Dr. Sana Zaidi was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, where her passion for helping others and building strong community connections first began. She graduated with high academic distinction from Cleveland State University, then earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. During dental school, she spent time volunteering at a local clinic, where she discovered how much she enjoyed connecting with patients and helping them feel cared for—especially the youngest ones.
After completing dental school, Dr. Sana moved to Virginia with her husband and began working in a pediatric dental practice. It was there that she realized her true calling: working exclusively with children and helping transform the dental experience into something positive and even fun. This led her back to her hometown of Cleveland, where she completed her two-year pediatric dental residency at MetroHealth Hospital. Her training included advanced experience in hospital dentistry, treatment of patients with special health care needs, and sedation dentistry. She is a proud Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Since joining Pediatric Dentistry of Reston in 2017, Dr. Sana has brought warmth, compassion, and clinical excellence to every patient she sees. She loves creating a safe and supportive space where children can build trust and confidence in their dental care. Dr. Sana has also enjoyed participating in local outreach events and dental missions, where she finds joy in giving back to the community.
Outside the office, she lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and three children. A proud Cleveland Cavaliers fan, she’s always cheering during basketball season and enjoys watching baseball, staying active, and spending time with her growing family.
She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association, and is committed to continuing education and lifelong learning in pediatric dental care.
