Ryan Shaw was born and grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia, spending his high school years in Hays, Kansas. While attending Duquesne University during his undergraduate studies, Dr. Shaw met his wife, Rachael and fell in love with Pittsburgh. Dr. Shaw earned his dental degree at the University of Pennsylvania. After his doctorate, he came back to Pittsburgh for a two-year Pediatric Dental Residency at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh to become a certified Pediatric Dental Specialist. Dr. Shaw maintains hospital privileges at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

After his formal education and residencies, Dr. Shaw spent 6 years in private practice in the Pittsburgh area while achieving Board Certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He maintains his dental education through his affiliations with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Shaw is an advocate of advancing his knowledge in the various aspects of the specialty and has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education to stay current in the field.

Dr. Shaw joined Dr. Selvig’s practice in 2015 and is thrilled to be able to stay in Pittsburgh and raise his family with Rachael. She is an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Together with their children Jake and Tessa, The Shaw's enjoy vacationing, dining out, walking, and taking in all that Pittsburgh has to offer as a family.  Dr. Shaw's personal interest include golfing, playing guitar, and all things Pittsburgh sports.

Dr. Ashley is a native of Southwestern Pennsylvania. She received her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology with a double minor in Psychology and Chemistry from Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA. She then went on to earn her Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences with honors from Barry University, Miami Shores, FL. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree with honors from Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine, Downers Grove, IL. She has been recognized for her volunteer services which include Give Kids a Smile, Special Olympics, TeamSmile, Feeding America, and international dental missions.

After earning her doctorate she returned to Pittsburgh, PA where she completed a general practice residency at UPMC. Having a lifelong love for working with and caring for children, she then pursued her passion of pediatric dentistry at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. Dr. Ashley served as chief resident and gained extensive dental training while collaborating with other dental and medical specialists. After earning her certificate as a pediatric dentist she entered into private practice and remains an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Pennsylvania Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Northeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Dental Society of Western Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania Dental Association.

Dr. Ashley values each individual child and finds their creative imagination uplifting and inspiring. This is one of the many reasons why caring for children and their oral health has become her passion. She is excited to serve and practice in the community in which she was raised. Outside of dentistry she enjoys traveling the world, taking on outdoor adventures, DIY projects, gymnastics, and supporting the great city of Pittsburgh’s sports teams.

We are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Our staff is trained and skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient.

Our office staff has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.

Our team members enjoy working with children and it shows.

We are available

Monday thru Thursday 7:30 to 4:00

Friday 8:00 to 2:00

Our doctor on call can be reached at anytime for after hour emergencies.

Appointments

Your scheduled appointment time has been reserved specifically for you.

We request 24-hours notice if you need to cancel your appointment.

Insurance

Our office is committed to helping you maximize your insurance benefits. Because insurance policies vary, we can only estimate your coverage in good faith but cannot guarantee coverage due to the complexities of insurance contracts. Your estimated patient portion must be paid at the time of service. If you have any questions, our courteous staff is always available to answer them.

Financial Information

Your treatment plan will include a breakdown of all applicable fees, and we will inform you of all costs before treatment is administered. Charges are payable at the time of treatment.

We accept payments by cash, checks, and all major credit cards. Please ask a member of our staff, and we will review our payment options to accommodate your financial needs. If special arrangements are needed, please talk to our office manager prior to receiving service.

Although we participate with most major dental insurances, it is difficult to participate in all insurances.  We welcome you to our office even If we are out of network with your insurance.  With many out of network plans, there is often little or no difference in the out of pocket expense going out of network with our office. We are happy to discuss all of these options with you.

Pediatric Dentistry is the dental specialty recognized by the American Dental Association which encompasses comprehensive dental care for all children, from infancy through adolescence.

A children’s dental specialist like Dr. Shaw is a practitioner who, after becoming a general dentist (often called a family dentist), has completed an additional two years of post-doctoral training in the recognition and treatment of children’s dental services. Specialty education includes child psychology, behavior guidance, preventive techniques, restorative dentistry, orthodontics, sedation dentistry, and the treatment of children with special needs. Both of our doctors are certified pediatric dental specialists.

A thorough exam will be done to evaluate the health of your child’s teeth, gums and mouth. One of our doctors will evaluate your child’s growth and development and check to make sure your child’s oral development is on track.  Our office will make child-specific recommendations for the need of sealants, fluoride and other services based on your child’s individual needs and habits.

We strive to make each visit fun, educational and memorable for you & your child!

Children's Dental Topics:

During your first visit to our office we want to take the time to get acquainted and gather information. This includes a thorough examination and possibly taking x-rays we feel may be required to make a complete diagnosis. At this time we will also discuss with you the nature of any necessary dental care.

We have ways of explaining procedures to children, being honest and presenting it in a manner that will not frighten them. If your child asks, “will it hurt?” We feel it is wise to say that Dr. Shaw and Dr. Ashley are your friends and will be very gentle with you. Avoid phrases such as “it won’t hurt” and “that wasn’t so bad.”
We want your child to have positive memories of going to our office.

Please print and fill out our new patient forms. Bring them with you at first appointment, Thank You.

Dr. Nandita Pearce began her undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh and then she attended Georgetown University School of Dentistry in Washington, D.C. In 1989, she received her D.M.D from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. A three year Orthodontic Residency then began at Temple University School of Dentistry where she earned her Certificate of Specialty in Orthodontics as well as a Masters of Science in Oral Biology and a Masters of Science in Dentistry, in 1992.

Dr. Pearce is active in many professional organizations among which are the American Associations of Orthodontists, the Great Lakes Society of Orthodontists, the Pennsylvania Association of Orthodontists, the Western Pennsylvania Society of Orthodontics (past President of WPSO from 2007-2016). Her goal is to provide the highest quality care for her patients by regularly attending continuing education courses in orthodontics and dentistry. She aspires to work with each patient to achieve optimum oral health, function and appearance.

Dr. Nandita Pearce currently lives in Murrysville with her husband Robert, their son Tai and their three cats. She has been practicing orthodontics in the Pittsburgh area for over 25 years.