Our Team would like to welcome you to your childs Dental Home.Dr. Girdlestone is a participant in the Care Creditprogram andYes, You Can Programin Canton, Ohio to provide care for children in need of financial assistance. The Yes, You Can Programis a program that looks at all healthcare plans and can waive differences that otherwise the patient might have to pay out of pocket by going to a particular hospital.
Dr. Stephen Girdlestone is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry with over ten years of experience training dentists and conducting research in dental disease prevention. He is passionate about educating families in oral healthcare for their children.
Dr. Girdlestone completed four years of undergraduate studies, four years of dental school, as well as two additional years of specialized training in caring for children, Dr. Girdlestone has extensive knowledge and experience in treating and understanding the unique needs of infants, children, and adolescents.
Our office staff is dedicated to providing a friendly and comfortable environment designed especially for young visitors. As your dental home, we include all aspects of pediatric dental care, from oral hygiene education to preventative care and treatment. Our goal is to provide your family with comprehensive, continuously accessible, compassionate dental care that will keep your childs teeth healthy for life.
The concept of a childs dental home originated in healthcare as a pediatric dental base for families to find information to educate themselves and their children about the benefits ofproperlong termoral healthcare. Dr.Girdlestones goal is to have all of his patients meet the healthcare standard fororal healthcare that prevents dental caries, the number one preventable disease in children.The concept of the Dental Home reflects the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistrys (AAPD) clinical guidelinesfor the proper delivery of oral health care to all children, with a concentration on the very young, infants and toddlers.
Dr. Girdlestone is a 2002 Diplomate of American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD). He received his postdoctoral certificates in advanced education in pediatric dentistry in 2001 from the Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry (TAMBCD). The Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry is internationally recognized for its oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care, and community service programs. Dr. Girdlestones TAMBCD research involved A Survey of Access to Dental Care after Age Maturation from Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas, Texas.
He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio in 1996. As president and active member of his dental fraternity, he was active in many philanthropic activities. He continues this dental community involvement as member of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association.
Pediatric Dentistry Certificate, Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas Unpublished Article: A Survey of Access to Dental Care after Age Maturation from Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas, Texas 1999-2001
Thank you for choosing a dental office visit with Dr. Stephen Girdlestone at Pediatric Dental Specialist. He is a board-certified pediatric dentist who takes extra care in making your child feel comfortable and secure in a new environment.
Our practice uses very modern equipment to minimize patient discomfort. We also use digital X-rays to overcome parental concerns about excess radiation. At the first visit, a complete oral exam will be performed and X-rays are taken if required.