Dr. Emily F.Howell was born and raised in Cornelia, Georgia where she wore braces and realized that being an orthodontist was exactly what she wanted to do with her life! One of the main reasons Dr. Howell was drawn to this career path was the fulfillment of seeing not only a patient's smile greatly improve but, more importantly, their self-esteem and confidence as well. In an attempt to obtain scholarships for several years of dental school, Dr. Howell sought after and won the title of Miss Georgia and went on to compete in the Miss America Pageant. As Miss Georgia, she took one year off from dental school to travel throughout the state, promoting her platform, "Connecting Character to Careers." This program was created by Dr. Howell to inspire leaders to help instill positive character traits in children. Today, she continues to strive to be a positive role model to her patients. Dr. Howell and her team genuinely care about each patient and love getting to know their patients on a more personal level so they can relate to them better. Dr. Howell and her husband, Jon, welcomed their first baby girl, Georgie, on December 10, 2011!!

Education

• Habersham Central High School- Valedictorian
• University of Georgia- BBA Degree in Management Information Systems and Summa Cum Laude with Highest Honors
• Medical College of Georgia-Doctorate of Dental Medicine Degree and Orthodontic Certificate

Continuing Education

Dr. Howell is constantly learning better ways to treat her patients through various continuing education courses. She often travels quite a distance to hear the very best speakers and researchers present orthodontic topics. In addition, she spends a lot of time taking online courses that pertain to her specialty. Every day, she wants to aim to be a better orthodontist than she was the day before. She strongly believes that her patients deserve no less!

Professional Associations

• American Dental Association
• American Association of Orthodontists
• Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics
• Southern Association of Orthodontists
• Georgia Dental Association
• Georgia Association of Orthodontists
• Past President of Clarke County Dental Society

In the Community

• First Baptist Church of Jefferson-Youth Committee
• Sunday School teacher for middle school students
• Partner in Education with Jefferson High School
• Jefferson Rotary Club - Program Chair
• Lindsey's Legacy Mentor and Advisory Board Member
• Wellspring Camp (for handicapped individuals) Board of Directors
• Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Treasurer
• Leadership Jackson Class of 2009
• Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Women In Business

Outside the Office

Dr. Howell currently resides in Jefferson with her husband, Jon, their precious daughter Georgia and their adorable miniature dachshund, Mr. Biggles. She enjoys working out, listening to all types of music, singing, playing the piano, watching college football, and traveling to fun places.