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Dr. Ashveeta Shetty is an assistant professor at DY Patil School of Dentistry and also runs her own dental clinic in Mumbai. Having done her Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry from Terna Dental College, she is currently pursuing her PhD. She has several national and international publications to her credit.
Dr. Shetty has over five years experience in dentistry and believes in the prevention of dental problems from a young age. She is also attached to various charitable trusts across Mumbai. Her focus lies in motivating children as well as parents to maintain good oral hygiene, a healthy lifestyle and dietary practices. In addition, she conducts dental camps for children.
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