Dr. Steven W. Haywood, born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1960. He completed his undergraduate botany degree from University of Michigan. He graduated with distinction with his dental school class of 1987 from university of Detroit. He was hand-picked for admission to the United Air Force advanced residency program in dentistry.

He closely worked with specialists for the next five years and completed his post graduate internships in oral surgery, orthodontics, endodontics, paediatric dentistry and oral facial prosthodontics. He completed his cosmetic post graduate training at the New York University's Aesthetic Continuum in 1996 and 1997, under the supervision of world renowned Drs. Larry Rosenthal and Ross Nash. His advanced TMJ and re-constructive training is ongoing with Peter Dawson Institute, and the Renowned Dr. Jack Turbyfill.