About the Doctors

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 three children. His additional interests include movies, nonfiction books, golf, skiing, and playing basketball.

Dr. Gajda's email: drgajda@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.