Dr. Shiva Basir is a board-certified pediatric dentist who believes that dentistry should be a fun and enjoyable experience for children. Her goal is to provide the highest quality care to her young patients in a gentle manner, while ensuring good oral health and the optimal growth and development of the airways and jaws, with an awareness of their relationship to whole-body wellness.
Dr. Shiva graduated from Columbia University with a Doctorate in Dental Surgery. She completed her postdoctoral education in general practice at the New York Methodist Presbyterian Hospital in the charming neighborhood of Park Slope in Brooklyn. While practicing as a general dentist, she discovered her joy and natural ability to work with children, prompting her to pursue further education in Pediatric Dentistry. She received an additional two years of postdoctoral training, specializing in pediatric dentistry, at Saint Joseph’s Regional Hospital in Paterson, NJ.
Dr. Basir is a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, a member of American Association of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), American Dental Association (ADA), New York State Dental Association (NYSDA), New York County Dental Association and International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM).
