Meet Our Pediatric Dental Team
Dr. Sandhya Menon, DMD
Dr. Menon earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the prestigious University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 2011. She then completed her pediatric dental residency at Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, where she received specialized training in treating young patients.
With over a decade of experience, Dr. Menon has practiced in several metropolitan areas, including Boston, Houston, and Akron. Now happily settled in Cleveland, she is excited to serve families in the local community.
Dr. Menon is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce, reflecting her commitment to professional excellence and community engagement. She resides in Orange with her husband and their two young daughters. Outside of the office, she enjoys reading, exercising, traveling, and spending quality time with her family.
Dr. Menon looks forward to welcoming you and caring for your little ones! Her goal is to create a warm, positive dental experience and help children build a lifetime of healthy habits and happy smiles.
Dr. Susanne Parrish, DDS
Dr. Parrish just loves caring for children and always has a smile for each patient who comes to see her. She received her degree in Biology at Indiana University and then received her DDS from Indiana University School of Dentistry. She decided to follow her heart and work with children. She completed her residency in Pediatric Dentistry at CWRU School of Dentistry/Rainbow Children’s Hospital in Cleveland. Family is important and keeps her busy. Her three children are here in the area, as are her grandchildren. She keeps busy with gardening, golf, travel, cooking, reading or following the Cavaliers/Guardians/Browns!
Stephany Darby, RDH
With 20 years in dentistry and 12 years at Eastside Children’s Dentistry, Stephany graduated from Youngstown State University’s dental hygiene program. She’s passionate about creating positive early dental experiences through gentle, supportive care that gets kids excited for their visits. When not helping little smiles shine, she enjoys time at Lake Milton with her husband David and children Makenna and Mason, along with cruising, reading, and line dancing to her favorite country music.
Shannon Ballog, RDH
Shannon holds a degree in Applied Science with honors and recently celebrated 15 years with our practice family. With over 16 years as a pediatric dental hygienist, she’s known for her gentle touch and ability to ease children’s fears while building lasting family connections. From babies’ first visits to teen care, Shannon’s compassionate approach helps children develop confidence in their smiles. Outside the office, she enjoys sailboat racing, traveling, and tending her many gardens, while spending time with her son at OSU and her two rescued cats, Coco and Barney.