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Dr. David Howerton, DMD

Dr. David Howerton, DMD

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery*

Dr. David Howerton, DMD is an oral & maxillofacial surgery specialist in Salem, OR. He is affiliated with medical facilities Samaritan Albany General Hospital and Salem Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Practice

2266 Mission St SE Salem, OR 97302

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Dr. Howerton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howerton

4.4

38 ratings, 18 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Keith A. Blair – May 30, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Janel Bennett – Nov 10, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 12, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Silverton, – Oct 30, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Krista in Keizer, OR – Aug 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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MamaJade in Toledo, OR – May 20, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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KEIZER – May 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jonathan Beeghly in Corvallis, OR – Apr 25, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Peter Marcellais in Silverton – Mar 27, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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David Hesse in Newport, OR – Mar 23, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Erica Duch in Keizer – Mar 21, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cyndi Volkers in Albany, OR – Mar 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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S.Tar – Feb 27, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Salem OR – Feb 21, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Susan M Schmidt in Foster, OR – Feb 17, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Kymberly Williams in Corvallis – Feb 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Beverly rogers in Corvallis or. – Nov 14, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Steve B in Corvallis, OR – May 25, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Drs. Howerton, Hopkin & Kennedy's Mission Statement:

"To work together as a Team; in an efficient and uplifting atmosphere. To provide optimal patient care, with the utmost of integrity. Treating each and every patient with compassion, respect and gentle kindness."

biography

Dr. David 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...
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  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

  • Oral Surgery

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  • Loma Linda Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Medical School
  • Portland State University

    Undergraduate School, 1979

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Locations

Practice

Unavail2266 Mission St SE Salem, OR 97302
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Practice

Office2125 NW Professional Dr Corvallis, OR 97330
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Practice

Office1040 24th Ave SW Albany, OR 97321
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 4:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Samaritan Albany General Hospital

    1046 6th Ave SW
    Albany, OR 97321
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    93%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

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  • Salem Hospital

    890 Oak St SE
    Salem, OR 97301
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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