Dr. Raj Vij
Dr. Vij moved to the Akron area after completing his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) at Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry in 1991. He practiced as a general dentist for eight years before he made the decision to pursue his true passion of pediatric dentistry. He moved to Baltimore, Maryland where he completed a two-year residency in pediatric dentistry at the University of Maryland in 2001. He then moved back to Akron what he calls “home” and opened “Dentistry 4 Kids”.
Dr. Vij is a proud, active member of:
- American Dental Association
- Ohio Dental Association
- Akron Dental Society
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Vij has previously served as the director of the Summit County Children’s Dental Health program and is currently on staff at Akron Children’s Hospital where he currently serves as the dental director. He is certified in basic life support and has advanced training in pediatric advanced life support (PALS). In 2004, Dr. Vij had an article entitled, “Pulp Therapy in Primary Teeth” published in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Vij is extremely passionate about pediatric dentistry and the impact it has on children’s lives. This passion carries over into his relationships with his patients and their families. Each year Dr. Vij volunteers during the Children’s Dental Health month as well as the ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’ where free dental care is offered to children who cannot afford it.
Outside of his professional career, Dr. Vij enjoys playing tennis, watching the CAVS, doing yoga, listening to music and traveling with his wife and two children.
Dr. Sandhya Menon
Dr. Sandhya Menon is a board-certified pediatric dentist through the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania in 2011. She previously attended Lehigh University where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology. After dental school, she completed an Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Menon is a proud, active member of:
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Menon previously worked in the metropolitan areas of Boston and Houston, but she is now happy to call Cleveland home. She is passionate about children’s oral health and looks forward to serving her new community. She is eager to meet you and your families!
In her free time, she enjoys trying group fitness classes and exploring new restaurants with her husband. She also likes attending performing arts events, such as stand up comedy, theater and dance. She mostly enjoys spending time with her young daughter.
Dr. Eric Yoskovich
Dr. Eric Yoskovich was born and raised in Sterling Heights, Michigan, a small town near Detroit. He attended the Honors College at Wayne State University, and in 2014 he matriculated to the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. After earning his DDS, he attended The University of Toledo’s Pediatric Dentistry residency and completed his master’s degree in Oral Biology, where he received invaluable experience and training treating many children.
Dr. Eric is a proud member of:
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Ohio Dental Association
- Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Eric is relatively new to the Cleveland area and hopes to adopt a dog and become familiar with the Cuyahoga Valley National Park system. He is excited to find places to play squash, become a tutor, and practice photography, and he would appreciate recommendations on where to find his guilty pleasure—cinnamon rolls. He also looks forward to meeting your children and forming lasting relationships to ensure a great dental experience each and every time they visit our office. Dr. Eric shares Dr. Vij’s vision for Dentistry 4 Kids: to treat every patient like they are family.
Dr. Ayah Koleilat
Dr. Ayah Koleilat is originally from Bismarck, North Dakota. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, Michigan.Shortly after receiving her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree, Dr. Koleilat moved to Buffalo, New York where she completed her residency training in Pediatric Dentistry at the University at Buffaloin affiliation with Oishei Children’s Hospital.
In 2019, Dr. Koleilat was elected as a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor’s society based on educational and professional merit. Sheis a board-eligible Pediatric Dentist and plans to pursue board certification through the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Koleilat is a proud member of:
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
Dr. Koleilat is passionate about creating positive experiences for her patient’s and their families. She strives to individualize each child’s care based on his/her needs to encourage successful and memorable experiences. Dr. Koleilat’s goal is to promote life-long oral health and wellness starting from the first dental visit.
In her free time, Dr. Koleilat enjoys exploring parks with her husband, spending time with friends and family and visiting local coffee shops.She is excited to explore yet another city along Lake Erie and looks forward to being close to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Dr. Koleilat is very pleased to join the Dentistry 4 Kids team. She looks forward to meeting you and your families and serving the Ohio Community!
