Dr. Steven Walters graduated from North Olmsted High School in 1980 and received his undergraduate degree from DePauw University with academic honors in 1984. He then entered the School of Dentistry at the University of Michigan and graduated in the top tier of his class in 1988. From Michigan, Dr. Steve was accepted into a postgraduate hospital residency training program at Metro Health Medical Center in Cleveland. After completion of this advanced training, Dr. Steve joined his father in practice in North Olmsted. In 1993, Dr. Steve received a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (F.A.G.D.), a designation achieved by less than 5% of U.S. dentists.
Favorite thing about dentistry: We can make an incredibly profound impact on a persons life by giving them back their confidence to smile, enjoy the foods they like, and live a pain-free and healthy life.
Favorite App: The Wall Street Journal I can read the paper whenever I want on my iPhone! Weather.com is second my family thinks I was a meterologist in my last life because I am full of all sorts of weather predictions (which are usually pretty accurate).
Fave sports team: All the Cleveland teams Im a lifelong suffering Cleveland sports team fan who has, lived through it all; The Fumble, The Shot, Red Right 88, Im taking my talents to South Beach etc. And, Univ of Michigan, who has the best fight song and helmets in college sports!
Fave things: Traveling anywhere different from home, riding my road bike in the Metroparks when theres no cars and its really still and quiet, volunteering with my son to feed Clevelands homeless with the St. Ignatius Labre group on Sunday evenings and seeing him get it. Coming from work, where almost nobody wants to see me (even though most people are good pretenders), to my home where everyone is glad Im there!
Dr. Barjesh Bath-Walters graduated with Highest Honors from Warren Area High School in Pennsylvania in 1982, and attended Penn State and Chatham College. She entered Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry where she received both her undergraduate degree in 1986, and doctorate in 1990, graduating in the top tier of her dental school class. Following graduation, she also was accepted into the Metro Health Medical Center hospital residency program. Upon completion of this advanced training, Dr. Barjesh joined Dr. Steve in private practice (and marriage!) in 1991.
The doctors have been honored to be selected among Northern Ohio Lives Best Dentists and having been given the distinction of being selected by the Consumers Research Council of America, as Americas Top Dentists in Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry. Drs. Steve and Barjesh have published numerous articles on dental health in newspapers and periodicals. The doctors have also given many presentations to dentists, community groups, and health care providers on the advancements in dentistry. Additionally, both the doctors provide expert testimony for the legal profession in dental related cases. Recently, Dr. Steve was featured in several West Side newspapers and on Channel 3 for his role in training local paramedics on handling dental trauma.
Favorite thing about dentistry: Helping patients avoid dental problems by education and preventive care; allowing patients to have the best possible experience by utilizing the best materials and technologies; helping patients to overcome their dental fears and anxieties due to previous negative experiences by building a trusting relationship with them.
Education and hobbies: Undergraduate degree from Penn State & Chatham College & Doctorate from Case; Residency @ Metro Hospital; hobbies: attending all my sons sporting events, and my daughters dance activities
Sedation dentistry offers individuals with general anxiety about going to the dentist or fears about a specific dental procedure the opportunity to have a stress free and more comfortable experience. Utilizing safe and controlled sedation techniques prior to the dental procedure the patient is eased into a state of complete relaxation. This eliminates any discomfort, pain, and preoperative anxiety that may be associated with a particular dental visit. With sedation dentistry patients typically feel more at ease post-operatively as they have little or no memory of the actual moment-to-moment dental procedure.
Commonly referred to as laughing gas, nitrous oxide is used as a mild sedative to reduce anxiety and allow a level of relaxation during a procedure. Nitrous oxide is inhaled through a small mask over the nose. It is administered for the duration of the procedure and is turned off as the procedure is coming to an end. The effects of this method of sedation wear off very quickly.
IV Sedation involves a sedative that is administered intravenously, or directly into a vein. It is indicated when deeper sedation is required. This type of sedation can be quickly modified to your state of consciousness and can be continued as long as necessary for the procedure.