Dr. Tushar S Shah, DDS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1659451367
Practice Details
About This Provider
Dr. Tushar Shah is a Board Certified Orthodontist and co-founder of Premier Orthodontics, serving patients across Ottawa and Peru, Illinois for over 22 years. His path to orthodontics began with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago Honors College, followed by a Chemical Engineering internship at a dental materials company, a foundation that shaped his understanding of how materials and biomechanical forces interact in orthodontic treatment. After earning his DDS from the University of Illinois Dental School, Dr. Shah completed his orthodontics residency at New York University, where he simultaneously served on faculty in restorative dentistry and radiology. As president of his dental school council and an active researcher throughout training, he developed a clinical mindset rooted in precision and continuous learning. Board certification in orthodontics is earned by fewer than 1% of dentists, placing Dr. Shah among the most credentialed practitioners in his field. He applies a conservative, interdisciplinary approach that addresses tooth alignment, jaw development, sleep health, and TMJ function in patients of all ages.
Specialties
- 1
Education & Training
- Nyu College Of DentistryInternship Hospital (2002)
- New York University Orthodontics Program - Orthodontics Residency (2002)
- University of Illinois Dental School - DDS (2000)
- University of Illinois, Chicago - Honors College, Biomedical Engineering (1996)
- University Of Illinois College Of Medicine — Medical School (2001)
Board Certifications
- Board Certified Orthodontist, American Board of Orthodontics
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 10/17/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Damon™ System
- In-Ovation
- Invisalign®
Beyond the Office
Coaching basketball for youth organizations
Coaching soccer for youth organizations
Coaching baseball for youth organizations
Faculty member in restorative and radiology department at NYU School of Dentistry (during residency)
Resides in Aurora, IL with wife and four children
Actively involved in children's activities
Enjoys golfing
Enjoys hiking
Enjoys skiing
Avid believer in continuing education in orthodontics
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