Nicole is our newest addition to the Freedom Dental team and we are thrilled to have her! Nicole is incredible with her patients and smart with her work. She is kind, gentle, and a joy to be around! She is the one you want by your side in the dental chair. When shes not working, she loves to spend time with her fiance and her son.
Jadyn is our sweet new addition to the Freedom Dental team! We are so lucky to have her join us. She brings so much joy to our office! She is excellent at helping our patients up front and over the phone. She enjoys watching her favorite shows with her husband and has a sweet baby boy on the way! She was raised here in Arizona like the rest of us and we cant wait for you to meet her!
Lauren is our newest hygienist and we are a huge fan of hers! Our patients love her kind and gentle touch and her sweet personality! She loves what she does and loves getting to know her patients. She enjoys being home with her husband and her new puppy, Ari! We appreciate her hard work and couldnt be happier to have her working here.
I was born and raised in Gilbert, Arizona and am excited to call Arizona home once again. After attending Arizona State University for my undergraduate education, I went to dental school in Buffalo, New York where I graduated in 2010.
After graduating I had the honor to serve as a dentist in the United States Navy for five years. My first year was spent in an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency where I received additional training in all of the dental specialties.
The next four years in the Navy took me all over the world as I served onboard two different ships, the USS PEARL HARBOR (LSD-52) and the USS ANCHORAGE (LPD-23). As part of the commissioning crew of the ANCHORAGE I had the responsibility to establish the dental department and led the combined medical and dental departments as the ship was brought to life and put in to service.
I approach dentistry as I approach life, with a good attitude and an open mind. Im all about teaching the patient and letting them make an informed decision as opposed to telling them what to do. I encourage questions and want patients to understand what their options are.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 309 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestDan Silashki
a year ago
Great service- getting me in so quickly - emergency need .And thank you Dr. Howard for repairing my tooth so efficiently! Appreciate the front desk team, dental assistant and doctor. :) Dan S.
Lin Landry
a year ago
Staff is very competent and thorough. I always feel welcomed and well cared for here. The new dentist is professional yet personable. I highly recommend this dental office.
Tom Wood
a year ago
1st visit and this place is great. I hate going to the dentist, but if I have to go it's going to be here.
Shirley Steen
a year ago
The staff were very friendly and courteous. Amy and Dr. Howard were very gentle with their care. Happy to hear that I didn't have any issues with my teeth.
Bev Triber
a year ago
Very friendly, good feeling about the staff. Dr. Howard was direct and spoke in terms I could understand! Very good experience !
Kristen Thissell
a year ago
This doctor does great when giving the shots you very rarely feel anything after the first one and he's super gentle
Maggie Pearson
a year ago
Every single person was so welcoming & friendly
Kurt Rumin
a year ago
My first visit with Dr Howard could not have gone better
Kathleen Flanagan
a year ago
Great dentist and cleaned my teeth really well
Jenna
a year ago
Great office staff. Very friendly and helpful. The office was clean and inviting. They have a nice fridge with water (so important in hot AZ) upon entry that was offered. The paperwork was concise and easy to understand and fill out. Both of my sons were seen fast and it took less than 45 minutes for them to have a cleaning, x-rays and an assessment. They gave out little gift bags with brand name toothbrushes, floss and toothpaste after the visit. My twins said the hygienist and dentist were both friendly, gentle and answered all their questioned. We'll be back! (Sadly, in a few weeks because one has to have two fillings, haha!)
Kenda Petersen
a year ago
The staff and Dr. Smith was really nice, fixed my issue, will definitely go back
Tyler Dinh
a year ago
To be honest I would have give a zero star if possibly can about how rude the receptionist treat me Over the phone today and before she hung up on me instead of trying to let me explain about what happened which our payment of last year visit! Then after she said "I'm not arguing with you.." all I said was "I'm not arguing with you over a hundred bucks i'm just trying to explain to you about what we did last time.." then she rudely hung up on me and not answer when we called back
Van Tran
a year ago
They really have payments issued, they might tell you 1 thing and charge the way they like! Also 1 of the receptionist very rude!
Ruthella Tobosa
2 years ago
I was very comfortable at this office. Allot of patience. I'm looking forward to my next visit. Stay safe out there... Thank you for making me feel welcomed.
Deborah Farrell
2 years ago
I think Doctor Smith is awesome...he is very personable and it's always an easy appointment to get in-and-out on time...!
Peter Janke
2 years ago
This Dentist office is great very happy with them
Leonard Taylor
2 years ago
Extremely professional and friendly staff, with the best Dentist I've ever had
Margo Thomasson
2 years ago
I had a very good experience, and look forward to my next visit
Rhonda Schlig
2 years ago
The doctor is gentle and very good about explaining what needs to be done.
Mel Dietmeier
2 years ago
Excellent service from front office to dental hygienist. Thanks
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