeth Brushing Tips for ASD Kids. Interview by N. Alspaugh and S. Penrod. Autism live. [YouTube

interview] Tarzana: Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD).

Shah, H. (2013, August 31). Dentist Tips for Kids with Special Needs. Interview by N. Alspaugh and S. Penrod. Autism live. [YouTube

interview] Tarzana: Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD).

Shah, H. Author, Dr. Humairah Shah! Children's Book~ Sam and the Sugar Bug. Interview by Illyasah Shahbaz. The gist of freedom.

[Radio interview]. BlogTalkRadio.

Videos

Shah, H. (2012, December 13). Sam and the sugar bug. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qvLyAA5_mE

Shah, H. (2015, May 31). Sam and the sugar bug. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N5y4BcoRao

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