Meet Dr. Stephen Godwin
"I love my job! Orthodontics allows me to establish lifelong friendships with wonderful people who come to visit us. Our patients have unique stories to tell, and it is a privilege to be a part of their lives."
Education and Experience
Dr. Godwin graduated with a Bachelor in Arts in Biology as the valedictorian of his class from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. He received his Doctor of Medical Dentistry from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, graduating top of his class. Continuing his training at Harvard Dental School, he earned a dental specialty certificate in Orthodontics and a Doctor of Medical Science in the field of oral biology. While at Harvard, Dr. Godwin received numerous awards, including the American Association of Orthodontists Award of Special Merit and the American Association of Dental Research Edward H. Hatton Award.
Dr. Godwin has practiced orthodontics since 1998, serving as a Professor in Orthodontics at the University of Connecticut Dental School before joining Bel Air Orthodontics in 2002.
Continuing Education
Dr. Godwin believes that participation in continuing education is essential in an era of rapid innovation. The patients at Bel Air Orthodontics deserve the best, and continuing education allows him to provide his patients with quality care using the latest technology and orthodontic advances.
Dr. Godwin currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Orthodontic Department at the University of Maryland Dental School. He is a member of several professional associations, including the American Board of Orthodontics, the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, and the Maryland Dental Society.
Family and Community
Dr. Godwin is originally from Hagerstown in Washington County, and has lived in Bel Air the past eight years. He and his wife, Diane, have two children, Emily and Stephen, Jr. They also live with their family dog, a Collie named Ginger. In his spare time, he enjoys playing basketball, fishing on the Chesapeake Bay, volunteering at church, and searching for the best crab cakes in Harford County.
With two school-aged children, he and Diane participate in many community activities. Diane serves as a ballet teacher at a local dance studio, and Dr. Godwin has coached several soccer teams. In addition, he and Diane are privileged to serve as sponsors of several Harford County charitable programs, including Annie's Playground, the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life, Susan G. Komen's Race for the Cure and Operation Christmas Shoebox.
Dr. Godwin also provides support to schools throughout Harford County through sponsorship of local PTA programs, the Destination Imagination Program, and several Athletic Booster Clubs. Our Happy, Healthy Smiles Dental Education Program is offered annually to elementary schools throughout Harford County. The program is designed to educate students on the importance of good dental health and hygiene. He provides this service to schools in an effort to foster dental education and support the school's science curriculum.