I love being an orthodontist. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people, and the friendships that Ive built with my patients and their families are one in a million. It has always been my focusto make each patient feel at home when they come to me for treatment, and I work hard to give my patients the attention they deserve!
My education in dentistry and orthodontics has provided me with a strong foundation of knowledge and experience. Before becoming an orthodontist, I received my undergraduate degree from Boise State University. I also graduated cum laude from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. Following dental school, I completed a one year of hospital residency in general dentistry. Following my hospital residency, I completed two years of formal orthodontic training at the University of Louisville.
By regularly participating in continuing education, I am able to stay current on the latest technology in orthodontic treatments. My patients deserve the best, and continuing education allows me to provide my patients with more options and better results. I am a member of several professional associations that provide me with opportunities for continuing education, including the:
I am truly blessed to live and work in such a wonderful community. I enjoy getting to know my patients and their families, and it is always such an honor to know that I have made a difference in so many of my patients lives. I couldnt ask for a better job or for a better group of people to be sharing their smiles with me. I look forward to working with you! Personal Dr. Howell is an avid mountain biker, hates sushi, and loves being with his family. Whether they are boating, hiking, or just hanging out, its his favorite place to be! If Dr. Howell had a superpower he would be the Worlds Greatest Ninja! However if you ask his patients or staff, they would say he already is!
Our fun, friendly team at Howell Orthodontics is excited to meet you and care for your smile! Each member of our team is awesome, providing personalized and gentle treatment that helps you achieve your dream smile. Meet our team before your visit with Dr. Jason Howell, our orthodontist in Meridian, Idaho, by reading their biographies below!
For over 8 years, Susan has been our treatment coordinator and in doing so, strives to make sure everyone has an excellent experience from start to finish. She most enjoys the relationships shes made with co-workers, patients and their families. Susan and her husband, Scott, have seven children and she has lived in Hawaii, Utah, Arizona, Virginia, Tokyo and Idaho. And her superpower of choice would be to make everyone happy.
Geri began at our practice in 2014 and she was trained in dental assisting but has always belonged in orthodontics. She has a large, incredible family whom she loves and she also enjoys playing piano, singing, teaching Zumba, hiking and more. Geri loves helping people achieve that confident, beautiful smile they have been dreaming about and her superpower would be: Healer of All Owies.
Born and raised in Idaho, Rachel loves spending time with her children and family. She loves the outdoors, old movies (like really old), being helpful to the people around her and making people feel special, comfortable and cared for. When she has time, she also loves to garden and refurbish old and used furniture into something new and beautiful. Rachel has been in and out of the dental field since 2004
Kristine moved to Idaho from North Carolina in July 2021, and four days later, Howell Orthodontics and Kristine found each other. The rest is history. Kristine worked as a preschool and kindergarten teacher for over 20 years, and she has been working in the dental field for over five years. She feels fulfilled by helping others and giving back, and she loves smiling and getting others to smile. Kristine is blessed with two boys who have made their way to Florida. Kristine loves going into the outdoors, hiking and biking, and she went whitewater rafting for the first time ever in Idaho. Her superpower would be to have more versions of herself to do more things throughout the day.
Jana joined us in 2020, but she has been working in the dental field in 1992. When she is not at the office, she loves camping with her hubby and spending time with her eight grandbabies. Jana also enjoys biking, paddleboarding and gardening. If she could have a superpower, it would be time travel.
Vanessa was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She started at Howell Orthodontics in 2011 before moving back to Puerto Rico for a few years, and she is now back as part of the Howell Orthodontics family. Vanessa is fully bilingual, speaking Spanish and English. Vanessa loves coming to work and helping Spanish-speaking patients. She also loves seeing beautiful smiles getting transformed every day. Vanessa is married, and she adopted a 2-year-old Beagle mix in Puerto Rico and named her Emmy. Vanessa enjoys taking Emmy on walks and to the park. Vanessas superpower would be to fly around the world.
Angie joined our team in March 2021. She is a wife and a mother to four kiddos. She loves camping, hiking and archery. Angie also enjoys crafts, sewing and nail art. Her superpower is that she is willing to try almost anything at least once.
Madelyn is a warm and friendly addition to the team and has been with us since July 2020! She was born and raised in Idaho, where she learned to love the outdoors, especially in summer. Madelyn absolutely loves her dog, Maverick, and if she could have any superpower, she would choose time travel. She is recently engaged to the love of her life!
Ali joined our team in 2012 and loves Howell Orthodontics because of all the great kids she gets to meet! She also loves having such a fun work family. She and her favorite husband, Chris, love traveling, hiking, going to the movies, spending time with their four children and playing with their three granddaughters! If she could pick any superpower, it would be to freeze time.
Krista has over 14 years of experience of working as an orthodontic assistant. She is married with two boys, and she loves spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys gardening, organizing, decorating and being in the outdoors. If she could choose a superpower, she would read minds!
LeeAnn has been with our practice since 2013 and has her associates degree in Dental Hygiene. She loves the people she works with and the patients. She is also very friendly, loves people, smiles a lot and is artistic. She is married with four kids, loves singing, jewelry making, crocheting, cooking and reading. As a superpower, would like to be able to make anyone feel loved.
Although Margo has been with us since 2012, she has been in the field of orthodontics since 2001! She also graduated from American Institutes Dental Assisting Program in 1999. And helping the staff and doctor is flat-out fun to Margo as she loves communicating with and building relationships with our patients. She enjoys four-wheeling, snowmobiling, camping and fishing with her blended family of nine. She would choose to be Wonder Woman for her superpower.
Mallori joined the Howell Orthodontics team in July 2020. Shes a hard and fast worker known around the office as the Energizer bunny! In her spare time, Mallori loves to be around her family, including her niece and nephews. If she had to choose a superpower, it would be to teleport somewhere warm!
Traditional braces consist of brackets that Dr. Jason Howell will bond to your teeth. Archwires connect these brackets and put pressure on them in order to move your teeth into the shape of the archwire. Our orthodontist may also use springs and rubber bands to help move teeth in a certain direction. Braces will loosen your teeth in order to shift their position. Afterwards, they hold them in place until your jaw bone grows more tissue to support them.
The length of your straightening treatments can last from 1-3 years depending the growth of your mouth and the severity of your bite problems. Each individual is different, and the growth rate of their jaw will react differently to tooth movement. Other factors that affect treatment time include age and whether you use rubber bands and orthodontic appliances as prescribed.