After 19 years practicing general dentistry, Dr. Shakeel Niazi still knows how to keep his work innovative. As the director of the Elite Smile Center in Rochester Hills, Dr. Niazi, a family dentist specializing in cosmetics and orthodontics, performs all his procedures with a motto of “no shots, no drills, and no pain.”
Known for the artistic and meticulous manner in which he performs dentistry, Dr. Niazi, a graduate of Northwestern University Dental School, says recent advances in technology have revitalized his career, both personally and professionally. “I am continuously upgrading the technology in my practice,” Dr. Niazi says. “The digital revolution makes procedures easier and less painful for my patients, providing them with the ultimate digital dental experience.”
Dr. Niazi offers orthodontics for children and adults, cosmetic procedures like lumineers and invisalign, one-hour office bleaching, gum disease treatment, root canals, and more. With digital tools, Dr. Niazi is able to place porcelain Cerec crowns in a one-hour visit.
“I’m able to give patients one-hour, single-visit crowns,” Dr. Niazi says. “They’re digitally designed, and milled in our office in just a few minutes. This is really important in an emergency or if the patient has a special event coming up.”
Another high-tech tool Dr. Niazi uses is a Biolase laser, which helps him perform procedures with minimum pain and bleeding. It’s used for treating gum disease and to raise the gum line for people with “gummy smiles,” and even for treating cavities, instead of the dreaded drill.
“The technology I use helps me to reach my goal of providing better oral health for the patient,” Dr. Niazi says.
Between his cutting-edge techniques and his charismatic personality, word-of-mouth marketing has led Dr. Niazi to multiple successes, garnering him patients from one side of the state to the other, and even Canada.
“Our thriving practice is blessed with many loyal patients, including some who come from long distances,” Dr. Niazi says. “They say it’s worth the drive.”
The community has recognized Dr. Niazi’s high caliber of work, and he’s received a myriad of awards — including a recent nod from Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, as the winner of the Employer Award in recognition of outstanding job creation and retention leading to business growth at his practice.
Dr. Niazi continues to strive to be a community leader through his participation in numerous charitable events. “If you give, you are rewarded many times over through the grace of God,” Dr. Niazi says.

Dr. Shakeel Niazi
Elite Smile Center
1390 W. Auburn, Suite A
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
248-299-8300