Dr. Shahid Sharar, DDS

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Get to know General & Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Shahid Sharar, who serves patients in Oglesby, Illinois.

Specializing in general and cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Sharar’s mission is to provide the best, most complete, ethical, well-planned treatment directed at the appropriate time for the patient, thereby improving their health. He strives to accomplish this mission with personalized care and empathy.

Currently, he is serving patients’ dental needs at Alliance Dental Group in Oglesby, Illinois. The dentists, hygienists, and technicians at Alliance Dental Group have the education and experience to meet all of the patients’ oral health needs. They are dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of dental care through on-going training and continuing education in the latest techniques and equipment. “I am fortunate to have an excellent team by my side to help me achieve my goal of providing you with personalized care that exceeds your expectations. Our team is committed to providing high-quality dentistry to help keep our patients smiling for a lifetime. We enjoy providing you with all of the modern services you want and deserve in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. We continually work to do whatever we can to make you feel right at home in our office” stated Dr. Sharar. 

In regards to his educational background, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Maryland in Baltimore County, as well as a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Maryland. Aside from countless hours of continuing education designed to better his patients’ lives, the dentist has received advanced training in cosmetic dentistry.

In addition, he is MAD-FIT certified. MAD-FIT streamlines the practice of oral appliance therapy for disordered sleep breathing. It makes a patient’s journey to consistent sleep quality and full night sleep both smoother and faster.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. As a general and cosmetic dentist, Dr. Sharar has the skills necessary to complete an array of procedures both simple or complex in nature.  

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