Steven Gajda, D.D.S., M.S.D.
Dr. Steven Gajda joined Northern Dental Specialists in the practice of orthodontics in 2008. He strives to continue providing the excellent orthodontic care you have come to expect from the NDS team.
Dr. Gajda earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Case Western Reserve University, where he met his wife, Meredith. He completed his dental degree from University of the Pacific in San Francisco. Dr. Gajda finished a master’s degree in orthodontics at Indiana University. He is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, North East Ohio Dental Association, and the Cleveland Society of Orthodontists.
After living in San Francisco and Indianapolis, Dr. Gajda and his wife are excited to live in the greater Cleveland area. When Dr. Gajda is not with his patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. His additional interests include movies, nonfiction books, golf, skiing, and playing basketball.
Dr. Gajda's email: drgajda@ndssmiles.com
William Koenig, D.D.S., M.S.
Dr. William J. Koenig is a 1968 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. After completing a post-graduate dental internship, he joined Dr. George C. Scott in the practice of pediatric dentistry in Willoughby and Ashtabula, Ohio.
"Dr. Bill" became more and more interested in orthodontics and in 1978 decided to change specialties. He was admitted to the Graduate Orthodontic Residency Program at Case Western Reserve University, earning a master’s degree in orthodontics in 1980. He is now an Assistant Professor of Orthodontics at Case. He was voted "Most Outstanding Faculty Member" in 2004 by the senior orthodontic residents. Dr. Bill enjoys the challenges of private practice and teaching, both of which require dedication to maintain a high degree of proficiency and knowledge of the latest advances in orthodontics.
He resides with his wife, Judie, in Kirtland, Ohio. They have two grown children: Kari, an attorney in Cincinnati and Andy, a commercial real estate broker in San Francisco. They are blessed with four grandchildren. Dr. Bill enjoys golf, skiing and SCUBA diving in his leisure time.
Dr. Koenig's email: drbill@ndssmiles.com
Lawrence E. Brown D.D.S.
After attending The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 1978, Dr. Brown completed a general practice residency at Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital. Following a year of general practice, Dr. Brown entered a pediatric dental residency at Children's Hospital of Oakland, California. Upon returning to the Cleveland area, Dr. Brown began his dental practice limited to infants, children and teens.
Dr. Brown strives to provide quality dental care for kids in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. He also has offices in Beachwood and Bainbridge, Ohio.
Dr. Brown resides in Gates Mills, Ohio with his wife and two sons.