Dr. Avni Shah is a dentist practicing at Child Smiles / Family Smiles. Dr. Shah serves the people of Newark and Elizabeth, NJ. She received her dental degree from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. She then completed a general practice residency at St. Barnabas Monmouth Medical Center. Dr. Shah is fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Spanish.Patients see Dr. Avni for the treatment and management of a range of dental problems, including cavities, dentures, tartar, mouth sores, and teeth bonding. She has volunteered at Dentistry from the Heart, Eatontown, NJ, where she provided free oral cancer screenings and dental procedures to all patients for a one day period. She has also volunteered at Give Kids a Smile Day in Newark, NJ, where she provided free dental screenings and fluoride treatments to children.Dr. Shah believes in listening to each patient and creating a partnership to maintain and improve lifelong health. She helps patients receive the treatment they need.