San Marco Dentistry
John Howard, DDS:
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★★★★★

DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

I have been a patient of this office since 1981.  Dr. Howard joined the practice (previously owned by Dr. Bill Patterson) several years ago when Dr. Bill retired.  We have always had great experiences with the office staff, scheduling has never been a problem and emergency situations were handled quickly.  I would recommend Dr. Howard and San Marco Dentistry to anyone looking for a dependable, knowledgeable FAMILY practice.

My first experience at San Marco Dentistry was nothing short of stellar. A very professional and personable hygienist worked with me to get oral X-rays then proceeded to do an excellent job with my teeth cleaning. The doctor came in thereafter and introduced himself and did his exam. For those a bit nervous at the dentist, this establishment is perfect for guiding patients through care and making them feel comfortable. A few days later, I received a handwritten letter from Dr. Howard thanking and welcome me. What great service!

I’m admittedly terrified of going to the dentist but was immediately at ease after only a few minutes here. Their staff is friendly, accommodating, and empathetic to a degree you won’t find at other dentists offices. They’re very good at what they do and go to great lengths to explain everything and answer any questions you have. I’m not the type to leave reviews or recommendations online but I genuinely felt compelled to share this experience because it was so far beyond the caliber of service I’ve ever experienced.

I have been seeing Dr. John Howard at San Marco Dentistry in San Marco on Hendricks for several years now. Yesterday I broke a tooth. They were able to get me in immediately and do some work so that it would not tear up my tongue. Seems like I’m going to have to have a root canal. Dr. Howard is very professional. He is also very thorough. The staff is friendly, caring, thorough and excellent. His prices are very fair. Parking is kind of tight but OK. They take credit cards and work with most insurance companies. The place is very comfortable and relaxing. Restrooms are very clean. I’ve never felt any pain or been un comfortable in anyway after visiting. Appointments are usually easy to get. They will notify you when you need cleaning and regular check ups etc. I highly recommend San Marco Dentistry!

I absolutely love Sanmarco Dentistry. The staff are very friendly and make you feel welcome. I hadn’t been to a dentist for quite sometime and the Dental Hygienist made me feel so comfortable. An Doctor Howard is a great doctor that takes his time to explain and answer any questions you have. I recommend this dentist office to anyone that take the time to research a place before visiting.

I’m not scared of the dentist anymore!   I needed to find a new dentist when I moved, so of course I hopped on Yelp to see what was around. The staff is friendly and polite and Dr. Howard treats you like an old friend. I have been to a few dentists over the years and this is by far the best one I have found. San Marco Dentistry…you now have a patient for life!

I was recommended to go to this dentist office from my boyfriend and his family. All of which have been coming here for decades. Once I went, I can see why! The staff is fantastic! They are very friendly and sweet. I really enjoyed my experience. Margaret cleaned my teeth and she was very thorough and gentle. I saw Dr. Howard and he was also very personable and well knowledgable. The entire office wrote me a card welcoming me to their family and I left home with a goodie bag – so cute and thoughtful! Also, I received a card from Dr. Howard going over my recent visit and again welcoming me to their office. I believe I’m set and will be going here from now on. I will say, that since this office is so awesome, they are always BOOKED! I say call and make an appointment now if you want to see them in at least 2-3 months! lol It’s that serious.

I set an appointment for a cleaning as well as a check up due to me not going to the dentist in a very long time. They did amazing in the cleaning and made sure I knew what to do next with making sure my teeth get back to where they need to be. Very friendly and clean environment. They also sent me a welcome card personalized not pre typed .

Going to the Dentist has always made for an anxiety filled day in anticipation of what was to come. My experience with San Marco Dentistry however was absolutely fantastic. Relaxed atmosphere, consistency by all members of the staff with thorough communication as to what was going to happen and sincere patience in listening to my needs. Additionally, I received a personal call from Dr. John Howard later in the day after my procedure to ensure I was doing well and to reconfirm he and his staff were there for any needs I may have. I will absolutely recommend them to all of my family, friends and colleagues. Well done San Marco Dentistry, you have developed a culture of customer service!

I was a new client with a terrible toothache. They got me in the same day and fixed my problem. The entire staff was amazing from the first contact to me walking out the door. The receptionist were so welcoming and the hygienist was very thorough with my instructions for after care. She and the Dr. Howard were so patient. I would recommend them to anyone.

My family and I were on vacation. We had to evacuate Panama so we decided to come to Jacksonville period a day after we got here I broke my tooth in half. We asked the landlord of the place we are renting who’s she suggested, and Dr. Howard came highly recommended. They worked me in with an hour notice, I was greeted by a friendly staff all the way through the office. I am a licensed dental assistant and they still explained everything from start to finish so that I knew what was going on. They were compassionate friendly and professional and I would highly recommend them as well if you live in the area. Great staff, great office…you won’t be let down.

I have had a great experience as a patient at San Marco Dentistry. The staff has always been very helpful with any questions that I have and are able to help me schedule appointments that fit into my schedule. The office is very convenient to my office downtown and they’re able to get me in and out very quickly. Dr. Howard is always very friendly and professional and does a great job.

San Marco Dentistry is a well-run office. They see you at your appointment time without additional wait time, which is great if you have a busy schedule. The staff are cheerful and make you feel welcome. Also, the hygienists are very good at what they do and are also friendly. Many dentist offices will try to “upsell” unnecessary procedures, but, Dr. Howard does not do that. He is fair and and honest. I am very pleased with San Marco Dentistry.

This place is awesome! I previously went to a poor dentist that told me I had 3 cavities which I suspected was an insurance scam. I went to San Marco Dentistry and immediately felt trust between myself and the staff! They told me I did not have 3 cavities and instead beautiful teeth. I would definitely recommend this practice. The handwritten thank you letter, chapstick, and coozie giveaways were a nice touch too.

I love this office.. Everyone is kind and personal.. It’s like family. Charlene is wonderful and Dr Howard is amazing. They are gentle and if you are scared of pain.. Let them know.. They take the extra time to care for your needs. I’ve been with them over 15 years and plan to stay.

Love this place, super friendly staff, everyone was amazing and super nice. I never look forward to going to the dentist, but I always feel amazing when I leave San Marko Dentistry. The hygienist did an amzing job with my sensitive teeth while cleaning, I was super appreciative. I would definitely recommend this place. If you have to go to the dentist, do yourself a favor and go here.

Aloha! I wanted to write a review for not only Dr Howard but the whole office… As I’ve gotten older I’ve developed a pretty bad dental anxiety I never really knew why until it was recommended that I see the people here for a cracked tooth… they seem to do things differently than I had been experiencing. There’s no white washed walls bathed in fluorescent light and no weird dentist smell. It’s inviting and cozy, not a new building but clean and well kept. The front office ladies are friendly (not in a fake way) and personable they call you by name and really make you feel welcome from the beginning. There’s a basket of fabulous chapstick on the counter to take which I think is genious! (how often are you in the chair mouth wide open wishing you had remembered to moisturize first?) The most important difference was Dr. Howard has a very comforting and caring demeanor. He describes what he’s doing at every stage while he is working on you and tells you what to expect the whole time which was very helpful in alleviating my anxiety. I can tell he is genuinely kind and cares about your comfort. If you are looking for a new dentist this should be where you look!

The entire front desk staff, providers, and experience here is amazing as a dental office can be! They’re efficient, caring, cordial, pain-free, make the time fly with great personality and compassion — like you’re visiting your friends’ home. Robin and Dr. Howard are amazing providers, Amie is fantastic at the front desk. So happy I upgraded our dental insurance to ppo so we could come here every 6 months!

So happy I found San Marco dentistry! My family moved to Jacksonville several years back, but we had never found a dentist. A friend recommended San Marco dentistry, and I am so glad she did! This place is AMAZING! All the staff were extremely friendly and accommodating, and everyone was very professional yet down to earth. Dr Howard was honest and to the point without being rude, which I so appreciate. I have never had such a pleasurable experience with a dentist. My family is sold! Thank you so much Dr. Howard and staff!

I’ve been through a few dentist offices (Ortho and General) here in Jacksonville and I can honestly say I’ve Found my dental family here at San Marco. The staff has a long track record of longevity, they are prompt, informative, courteous and make you feel at home no matter what the service. It’s been 24 hours since I was last there and I’ve told about 20 people about this office. Jordan is A-mazing and she ensures you understand exactly what’s going on and what’s to come. She genuinely care about your overall goals for oral health and gives suggestions. You’re not a claim # when you attend their office, you are a respected human being with oral health concerns and you won’t find that type of Courteousness anywhere else in Jacksonville.

Very impressed with my very talented Dental Hygienist, Charlene, as well as Dr. Howard. Reception team was very kind, accepting, inviting and helpful. I had been looking for a new dentist since my insurance changed and I could no longer see my former (and equally exceptional) dentist. Parking a little crazy but once you know where it is located, you will discover lots of parking options available. I would highly recommend this practice.

I couldn’t possibly give this place less than 5 stars! I was a new patient here last week, and their service was wonderful. The office is clean, well-decorated, and each examination room has an available television, which really helped pass the time! The staff saw me quickly, and was friendly the entire visit. But the real reason for leaving a 5 star here was after the visit: I received a hand written thank you card from the dentist himself, recapping our visit and thanking me for the patronage. There is so much value to me in the service here, and Ill definitely be a permanent patient!

Finally found a good dentist! After nightmares dealing with Great Expressions and Aspen, I came here on a friends referral, and couldn’t be happier. I first called them having a dental emergency and they were able to get me in the next business day as a new patient. The dentist, Dr. Howard, is extremely knowledgeable and very personable, as is the rest of the staff. Everything was thoroughly explained and in a way that was easy to understand. Came back for a teeth cleaning and was in and out in an hour. And guess what I don’t have gum disease as Aspen Dental tried to up-sell me on. Also had a cavity filling done and that was also about an hour with no wait. The dentist did a great job. What I was really impressed with were the numbing shots. Those things hurt like hell and the way he did it was seriously as comfortable as it could have possibly been. I will now be going here as a regular patient and don’t think there is a better dental office than San Marco Dentistry.

Dr. Howard is the best dentist who has ever worked on my teeth! His manner and skill are tops. My previous dentists as a child and young man were very skilled and competent practicioners, but John has a magic touch. His staff is always polite, friendly and accommodating with my schedule or a last minute need for emergency situations or re-scheduling.

Going to the dentist is usually not fun. But I have been going to this office for close to 10 years and frankly, I would not go anywhere else. Everyone at the office is polite, nice and patient oriented. They always see me on time, and they are thorough. Everyone, from my dental hygienist to my dentist makes me feel welcome and it’s feels like they care about me as a person.

Aloha! I wanted to write a review for not only Dr Howard but the whole office… As I’ve gotten older I’ve developed a pretty bad dental anxiety I never really knew why until it was recommended that I see the people here for a cracked tooth… they seem to do things differently than I had been experiencing. There’s no white washed walls bathed in fluorescent light and no weird dentist smell. It’s inviting and cozy, not a new building but clean and well kept. The front office ladies are friendly (not in a fake way) and personable they call you by name and really make you feel welcome from the beginning. There’s a basket of fabulous chapstick on the counter to take which I think is genious! (how often are you in the chair mouth wide open wishing you had remembered to moisturize first?) The most important difference was Dr. Howard has a very comforting and caring demeanor. He describes what he’s doing at every stage while he is working on you and tells you what to expect the whole time which was very helpful in alleviating my anxiety. I can tell he is genuinely kind and cares about your comfort.

The family (including my parents) have been patients for years. Would not trust the care of our mouths to anyone else. Terrific staff….and Dr. Patterson goes out of his way to put his patients at ease. Margaret is fantastic…my son has always looked FORWARD to his cleanings (how many kids can say they have asked when the next time is they are going to the dentist??!).

Dr. Bill, Dr Howard (who I am just getting to know – nice guy), Margaret and all of the ladies who help the Dr’s and keep the office running are the best! No other dentists’ office I would trust. They do it right the first time.

I love this place. Mary, my hygienist, is the best there is. I love her. She took her time with my cleaning and did a fantastic job. Dr. Howard, and the entire staff are great people. I’ve been very happy here. I’d recommend this place to anyone.

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