About Us

Dr. Joshua Howard

Dr. Joshua Howard was born in Dover and grew up in Rochester. He earned a degree in microbiology from UNH in Durham and a dental degree from the University of Connecticut. After completing a residency in advanced general dentistry from Temple University in Philadelphia, Dr. Howard moved back to New Hampshire in 2003 so he could work with his father Dr. Dale Howard. Dr. Howard purchased his father’s practice in 2004 and moved it to Central Commons. He purchased all of the newest high-tech dental equipment including a CEREC machine that uses CAD/CAM technology to complete same day crowns, veneers and onlays. Dr. Howard strives to complete the highest quality dentistry using the most up-to-date equipment and dental products.

Our Team

Jennifer - Dental Hygienist

Jennifer is a 1991 graduate of Westbrook College. She started working with Dr. Dale Howard in 1994. Jennifer earned her local anesthesia certification in 2003. She likes to spend time with her daughter traveling, reading and at the beach.

Kristen - Dental Hygienist

Kristen is a 1998 graduate of NHTI in Concord, NH. She graduated at the top of her class and did specialty work with pediatric and special needs patients and completed extra studies in forensic dentistry. She loves skiing, camping, swimming, scrapbooking and yoga. Her favorite part of Dental Hygiene is working with people and educating her patients about their oral health and how it is directly connected to their overall systematic health.

Nicole - Dental Hygienist

Nicole is a 2005 graduate of NHTI and a 2001 graduate of Spaulding High School in Rochester. She has been involved in dentistry since 2002 starting as a hygiene assistant. She enjoys exercising, playing soccer, NASCAR and spending time with her daughter, Ahlyvia.

Dorothea – Certified Dental Assistant

Dorothea has been a dental assistant for 15 years. She is married to the love of her life Steve for over 20 years and has three daughters and 2 granddaughters. She enjoys hiking, bass fishing and gardening.

Dee - Dental Assistant

Denise, who goes by “Dee”, has been assisting for over 15 years. She enjoys volunteering as a youth leader in her church during her spare time. She and her husband Phil reside in New Durham. Together they have four children.

Lydia – Practice Administrator

Lydia is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and has been working in healthcare management for over 10 years. She loves to cook, travel and spend time with her boys, David and Sam.

Megan – Office Manager

Megan has been with JD Howard Dental since 2003. She likes to spend time with her husband Jon, son Mason and family/friends. She enjoys cooking and loves outdoor activities.

Rebecca –Hygiene / Insurance Coordinator

Rebecca is new to the dental field coming from the world of real estate. Quick to learn, she has picked up on insurance benefits and coordinates the continuing care schedule. She and her husband Greg reside in Dover with their 2 boys, Zachary and Alex.

Kayla – Hygiene Assistant/Front Desk

Kayla has been attending NHTI since the fall of 2006 and will be earning a degree in Health & Sciences in the spring of 2010. She has her Dental Radiology license and has great interest in the dental field. She enjoys kayaking, camping, and spending time with family, friends, and her boyfriend, Tommy. She currently resides in Rochester, NH.