Im Dr. Howie Dean, DDS and my team and I provide Minimally-Invasive Biologic & Holistic Dentistry, BioRejuvenation Dentistry, TMJ/TMD Therapy & Facial Pain Relief, Master Planning, General Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Periodontal Care, Dental Implants, Senior Dentistry, and Cosmetic Dentistry including porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, and ClearCorrect aligners.
We believe an important part of feeling great comes from looking great, and that nothing makes you look better than a beautiful smile. Weve been helping people look and feel their best since 1983, and were here to help you too.
We are always welcoming new patients to our dental practice in Fairfield, and many of our patients come to us from West Chester, Hamilton, Cincinnati, Dayton, and other surrounding communities for my specialized care.
Our mission is to honor God by providing excellent dental care in a warm, caring and nurturing environment provided by a friendly, kind and well trained team so that our patients can enjoy great health, great teeth and a better quality of life.
Understanding that the health of our mouths directly impacts the health of the rest of our bodies, we look deeper at what causes dental disease rather than simply treating a dental disease. Therefore we are committed to preventing dental problems so that our patients can be healthier tomorrow than they are today.
We are committed to understanding each patient so we can coach them to help achieve their goals for a lifetime. One of our goals is to help our patients need the least amount of dentistry possible over the rest of their lives.
Believing that usual and customary dentistry is not good enough for our patients, we focus on minimally invasive techniques to do all the things a dentist can do to make teeth comfortable, stable, and maintainably healthy, all while achieving the very best esthetics possible.
The health of our mouths is an indicator of the health of our systemic health as well. The two are inextricably linked. By being a Dental Health Coach, we certainly impact the health of the rest of our bodies.
From a young age I wanted to do something worthwhile that would help people. I had two dentists as a child and they were both kind and gentle men; I wanted to be like them. In addition, being healthy and feeling good about yourself are two things that are vitally important; if we are not healthy then we simply are not free to be the best that God intended us to be. Likewise, having a great looking smile goes along with feeling good about yourself, so the combination of these things was obvious to me: become a Dental Health Coach since great teeth make for a better life.
Mom was a nurse and Dad was a university administrator. I grew up in Athens, Ohio and attended Ohio University, where I met my future wife, Charlotte. After graduating from Emory University School of Dentistry in Atlanta in 1983, we settled in Ohio to be closer to our families. After being mentored by another dentist for several years, I bought my practice in Fairfield and have been serving people from Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky ever since.
1993 brought about a crossroad in my life: a fire totally destroyed my office. The question came up as to whether I should rebuild the practice and continue practicing dentistry or should I take the opportunity to change careers? After a great deal of soul-searching and praying, God clearly confirmed for me that his intention for me is to be the finest dentist I can be in order to help serve his people. There it was again, only this time it was a bit more intentional than when I was a youngster: become a Dental Health Coach since great teeth make for a better, healthier life. So actually, dentistry is not just in my mind or my hands; its clearly in my heart. Since that event in 1993, dentistry has not been my job. It has not been my vocation. Rather, it is my calling.
Over the years, I developed a special interest in helping patients who suffer from TMJ disorders, bite problems, muscle pain, facial pain, headache pain, and a jaw system that is simply dis-functional. I wanted to be able to better help my patients and I wanted to be able to do more for them to bring health, wellness, and vitality back to their life. As a lifelong learner I believe strongly in continuing education.
In 2017, I began the journey to further advance my skills in the Diagnosis and Treatment of complex patient cases involving degenerating chewing systems using Bioesthetic Principles, and began training at the OBI (Orognathic Bioesthetics International) Foundation for Bioesthetic Dentistry, which focuses on complete dental restorative treatment for patients who have (TMJ) temporomandibular joint issues.
I have completed all 4 levels of training at the OBI Foundation for Bioesthetic Dentistry and during that time I had the privilege of studying under Doctors Michael Edwards, Sue Vetter, Christina Sletten, William Gerace, David MacLean and Richard Christensen.
Im truly excited about the new opportunities from achieving the Level 4 training curriculum and look forward to treating complex patient cases involving degenerating chewing systems and creating beautiful new teeth that function properly and look amazing.
My wife Charlotte earned her PhD and three Masters degrees. Her calling has been Marketing Research. Our daughter, Erin, was called to be a veterinarian and a mother; she and her husband Ron are raising our two grandchildren locally. Our son, Max, was called to be a financial planner living with his wife Katherine in Atlanta.
Time with family (especially with the grandkids), golf, tennis, ballroom dancing, reading and trumpet playing (yes, I am a proud alumnus of the Most Exciting Band in the Land, the Ohio University Marching 110!)
Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all your friends feel that there is something in them. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. To think only of the best, to work only for the best and expect only the best. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own. To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile. To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. To be too large for worry, too mobile for anger, too strong for fear and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
With over 20 years of experience in dentistry, Julie will be able to handle all your dental care needs when it comes to scheduling, handling phone calls and making arrangements. She spent many years chairside with dentists, so she is able to answer any questions you may have in regards to treatment that we discuss with you in our office. Julie will also be certain to help you fit your dental needs big or small within your budget.
Julie and her husband, Mike, live in West Harrison, Indiana. Her two children, Jamie and Lindsey and their families (including her four grandchildren), are always close by to spend time together. In her spare time, she keeps herself busy enjoying the outdoors whenever possible. She always enjoys gardening and fishing with family and friends.
Shannon was born, raised and still resides in Hamilton, Ohio. After graduating from Talawanda High School, she received her dental assisting certification from the Institute of Medical and Dental Technology. Now with more than 17 years of experience she can be found alongside Dr. Dean creating beautiful smiles.
She and her husband Steve have two sons, Levi and Coulton. The boys keep them busy with 4-H and playing sports throughout the year. When she is not taking care of their many animals, Shannon can be found camping and spending time relaxing with family and friends.
