Doctors of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Dr. Joseph Russell

Dr. Joseph Russell, a 1971 graduate of Normandy High School and multi-sport athlete, earned a full scholarship to Bowling Green State University, where he graduated in 1975 with a degree in chemistry. He was an Academic All-American and football team captain. Dr. Russell graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in 1980, ranking 7th in his class and earning membership in Omicron Kappa Upsilon. He completed a General Practice Residency at Cleveland Metropolitan Hospital in 1981. A committed community member, Dr. Russell is married to Cindy, a Solon High School guidance counselor, and they have four children, all Solon graduates. His daughter Emily, a dental graduate of The Ohio State University, now practices with him.
With decades of experience, Dr. Russell is dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized dental care.

Dr. Emily Russell

Dr. Emily Russell, a 2015 graduate of Solon High School excelled academically and athletically as captain of the soccer and basketball teams. She earned a degree in Biological Engineering from The Ohio State University, graduating magna cum laude in 2019 while playing for the Women’s Soccer Club. Dr. Russell then graduated summa cum laude from Ohio State's College of Dentistry in 2023, ranking in the top 10 of her class.
She is a member of the Heights Dental Study Club and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE), specializing in Botox and dermal fillers. Outside of work, Dr. Russell enjoys outdoor activities with her husband, a Lyndhurst firefighter, and their two Labrador retrievers. They welcomed  their first child, Archer, in February 2025.
Dr. Russell is passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered care, helping patients achieve both oral health and esthetic confidence.