Summary

Dr. Joseph R. Howard
Dr. Howard began his career in the Danbury area in 2008. 
He attended Rutgers University, New Brunswick for his undergraduate degree in Biology and then went on to dental school at New York University College of Dentistry.  Dr. Howard also obtained a medical degree from The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.  He did his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.  During residency he excelled in all areas of the specialty including anesthesia, dentoalveolar surgery including implants and bone grafting, orthognathic surgery, trauma surgery, pathology and TMJ. 
Dr. Howard is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.  He is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Medical Association, American Dental Association , the Connecticut Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the Connecticut Dental Association and many other national, state and local organizations.  He is on active staff at Danbury and New MilfordHospitals, and also is an attending for the Danbury Hospital General Dentistry residency.
Every year Dr. Howard attends multiple seminars and conferences dealing with all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery including orthognathic surgery, implants and bone grafting.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 21 years of experience
  • 1 insurance plan accepted
  • Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania
  • 9 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Joseph Robert Howard has 2 locations

Danbury Hospital

24 Hospital AveDanbury, CT 06810

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Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryDentistryDentistryDentistry
Accepts New Patients
21 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 62 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
West Hartford , CTTorrington , CTSPRINGFIELD , MAHARTFORD , CT
Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: New York Medical College Med School: University of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Robert Howard

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Meritain Health

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Robert Howard has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Robert Howard has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Dental Implants
  • Dentistry
  • Impacted Wisdom Teeth
  • Jaw Defects
  • Sleep Apnea
  • TMJ Disorders
  • Tooth/Bone Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Connecticut, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated in 2005

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