About
Provider

John E. Howard, DDS

Dentist

Gender: Male
Experience: 18 years
Languages: English

About John E. Howard, DDS

Dr. Howard was born and raised right here in Lynchburg. Dr. Howard graduated from Heritage High School in 1994 and then from the University of Virginia in 1997. He took two years off and taught science and coached football, basketball, and track at Sandusky Middle School before beginning dental school at the Medical College of Virginia in 1999. He graduated from dental school in 2003 and has practiced here in Lynchburg as a family dentist ever since. His wife, Adrienne, grew up in Amherst County and is happy to be home in Central Virginia to raise their family.

Outside of the office, Dr. Howard can be found watching his two sons play basketball and baseball and helping pitch in as coach whenever possible.

Education

Dr. Howard graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery from Medical College of Virginia Hospital. John E. Howard, DDS earned a degree of a Doctor of Dental Surgery.

Licenses

John E. Howard, DDS has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since June 27, 2008, and his NPI number is 1730341025.

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Dr. John E. Howard is a verified dentist on Vitadox.com and currently accepts new patient appointments.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. John E. Howard, please call (434) 237-0004.

Dentist

Dr. John E. Howard is a Dentist in Lynchburg, VA with special training and skill in diagnosis and treatment of problems with patients' teeth, gums, lips, and jaw. As a Dentist, John E. Howard, DDS performs dental procedures focused on prevention of oral diseases such as tooth decay and periodontal disease. Dentistry is a branch of medicine concerned with study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases affecting the oral cavity. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Dentists include tooth cavities, gum disease, bad breath, tooth sensitivity, mouth sores, tooth erosion, and dental emergencies. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dentists include dental examinations, filling cavities, removing tooth decay, repairing cracked teeth, performing root canals, and removing teeth.

A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.

Dentists in Lynchburg, VA
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Dental Cleaning
  • Dental Surgery
  • Emergency Dentistry
  • Preventative Dentistry
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Same Day Crowns
  • Medical College of Virginia Hospital

    Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

    Medical College of Virginia Hospital (Jan ’99 - Jan ’03)


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John E. Howard, DDS Practice Locations

John E. Howard, DDS

John E. Howard, DDS
Dentist

Central Virginia Family Dentistry
20936 Timberlake Rd, Suite A
Lynchburg, VA 24502

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