Dr. Howard is originally from Jackson, Mississippi.  He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi.  Following college graduation he attended the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry.  Upon graduation from the School of Dentistry he completed a General Practice Residency at the University of Mississippi with emphasis in hospital care.  Given his interest in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, he then completed an internship at the Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Dr. Howard then attended the University of Michigan pursuing certification in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.  Dr. Howard completed his specialty training in 2002.