Sandeep “Sunny” Konda, DDS
Dr. Sandeep “Sunny” Konda is an enthusiastic dentist and graduate of Touro College of Dental Medicine in New York. He provides a wide range of general dentistry procedures with a gentle touch and a patient-first approach. A firm believer in treating every patient with the highest quality of care possible, Dr. Sunny is committed to maintaining clinical excellence through extensive continuing education, hands-on clinical practice, and mentorship from leading experts in the field. A lifelong learner, Dr. Sunny received the prestigious Smigel Scholarship to attend the American Society for Dental Aesthetics Annual Conference in 2024 and, more recently, completed advanced implant training at the renowned Colorado Surgical Institute.
His journey into dentistry began at age 12, when braces started a life-changing 18-month transformation that not only restored his smile and confidence but also sparked a lifelong passion for dentistry. After high school, he attended the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology. While in college, Dr. Sunny spent his weekends working as an Emergency Medical Technician, an experience that helped shape the calm, focused demeanor he brings to patient care today. After completing his undergraduate education, he moved to New York to attend Touro College of Dental Medicine, where he served as Vice President of his class and Executive Treasurer of the student government.
While in dental school, Dr. Sunny met the love of his life, Mansi Patel, a New Jersey native and Family Medicine physician. After graduating, he followed her to rural Pennsylvania, where he practiced for several years, honing his clinical skills, completing more than 100 hours of continuing education annually, and caring for patients in an underserved community.
Family, friends, and a longtime dream of returning to a coastal community like his alma mater Santa Cruz ultimately led Dr. Sunny to Manasquan. Around this time, he met Dr. Sheklian, and the two quickly connected over their shared philosophy of dentistry. Both believe in providing conservative, thoughtful treatment recommendations, taking the time to listen to their patients, and treating every person who walks through the door with kindness, honesty, and respect. Just as importantly, they share a commitment to lifelong learning and continually improving the care they provide.
For the patients and families who have trusted Dr. Sheklian and Squan Family Dentistry for many years, Dr. Sunny understands how meaningful that relationship is. His goal is not to change what patients have come to know and appreciate, but to honor and build upon the foundation Dr. Sheklian has created. Patients can expect the same warm, comfortable atmosphere, personalized attention, and high standard of dental care they have always received. By combining their shared philosophies with Dr. Sunny’s commitment to continuing education, modern techniques, and thoughtful advancements in dentistry, the practice will continue to evolve while preserving the personal relationships and trusted approach to care that have made Squan Family Dentistry special.
Dr. Sunny feels incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to become part of the Squan Family Dentistry community and looks forward to getting to know each patient and family personally. He is excited to work alongside Dr. Sheklian during this transition, earn the trust of the practice’s longtime patients, and care for generations of families in the community for many years to come.
In his free time, Dr. Sunny enjoys traveling throughout the United States, spending time with friends and family, cheering on the New York Knicks, and riding his old Honda motorcycle along New Jersey’s scenic coastal roads.