Stroudsburg Dental Associates strives to provide the best dental care that is affordable for everyone. We take a different approach to dentistry. We look at our patients like friends and neighbors and because of that we take a long-term approach of our patient relationships.
We understand that with any given case, there are options when it comes to selecting a course of action. We encourage our patients to ask questions and understand those options before we decidetogetheron a treatment plan. We do our best to balance affordability, timeliness, and quality, and in many cases we can even discuss being proactive vs. reactive in order to make the treatment plan match your needs.
Stroudsburg Dental Associates is outfitted exclusively with A-dec equipment, suppliers of the finest dental chairs, lights, delivery systems, and other equipment along with several of our staffers working as part of our team for more than 20 years, you can count on us for the highest level of care available anywhere. We also work closely with a number of regional specialists.
We strive to provide comprehensive care in-house, but certain clinical situations require collaboration with specialists. In these cases we leverage their skill and expertise to complement our own in order to offer superior pediatric dentistry, endodontics, and more.
Here at Stroudsburg Dental Associates, we take a different approach to dental care. You dont need to worry about seeing unfamiliar faces every time you visit because we care for our patients like the friends and neighbors they are, we take a long-term view of our patient relationships.
Dr. Howland believes that operating a successful dental practice involves both continuous study and a willingness to stay informed with emerging technologies. As a result, we use leading-edge technology to make diagnosis and treatment as timely as possible. In fact, Stroudsburg Dental Associates has in-house technology that is simply not available in most dental practices.
Cerec MCXL: The Cerec MCXL milling system is truly the leading edge in the production of crowns and veneers. With unrivaled precision and speed, the benefit to our patients is crowns that offer not only superior comfort, but theyre created in hours, not days.
Ivoclar Vivadent Odyssey 2.4G Diode Laser: Odyssey Diode Lasers from Ivoclar Vivadent represent the latest diode laser technology available for soft tissue modification and preventive care. Featuring unique fiber management systems and the newest innovations, the Odyssey Diode Lasers are the most efficient, portable, soft-tissue laser in dentistry today.
Sterilization Center: It goes without saying that adequate infection controlas mandated by OSHA guidelinesis a top priority for Drs. Howland. In order to provide the highest level of cleanliness, we utilize the M11 sterilization autoclave housed within the A-dec unit, as well as a Statim 5000 cassette autoclave. In fact, our entire sterilization center is open to patient view; you are welcome to watch!
He attended Albright College as a biology major and was granted early acceptance to the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Upon graduating in the top 2% of his class, Dr. Howland was nominated to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society.
Dr. Howland chose to pursue a career in general dentistry and pursued hospital-based training as a Resident in General Dentistry at Brigham and Womens Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital (through the Harvard Dental School).
The following year, Dr. Howland was invited to serve as chief resident, mentoring and educating the incoming class of general practice dentists. This position gave Dr. Howland the opportunity to teach at the Harvard Dental School as a Clinical Fellow in General Dentistry.
During his time in Boston, Dr. Howland also spent two years at the Dana Farber Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Center, where he learned how to pre-treat the complications that can arise from the treatment of those cancers. A number of non-dental medical issues can present as oral complications, and the ability to recognize these symptoms can have life-saving results.
Dr. Howland is married to Suzanne (Rehrig) Howland, a lifelong Lehighton resident and principal in the Lehighton Area School District. They currently reside in the borough of Lehighton, along with their two children, Addison and Anna.