Stephen J. Howard D.D.S., MScD, FASDC, FIAO
19231 Victory Blvd #207 Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 922-5151 - Fax: (818) 343-3908
Primary Area of Expertise
Dentistry/Odontology
Expert Witness Profile
Dentist and Orthodontist Malpractice Expert
Dr. Howard has been an active dentist and orthodontist for over 45 years. He has dual specialties in both Dentistry and Orthodontics. His experience has encompassed all phases of restorative dental care for patients of all ages. Including: Oral hygiene care, cosmetic make-overs, orthodontics and implant/crown, Invisalign, dental office procedures, dental nerve damage, performing anesthesia, along with other common dental issues.
Dr. Howard’s lengthy past medical education spans back to 1977. He graduated from Syracuse University then attended New York University College of Dentistry and Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry. He also received his Fellowship along with certificates from The American Society of Dentistry for Children, Mid-America Society, International Association of Orthodontics. He served as a certified instructor to the International Association of Orthodontists. He is also a member of all related dental organizations.
Dr. Howard has reviewed hundreds of past dental malpractice cases. He has been deposed in many active litigation cases. He has helped parties overcome Motions for Summary Judgment and opined against some of the biggest dental experts in the country. He has opined in cases all over the country and will travel to local courts if necessary.
Dr. Howard has been an active dentist and orthodontist for over 45 years. He has dual specialties in both Dentistry and Orthodontics. His experience has encompassed all phases of restorative dental care for patients of all ages. Including: Oral hygiene care, cosmetic make-overs, orthodontics and implant/crown, Invisalign, dental office procedures, dental nerve damage, performing anesthesia, along with other common dental issues.
Dr. Howard’s lengthy past medical education spans back to 1977. He graduated from Syracuse University then attended New York University College of Dentistry and Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry. He also received his Fellowship along with certificates from The American Society of Dentistry for Children, Mid-America Society, International Association of Orthodontics. He served as a certified instructor to the International Association of Orthodontists. He is also a member of all related dental organizations.
Dr. Howard has reviewed hundreds of past dental malpractice cases. He has been deposed in many active litigation cases. He has helped parties overcome Motions for Summary Judgment and opined against some of the biggest dental experts in the country. He has opined in cases all over the country and will travel to local courts if necessary.
Education & Licenses
Syracuse University, Bachelor of Science; Major in Genetics 1970
New York University College of Dentistry; Doctor of Dental Surgery 1974
Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry; Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Pedodontics 1976
Master of Science in Dentistry 1976
Board Eligibility in Pediatric Dentistry 1976
American Straight Wire Association Graduate 1985
American Society of Dentistry for Children Fellowship 1991
Advanced Mini-Residency Mid-America Society January – July 2003
International Association of Orthodontics Board Eligibility in Orthodontics 2003 and Fellowship 2003
Advanced Certification Align Technology 2008
International Association of Orthodontists Instructors Institute Senior Certified Instructor, FIAO 2010
Premier Preferred Provider Align Technology 2011
Invisalign Masters Program 2016
National Board of Dental Examiners, North East Region, 13 states 1974 and State of California, 1977
New York University College of Dentistry; Doctor of Dental Surgery 1974
Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry; Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Pedodontics 1976
Master of Science in Dentistry 1976
Board Eligibility in Pediatric Dentistry 1976
American Straight Wire Association Graduate 1985
American Society of Dentistry for Children Fellowship 1991
Advanced Mini-Residency Mid-America Society January – July 2003
International Association of Orthodontics Board Eligibility in Orthodontics 2003 and Fellowship 2003
Advanced Certification Align Technology 2008
International Association of Orthodontists Instructors Institute Senior Certified Instructor, FIAO 2010
Premier Preferred Provider Align Technology 2011
Invisalign Masters Program 2016
National Board of Dental Examiners, North East Region, 13 states 1974 and State of California, 1977