Summary

Doctor Richard Howells
Throughout his years in dentistry, Doctor Richard Howells has exhibited a singular commitment to answering the call to service: early in his career as a dentist for the Navy; then undertaking additional training in orthodontics, and eventually Board Certification in that specialty.
He has served in leadership roles in professional organizations, and has donated his time and talents providing dental care in mission trips to Honduras through Propapa, a non-profit organization, as well as missions to the Dominican Republic and Romania.

Quick Facts

  • 2 insurance plans accepted
  • West Virginia University Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Richard Charles Howells

2702 Plank RdAltoona, PA 16601

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3.7 
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23 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English
Altoona , PAMidvale , UTBoise , IDJuneau , AK
Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine Med School: University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry Med School: Boston University Med School: Midwestern School of Dental Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Charles Howells

  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Charles Howells has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Charles Howells has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Aligners
  • Braces
  • Cross Bite
  • Crowding
  • Open Bite
  • Orthodontics
  • Overbite
  • Space Maintainers
  • Underbite

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Dental Surgery, Pennsylvania, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

West Virginia University Hospital

Medical School

West Virginia University School Of Medicine

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