Dr. Daniel Thorne Howell, MS
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1003838368
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Dr. Daniel Howell is a pediatric dentist in Cary who has been caring for children's teeth for over 20 years. He has special training in working with children who have special needs, and he is known around the office as "Dr. Dan" because he makes kids feel comfortable and welcome. Dr. Howell earned advanced degrees from top universities, including a master's degree in oral anatomy, and he teaches other dentists at UNC Chapel Hill. He is actively involved in his community through Rotary Club and his church, and he is accepting new patients.
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Education & Training
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (specialty training in pediatric dentistry)
- University Of North Carolina School Of MedicineMedical School
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Master of Science degree in oral function and oral anatomy)
- University of California at Santa Barbara (undergraduate degree)
- Washington University in St. Louis (dental degree)
Credential: MS
NPI registered: 07/24/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- North Carolina Society of Pediatric Dentistry
- Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Raleigh/Wake County Dental Society
- North Carolina Dental Society
- First United Methodist Church of Cary
- Cary Rotary Club
- Briarcliff Elementary P.T.A. (former president and life member)
Awards & Recognition
- American Society of Dentistry for Children Outstanding Dental Student at Washington University
- United Cerebral Palsy Fellowship in Pediatric Dentistry at Lenox Baker Children's Hospital & Duke University
- Cary Parks and Recreation Department Outstanding Youth Volunteer
- Intercollegiate basketball player at University of California at Santa Barbara
Beyond the Office
Adjunct clinical professor of pediatric dentistry at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry at Chapel Hill
Member of First United Methodist Church of Cary
Member of Cary Rotary Club
Former president and life member of Briarcliff Elementary P.T.A.
Long-time Cary youth coach in Cary Pop Warner football program
Long-time Cary youth coach in Parks and Recreation Department basketball and baseball programs
Presented educational programs in pediatric dentistry at American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Annual Meeting, Sandhills Study Club, and Raleigh Wake County Dental Society Meeting
Known as 'Dr. Dan' at the office
Was the very first pediatric dentist in Cary, NC
Founded his practice in 1979 when Cary was a small town with only ten dentists
Has cared for generations of children growing up in the community
Married to Jan with three sons: Rob, Tommy, and Mike
Has three grandsons and one granddaughter: Harrison, Jack, Sullivan, and Beatrice
Played intercollegiate basketball at University of California at Santa Barbara
Began phased retirement in 2023 and continues to work on a part-time basis
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