Our Team
At Nordonia Dental Group, we are a team of dedicated dental professionals who feel like a family! We look forward to welcoming you to our Northfield, OH dental office and showing you how our practice is different. Our team is friendly, caring, and you'll love the personalized attention you receive when you choose Nordonia Dental Group as your dental home.
Learn more about our dentists and their expertise here. We look forward to meeting you and your family!
“I am so happy that I was recommended to Dr. Z by a friend of mine that has been going to him for years. My dentist in Maple Hts. passed away and I needed a new dentist. I have had my teeth cleaned by Lorie a few times. Top notch! Dr. Z did a crown last year and I am so happy with the procedure. I would highly recommend his dental group. This makes my third dentist in my entire lifetime. The front staff is very professional and helpful. You can't ask for a better dental group!”
— Linda Walser
Dr. Philip Znidarsic
Dr. Znidarsic (Dr. Z) grew up on the east side of Cleveland and attended St. Ignatius High School. He earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Case Western Reserve in 1996. Then he completed a two-year residency at The Veterans Hospital in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Z has been taking care of patients at Nordonia Dental Group for over 20 years.
He has completed endless hours of advanced cosmetic dental education, and recently, The Consumer Research Council of America named Dr. Znidarsic as one of its Top Dentists. Some of his services include veneers, crowns, bleaching, in-office Zoom, bonding, as well as routine dental care.
He resides in Lake County, OH with his wife and two daughters. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, sports, traveling and running, and he also volunteers with The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Dr. Patrick Sovacool
Dr. Patrick Sovacool (Dr. Pat) grew up on the west side of Cleveland and attended St. Ignatius High School where he holds the record for running the fastest mile and was inducted into their Athletic Hall of Fame in 2023. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University in Zoology in 2009, where he was a scholarship athlete in track and field. He continued his education at The Ohio State University and graduated with his Doctorate in Dental Surgery in 2013.
Because Dr. Sovacool is always looking for ways he can better serve his patients, he stays current in the field of dentistry through continuing education and as a member of many professional dental associations. He has taken courses in endodontics and implantology, and is a member of the American Dental Association, Cleveland Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry
He enjoys working with people and loves getting to know his patients on a personal basis. When he's not at the dental office, Dr. Sovacool enjoys spending time with his wife, Kori, two daughters and two sons, as well as running, golfing, skiing, and attending country concerts.
Dr. Emily Miller, DMD
Dr. Emily Miller was born and raised in Brecksville, Ohio. She completed her undergraduate studies in Microbiology at The Ohio State University. She earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in 2018. Afterwards, she had the honor of serving our nation’s veterans through a year-long general practice residency at the Louis Stokes Veterans Affairs Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio gaining additional training in all facets of general dentistry, including crowns, bridges, implants, root canals, and oral surgery. It is her top priority to deliver the best care to her patients, so she engages in continuing education courses often to provide patients with the most current and effective treatments.
Dr. Miller was drawn to dentistry due to a chance to help people and develop a lasting relationship with patients. Dr. Miller is Invisalign certified and is a member of the West Shore Study Club, Cleveland Dental Society, Ohio Dental Association and American Dental Association.
When she’s not at the office, Dr. Miller enjoys being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with her husband and family.
Dr. James Ferritto (Dr. James)
Dr. James Ferritto (Dr. James) was born and raised in Lyndhurst, OH. He attended Saint Ignatius High School, he completed his undergraduate degree in biology at the College of Wooster, and proceeded to graduate from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine with his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD).
Dr. James is a member of the American Dental Association, Greater Cleveland Dental Society, and Ohio Dental Association. He pursues dentistry because he enjoys building relationships and making an impact on his patients’ lives through dental care. He stays up to date with new techniques and seeks to provide high quality care through continuing education courses and through a study club of local and non-local dentists. Dr. James takes courses in restorative and esthetic dentistry (fillings, crowns and veneers), extracting and bone grafting, clear aligners (orthodontic treatment), and endodontics (root canal therapy). He plans to provide services such as surgical implant placement, botox, and hair regeneration in the future.
Outside of the office, Dr. James enjoys spending time with family and friends and time outdoors. He enjoys cooking, reading, and playing sports, specifically bocce and golf. He volunteers at free clinics such as Medworks to give back to the community.
