Skill and compassion go hand in hand when providing exceptional patient care. As dental professionals, we stay up to date on the latest advancements in dentistry in order to provide the most current treatment options for our patients. As doctors, we recognize that our patients are unique individuals who have placed a great deal of trust us and our team. That is just one reason why we value each and every patient relationship.
We appreciate the time you’ve taken to visit this site and find out more about this dental practice, our team, and the many services we can provide to help you achieve optimum oral health.
Dr. Joshua C. Bertsch, DMD
Dr. Bertsch grew up in Granger, Indiana. He completed his undergraduate and masters at Ball State University, obtaining a degree in Biology and Physiology. He then moved to Louisville, Kentucky to attend the University of Louisville School of Dentistry.
He is a general dentist that enjoys doing fillings, crowns and bridges, root canal therapy, oral surgery, complete or partial dentures, and Clear Correct orthodontic aligners. He is trained in Oral Sedation to offer his patients the most comfortable experience for treatment. Dr. Bertsch is a member of the American Dental Association, Indiana Dental Association, the Young Dentist Committee, and the local Issac Knapp Dental Society.
He is married to his wife, Brooke, who is a Fort Wayne native and together have two wonderful children Autumn and Caleb. He enjoys camping, biking, playing guitar, kayaking and spending time at the lake.
Dr. Bertsch is passionate about offering quality dentistry, committed to helping all his patients enjoy their dental experience, and giving patients all the tools necessary to make informed decisions about their oral health.
Dr. Steven C. Salkeld, DDS
Dr. Salkeld was born and raised in Fort Wayne, IN. He attended Northrop High School then pursued higher education at DePauw University and Indiana University School of Dentistry.
He is a general dentist and enjoys Dentures and Crowns and Bridges, Cosmetic & Aesthetic Dentistry, Oral Surgery, and Implant Dentistry.
He is committed to bringing the very best dentistry has to offer to his patients. This commitment is evident in his pursuit of higher education in the field of Dental Implants. This Advanced Implant Training has prepared Dr. Salkeld for the placement and restoration of Dental Implants. He is a 1998 graduate of the Misch International Implant Institute. In March 2005, Dr. Salkeld received his Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI).
Dr. Salkeld is a Life-member of the American Dental Association, Indiana Dental Association, and Isaac Knapp District Dental Society (IKDDS). He has served as an Alternate Delegate to the IDA House of Delegates and a Member of the Board of Directors of IKDDS.
He is the Founder of the Dental Practice and transitioned it to Dr. Bertsch in January 2023.
He is married to his wife - Erin. He is very active outdoors and enjoys motorcycles, hockey and spending time with his family. In his spare time, he is also a USA Hockey Official, officiating local and regional hockey games. He is also a part-time farmer, farming Hay for their Horse Farm.
Together they have two sons, Connor and Carson and two grandchildren, Krew & Oakley. Erin enjoys her dogs, is a passionate horse lover and dabbles in the dog breeding business and operates an embroidery business called Unique Threads. They also own and operate a Horse Boarding and training facility called Wild At Heart Farms.
Dr. Andrew M. Ross, DDS
Dr. Ross was born in Indianapolis and raised in West Lafayette, Indiana. His undergraduate education was completed at Indiana University Bloomington where he graduated with a degree in Biology. He then went on to attend Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis.
His main mission as a general dentist is to provide thorough and thoughtful care to all his patients. He enjoys helping patients achieve a healthy and happy smile. His work includes crowns and bridges, fillings, oral surgery, partial and complete dentures, and root canal therapy.
As a dentist, Dr. Ross is involved in multiple associations nationwide and local. This includes the American Dental Association, Indiana Dental Association, and the Isaac Knapp District Dental Society.
Dr. Ross is married to his wife, Abbie Grace. She was born and raised in Fort Wayne and is an optometrist also practicing locally. In his free time, he enjoys golf, exercising, spending time with family, and watching his favorite sports teams.