Meet Dr. Howerton

David W. Howerton, DMD

Dr. Howerton was raised in Portland, Oregon and attended Portland State University for his undergraduate studies.  He graduated from Oregon Health & Sciences University School of Dentistry. 

He then completed a one year general practice residency at Loma Linda Medical Center.  He then returned to Oregon and completed his Oral & Maxillofacial training at Oregon Health & Sciences University. 

Dr. Howerton is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.

Dr. Howerton has published numerous scientific articles and is active in lecturing for the dental community.  He became a diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in 1991.

He is active in the Oregon Dental Association.  He is a member of the American Dental Association, American Association of American of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the Oregon Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons.  He is on staff at several local hospitals and clinics.  He is a clinical assistant professor in the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department at Oregon Health & Sciences University in Portland, Oregon. 

Dr. Howerton met his  wife Holly while attending dental school.  They have three boys.  His interests include flying, fishing, and family activities.