Gentle Dental Santa Clarita

About Me
Dr. Shah is dedicated and passionate about her work as an Endodontist. She thrives to provide the best care for all her patients. She is proud of her work, knowing that it provides healthy, functional smiles for her patients, and its satisfying for her to witness the improvement of her patients’ self-esteem as their courses of treatment progress.

She received her D.D.S. from the The University of Otago School of Dentistry in New Zealand. She continued her studies receiving her Endodontic certificate from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry.

Dr. Shah is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the American Association of Endodontics. She speaks Hindi, also.

Outside of the office, Dr. Shah enjoys spending time with her family.

Education

D.D.S.–The University of Otago-New Zealand
Endodontic certificate–USC School of Dentistry

Affiliations

American Dental Association
California Dental Association
American Association of Endodontics

Dr. Dorsey says, “I enjoy the patient care aspect of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Diagnosing a medical or dental problem, treating the condition, and returning a patient to good health is the most rewarding part of our profession.”
“I was initially attracted to dentistry through a friend, but as I matriculated through dental school I felt a pull towards the surgical aspect of dentistry. By my second year of dental school, I knew that Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery was my calling.”
After graduating from University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Dr. Dorsey received his Dental Degree from the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry. He received his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training from the Charles Drew/Martin Luther King Jr. Medical Center. He’s a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the California Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Dr. Dorsey says, “I am a rabid Nebraska Cornhuskers fan, Pittsburg Steelers fan and New York Yankees diehard!”

Education

• B.S., Life Sciences–University of Nebraska, Lincoln
• D.D.S.–University of Nebraska College of Dentistry
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Certificate–Charles Drew/Martin Luther King Jr. Medical Center

Affiliations

• American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• California Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

ABOUT ME
Dr. Galgano goal is to provide a caring, comfortable and superior dental treatment so that each visit is an outstanding dental experience. He feels Dentistry combines creative artistry with the fundamentals of science and sees every day is an exciting challenge.

He has been practicing orthodontics exclusively for 25 years. He attended Washington State University, where he graduated Cum Laude and received his B.S. degree in Biology. He then attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI, where he received his D.D.S. degree and later the University of Pennsylvania, where he completed his residency in Orthodontics.

Dr. Galgano is committed to his profession and attends several continuing education courses throughout the year. He enjoys all aspects of orthodontics including research, new technologies and product development. He is a Certified Invisalign Provider and is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, The California Dental Association and the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists.

In his spare time, Dr. Galgano likes to play golf, travel and spend time with his wife and two sons.

EDUCATION
B.S., Biology–Washington State University
D.D.S.–Marquette University School of Dentistry
Orthodontics Certificate–University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Orthodontists
California Dental Association
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists

ABOUT ME
Dr. Vanmali says, “I love the interaction with people, and being able to create works of art with my hands, all while helping people to get out of pain and get the smiles they always wanted.”

“I have always been very creative, crafty, and somewhat of a perfectionists. That combined with my interest in healthcare and wanting to help people in the community, dentistry became my passion after just one day of shadowing a dentist after finishing college.”

After graduating from the University of California at Irvine, Dr. Vanmali received her Dental Degree from the Roseman University of Health Sciences. She’s a member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Vanmali also speaks Spanish and Gujarati.

Dr. Vanmali says, “My greatest goal is to travel around the world providing dental care to those who can’t easily get it. Hopefully, I can do so which will allow me to help those around the world, while getting to visit so many places and see what makes every place in the world so special!”

“I love everything Disney, and dancing to almost every kind of music, especially Bollywood. I absolutely love Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and Friends.While I love to stay in and watch a movie, I love the great outdoors and go hiking, and enjoy pretty much every summer water or beach sport. I have a very big family and love to spend my time with them as much as I can.”

EDUCATION
B.S., Biological Sciences–University of California, Irvine
D.M.D.–Roseman University of Health Sciences

AFFILIATIONS
American Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry