Meet The Doctors

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Meet Dr. Venesa Crumpley

Dr. Venesa Crumpley likes to say that children’s dentistry chose her! Since 2005, she has served families in communities throughout the Southeast. Early in her career, she treated patients of all ages, but a part-time position caring for children and adolescents at a community health clinic in an underserved area of North Carolina helped her discover her passion for children’s dental care.
 
Dr. Venesa earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with a focus in Marketing, from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and an associate degree in Radiography from Palm Beach State University. Inspired by her work with young patients, she pursued extensive continuing education focused on children’s dental needs and ultimately devoted her practice to caring for children. Along the way, she has learned from talented pediatric dentists and cared for children in several underserved communities.
 
For Dr. Venesa, the best part of her work is hearing her patients’ laughter and seeing their smiles. She feels privileged to learn and grow with every child she meets. Her commitment to giving back includes volunteering with Charlotte’s Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic and TeamSmile’s free dental clinic for children, as well as being a longtime sponsor of Levine Children’s Hospital.
 
When she isn’t caring for patients, Dr. Venesa enjoys sports, animals, and the outdoors. She can often be found at the barn with her beloved horses or spending time with her dog, LabKuechly- better known as Luke! She is also an avid Carolina Panthers fan and loves cheering on her team at Bank of America Stadium.
Dr. Vari Shah Pediatric Dentist in South Charlotte

Meet Dr. Vari Shah

Dr. Vari Shah has been treating pediatric dental patients for over 10 years!  After earning her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University- New Jersey, Dr. Vari attended New York University College of Dentistry, where she pursued her dental degree. Upon graduation, Dr. Vari attended a residency program at the prestigious Hackensack University Medical Center to further refine her skills.  She joined a well-known pediatric dentistry group in New Jersey where she served as an associate for a number of years. In 2015, she moved to Charlotte, with her husband and started her own family.  She enjoys working with ALL children regardless of ability. Her special interests are treating children with anxieties and phobias of the dentist.

Dr. Vari has a passion for treating children.  Her ultimate goal is not just to deliver dental care but also to teach her little patients about the vitality of oral health. There is a strong educational focus in her work along with the management of the disease processes such as dental cavities. In an effort to help children tolerate their visits to the dentist, Dr. Vari uses behavioral techniques to help children accept dental care. Dr. Vari focuses on teaching her patients the skills that will allow them to sit appropriately in an office chair and receive treatment. She believes children can learn to receive routine treatment in a conventional manner through proper supports in the dental office but in a fun and playful manner.

Dr. Vari has a strong interest in preventative suggestions that keep conventional dentistry and medicine intact. She is always lingering in the frontier of medicine to explore new possibilities of interventions but remains grounded in evidence-based scientific procedures.

In her free time she enjoys being a wife and mother to her two children, Nivam and Ishaan.  She loves to experiment with new recipes to encourage her extended family to eat clean and fresh. She enjoys dancing and loves to try new methods on attaining fitness. She is fascinated with healthy mind, body and soul-related podcasts and then partaking in open discussions on real-world applications. She describes herself as a life enthusiast and believes happiness lies within. She looks forward to meeting you.