Dix Hills Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist

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Dr. Shubha Soni-Gaur

Dix Hills dentist Dr. Shubha Soni-Gaur

Dr. Soni enjoys having the opportunity to make visiting the dentist a fun, educational, and exciting experience for children and parents alike! Her goal is to help families establish a dental home in Dix Hills where children are able to develop lasting dental habits that give them smiles they can be proud of for a lifetime.

Where Did You Study Dentistry?

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Dr. Soni grew up in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, and moved to New York for college. She graduated with a B.A. in Economics from Barnard College and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Columbia University’s College of Dental Medicine. She then pursued her passion for pediatric dentistry and completed a two-year pediatric dental residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University. Today, she is a board-certified pediatric dentist with over a decade of experience!

Ultimately, Dr. Soni is dedicated to providing dental care to children in need. During her second year of residency, she traveled to the Philippines on a dental outreach mission. She served on the faculty at Columbia University’s College of Dental Medicine as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry for over 10 years. Currently, Dr. Soni works with NYU Langone’s School Health Program to improve accessibility to dental care by providing treatment to children through clinics located in public schools throughout New York City.

What Do You Like to Do Outside of the Dental Office?

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Dr. Soni is married to Dr. Gaur, and they have three children. When she isn’t at the office, she enjoys exercising, traveling, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.