{"id":39775,"date":"2024-10-30T09:53:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T22:53:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/?p=39775"},"modified":"2024-11-11T08:33:55","modified_gmt":"2024-11-10T21:33:55","slug":"dr-ash-shah-doing-a-world-of-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/dr-ash-shah-doing-a-world-of-good\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr Ash Shah\u2014doing a world of good"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">6<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Ash Shah dentist\" class=\"wp-image-39776 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Ash Shah dentist\" class=\"wp-image-39776 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr Ash Shah takes the concept of giving back very seriously. Photography: Frances Andrijich<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dr-ash-shah-runs-a-community-minded-and-eco-friendly-practice-that-operates-on-a-local-and-global-level-by-kerryn-ramsey\">Dr Ash Shah runs a community-minded and eco-friendly practice that operates on a local and global level. By Kerryn Ramsey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Ash Shah is not afraid to put her money where her mouth is. As the principal dentist and owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shentonparkvillagedental.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shenton Park Village Dental<\/a>, a 10-minute drive from Perth\u2019s CBD, she takes the concept of giving back very seriously. Not only does the practice enthusiastically embrace eco-dentistry, but they also allocate five to 10 per cent of profits to local and overseas outreach programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile some may consider that a large slice from our profit, I consider it a well spent investment,\u201d says Dr Shah. \u201cDifferent practice owners spend their money in different ways. Some put it in the bank, some spend it on holidays, and some spend it on their family\u2019s wellbeing. In the end, it comes down to what brings you joy. Our outreach programs allow my family to visit remote places, meet local people and really get an understanding of their way of life.\u201d<\/p><div class=\"bitem-article-desktop-720x300-in-text\" id=\"bitem-2348110791\"><!-- Bite 720x300 [async] -->\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (!window.AdButler){(function(){var s = document.createElement(\"script\"); s.async = true; s.type = \"text\/javascript\";s.src = 'https:\/\/servedby.engagemedia.com.au\/app.js';var n = document.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0]; n.parentNode.insertBefore(s, n);}());}<\/script>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\nvar AdButler = AdButler || {}; AdButler.ads = AdButler.ads || [];\r\nvar abkw = window.abkw || '';\r\nvar plc705185 = window.plc705185 || 0;\r\ndocument.write('<'+'div id=\"placement_705185_'+plc705185+'\"><\\\/'+'div>');\r\nAdButler.ads.push({handler: function(opt){ AdButler.register(165450, 705185, [720,300], 'placement_705185_'+opt.place, opt); }, opt: { place: plc705185++, keywords: abkw, domain: 'servedby.engagemedia.com.au', click:'CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER' }});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-good-work\">Good work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shenton Park Village Dental has run outreach programs in Indonesia, Malaysia, Kenya, India, Mozambique and Cambodia. Two recent programs were concerned with improving oral hygiene among younger children. In December 2022, the team visited Terrayung Village Preschool in Borneo, Malaysia where they taught the importance of proper oral health and introduced sustainable oral care products to the school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In April 2023, they made their way to Worawaru village in Sumba, Indonesia, where 30 children learned about oral hygiene, toothbrushing techniques, and the importance of preserving their traditional diets and lifestyles. Dr Shah examined the teeth of 10 children and established a community trust. This trust will fund transport and treatment at a local dental clinic for the children. By utilising locally trained dental professionals, the trust will also help strengthen the local economy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMy leadership philosophy is deeply guided by my spiritual journey,\u201d says Dr Shah. \u201cI don\u2019t have a formalised religion, but I do believe in the principles of good deeds. The act of service and community work has been part of my family\u2019s way for many generations. I believe that your personal growth is directly proportional to the impact you have on those around you. Service for the betterment of humanity has a profound multiplier effect in so many aspects.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Dr Shah performs extractions on urgent cases, the main objective is to form alliances with locally trained dentists and set up a fund for transport and the first round of treatments. The bill is always shown to the parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe notion of heroic volunteerism isn\u2019t for us,\u201d says Dr Shah. \u201cThe community must take responsibility and know the costs of treatment. We find that encourages improved oral health behaviour in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Being a dentist provides you the privilege of making an impact to people\u2019s lives. Making money is important but the real richness and wealth comes from having passion and purpose focused on the patient, the planet and the community. <br><br><strong>Dr Ash Shah, owner, Shenton Park Village Dental<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The clients of Shenton Park Dental Practice are well aware of the overseas and local programs Dr Shah undertakes. The feedback is overwhelmingly positive with people happy to see such good work being done.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur local community cares about their health and the environment,\u201d says Dr Shah. \u201cThey appreciate we are a clinic that values community ties, both local and global. Our values reflect theirs and because of that, client turnover is very small. Investment in our programs just makes good business sense.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-starting-out\">Starting out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Shah spent her early years in Kenya. Her great grandparents are from India, she speaks four languages and has lived with lots of different cultures. She attended high school in Perth but moved to Brisbane to study dentistry, graduating from the University of Queensland in 2010. She then returned to Perth and worked as an associate dentist for 13 years. After giving birth to a son in 2021, she wanted to set up a dental practice close to his daycare. Shenton Park Village Dental opened its doors in 2022 with zero clients on the books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re a true start-up practice,\u201d says Dr Shah. \u201cFortunately, we grew steadily. We booked our first patients before we had even installed the autoclave. There are larger, corporate-style practices in the area whereas we offer a more intimate, personalised service. A lot of our clients are local families.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-always-green\">Always green<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From the outset, Dr Shah planned for the practice to be eco-friendly and sustainable. She wanted the business to be an extension of her personal and family values. The practice operates with sustainable materials and effective waste management. They use autoclavable impression trays and suction tubes to reduce single-use plastic waste ending up in landfill. Sterilisation pouches, office supplies and rinsing methods align with sustainability goals. They also offer patients eco-friendly oral hygiene packs with bamboo toothbrushes and silk floss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The clinic has also adopted the use of enzymatic, biodegradable and non-toxic surface disinfectants. These products eliminate pathogens, viruses and bacteria, doing away with the need for single-use plastic barriers. All their dental supplies come in recyclable or recycled packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A common misconception is adopting sustainable practices can be more expensive than traditional methods. Dr Shah found just the opposite to be true\u2014going green saves her business money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39777 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash2-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash2-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39777 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash2-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ash2-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMost practices spend around 10 per cent of revenue on consumables,\u201d says Dr Shah. \u201cOur eco-dentistry alternatives reduced ours to around 4.2 per cent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI started a single dentist practice committed to sustainability. Many people are enthusiastic about green alternatives and seek us out. Today, our team consists of four clinicians, three nurses and a practice manager. We operate six days a week.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-going-green\">Going green<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Shah and her team also provide dental health education on a local level. They run programs at the nearby Rosalie Primary School and at the University of Western Australia\u2019s Early Learning Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local children receive Shenton Park Village\u2019s oral health packs that are fully compostable\u2014from the brush to the bristles to the bag to the floss, as well as biodegradable pencils that contain a seed and can be planted at the end of their life. Dr Shah has designed a fully compostable toothbrush, and also offers sustainable oral healthcare packs for other practices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good works, sustainability and exceptional dentistry has seen Shenton Park Dental almost reach capacity, with Dr Shah now looking at prospective sites for a future second business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re fortunate that our community enthusiastically embraces sustainability and our outreach programs,\u201d she says. \u201cIt also reflects the modern Australian community at large. Being a dentist provides you the privilege of making an impact to people\u2019s lives. Making money is important but the real richness and wealth comes from having passion and purpose focused on the patient, the planet and the community.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For info on customised oral healthcare packs, or to discuss ways to improve the green credentials of your practice, Dr Shah can be contacted at <a href=\"mailto:reception@spvd.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reception@spvd.com.au<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr Ash Shah runs a community-minded and eco-friendly practice that operates on a local and global level. By Kerryn Ramsey Dr Ash Shah is not afraid to put her money where her mouth is. 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