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Pediatric Dentist Stephen P Girdlestone DDS, Canton, Ohio

Stephen P. Girdlestone, DDS
3801 Whipple Avenue NW, Suite 4
Canton, Ohio 44718

330-491-7777

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Steve Girdlestone, DDS

Stephen P. Girdlestone, DDS

Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric Dental Specialist
3801 Whipple Avenue NW, Suite 4
Canton, Ohio 44718

Phone 330-491-7777
Fax 330-491-8888

OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

To schedule an appointment with our pediatric dentist, Dr. Steve Girdlestone, please phone 330-491-7777.

Stephen P. Girdlestone, DDS – Biography

Pediatric Dental Specialist, Stephen P Girdlestone DDS is a board certified pediatric dentist in Canton, Massillon, and North Canton, Ohio.

Dr. Stephen Girdlestone opened his private pediatric dental practice in February, 2004 after being honorably discharged from the United States Army at the rank of Major.

Pediatric Dental Specialist

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. Girdlestone’s 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.

Stephen P. Girdlestone, DDS – Curriculum Vitae

Personal

After being honorably discharged from the United States Army at the rank of Major, Dr. Girdlestone opened a private pediatric dental practice, Pediatric Dental Specialist, in February, 2004.

Education

Pediatric Dentistry Certificate, Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas Unpublished Article: “A Survey of Access to Dental Care after Age Maturation from Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas, Texas” 1999-2001

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 1992-1996

Student Activities:

  • 1st Delegate of American Student Dental Association 1995-1996
  • 2nd Delegate of American Student Dental Association 1994 – 1995
  • Student Council Member 1992-1996

Professional Affiliations:

  • President of Delta Sigma Delta 1995-1996
  • Member of Delta Sigma Delta 1992-1996
  • Member of American Student Dental Association 1992-1996

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Chemistry, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio 1988-1992

Student Activities:

  • Chairman for Off-Campus Affairs 1991-1992
  • Student Senator 1991-1992

Fraternal Activities:

  • Philanthropy Chairman of Alpha Delta Phi 1990-1992
  • Member of Alpha Delta Phi 1989-1992

Military Service

Pediatric Dentistry, U.S DENTAC, Fort Sam Houston, Texas 2002-2003

  • Provide Pediatric Dental care to family members of active duty military in the aspects of oral sedation, general anesthesia, and routine care.

Pediatric Dentist, 618th Dental Company (Area Support), Yongsan Army Garrison, Korea 2001-2002

  • Provide Pediatric Dental care to family members of active duty military in the aspects of  oral sedation, general anesthesia, and routine care.
  • Awards: Army Commendation Medal

Pediatric Dentistry Resident, U.S DENTAC, Fort Sam Houston, Texas 1999-2001

  • Pediatric Dentistry Residency at Baylor College of Dentistry  Dallas, Texas 1999-2001

General Dentist, U.S DENTAC, Fort Hood, Texas 1998-1999

  • Treatment of Fort Hood soldiers in the aspects of oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, and restorative. Served as the Radiation Protection Control Officer for Dental Clinic #3.
  • Awards: Army Commendation Medal

Brigade Dental Surgeon, 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas 1996-1998

Responsible for the dental readiness mission of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team Provide emergency dental treatment in the field. Serve as the Triage Officer during mass casualties’ situations.

Deployments:

  • National Training Center 97-01, Fort Irwin, California
  • Intrinsic Action 97-02, Kuwait
  • National Training Center 98-04, Fort Irwin, California

Awards: Army Achievement Medal

Professional Experience

  • Stephen P. Girdlestone, D.D.S., LLC – Pediatric Dental Specialist 2004 – Present
  • Private Practice Pediatric Dental Practice located at 3801 Whipple Ave. Ste 4, Canton, Ohio 44718

Licensure

  • Ohio September 1996

Organizations

  • American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Dental Association

Hospital Staff

  • Aultman Hospital
  • Mercy Medical Center

Honors

  • Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry 2002     U.S. Army Health Professional Scholarship Recipient 1995
  • To schedule an appointment with our pediatric dentist, Dr. Steve Girdlestone, please phone 330-491-7777.

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Dr. Stephen P. Girdlestone – Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Pediatric Dental SpecialistWelcome to Pediatric Dental Specialist located in Canton, Ohio. With over 14 years of pediatric dental experience, Dr. Stephen P. Girdlestone and his child-friendly team work together to provide infants, children and teens with the highest level of pediatric dental care available. Dr. Girdlestone, a board certified pediatric dentist provides the most advanced dental treatments available to ensure that children achieve and maintain healthy smiles that will last a lifetime.

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Our library of Pediatric Dental Topics is provided by Pediatric Dental Specialist, Dr. Stephen P Girdlestone, a board certified pediatric dentist. Dental topics in our library include information on dental care for infants and children, dental sedation and pediatric dental … Pediatric Dental Topics

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CARE CREDIT Pediatric Dentist SPecialist

Our Team would like to welcome you to your child's "Dental Home". Dr. Girdlestone is a participant in the Care Credit program and Yes, You Can Program in Canton, Ohio to provide care for children in need of financial assistance. The Yes, You Can Program is a program that looks at all healthcare plans and can waive … Financial Assistance

Clinic Office Hours

Monday - Thursday 
8:00-5:00

Friday 
8:00-11:00

Phone 330-491-7777

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Stephen P Girdlestone DDS     
3801 Whipple Avenue NW, Suite 4
Canton Ohio 44718

Phone 330-491-7777
Fax 330-491-8888

info@pediatricdentalspecialist.com

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