Apopka Smiles is devoted to providing the highest quality dental care in central Florida. At Apopka Smiles, our dentists and staff work diligently to support the dental health and happiness of all residents of the Apopka community. Patients of all ages can come to our practice for treatment, regardless of the stage of dental development with dentist in Apopka. Our dentists consult with patients to pinpoint treatment options that will meet their specific oral healthcare needs and all procedures will be completed in our spacious and state-of-the-art office.

Meet our team

Dr. Patel began her education at University of Florida in Microbiology & Cell Science and received her master’s in Biomedical Sciences from University of South Florida. She then joined Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine where she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D). Dr. Patel prides herself in creating lasting, comfortable relationships with her patients, allowing them to dazed their dental fears and work towards having a happier and healthier smile with the best dentist in Apopka. She endeavors to treat every patient with a gentle touch, kindness, and compassion. During her free time, Dr. Patel enjoys traveling, trying new cuisines, and anything creative: drawing, painting, most recently, flower pressing.

Dr. Shachi Shah is exceptionally passionate about dentistry whose calling is to provide her patients with the best dental care. She will listen to your concerns and provide you with comprehensive treatment plan customized for your needs. Whether it is simple fillings or crown/bridge, cosmetic veneers, crooked teeth or root canal treatments, she will make sure you get treated with best knowledge, technology and care. She has worked extensively with pediatric patients and is extremely vicarious to patients with dental anxiety.

Dr. Shah continues to grow academically, providing the best in the field of dentistry. She continues to participate in numerous continuing dental education courses to bring you the most up to date in treatment planning and delivery of specialized care. Dr. Shah is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association and Florida Dental Association.

Dr. Shah has studied dentistry at the Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, India which is located in one of the Asia’s largest medical campus. After relocating to USA, she joined Advanced Standing program at University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston. She lives in Lake Mary with her husband and daughter. She enjoys cooking, travelling and dancing in her free time.

No matter where you are on your journey towards dental health and a beautiful smile, Dr. Shah will unreservedly guide you through the process because in modern dentistry it is never too late to improve your smile with the best dentist in Apopka FL!

Dr. Nimish Maniar was born and raised in the South Florida region. He attended undergraduate school at The University of South Florida, where he majored in Biomedical Sciences with minors in Biology & Business graduating in the top 5% of his class

He then continued his doctorate training at the prestigious Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine.

Proximately following dental school, he completed an additional 1year General Practice Residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in New York City with a focus on Implant placement.