Our Team
Dr. John Howard
Dr. Howard was born and raised right here in Lynchburg. Dr. Howard graduated from Heritage High School in 1994 and then from the University of Virginia in 1997. He took two years off and taught science and coached football, basketball, and track at Sandusky Middle School before beginning dental school at the Medical College of Virginia in 1999. He graduated from dental school in 2003 and has practiced here in Lynchburg as a family dentist ever since. His wife, Adrienne, grew up in Amherst County and is happy to be home in Central Virginia to raise their family.
Outside of the office, Dr. Howard can be found watching his two sons play basketball and baseball and helping pitch in as coach whenever possible.
Kellee Davis, Registered Dental Hygienist
Kellee has been a part of our exceptional team since 2009. She received her degree in dental hygiene from Virginia Western in May of 2005. Prior to joining our team she worked for several years in Lynchburg, Virginia. In 2005 she earned a certificate from the J. P. Institute in Evolutionary Hygiene, and she earned a second certificate from J. P. Institute in Evolutionary Hygiene in 2009. She is also certified in cardiac life support and she received her anesthesia certification in 2009 from MCV/VCU School of Dentistry. Kellee keeps her skills and knowledge up to date by completing many hours in continuing education each year.
She cherishes the relationships she has developed with many families who rely on her for comfortable dental cleanings and expert oral healthcare. Kellee holds herself to the highest dental hygiene standards and her caring approach ensures that each of her patients enjoy their healthy and beautiful smiles for life. She enjoys presenting treatment options which allow patients to meet their dental goals. She enjoys spending time with her family, exercising and loves being involved in her church.
Emily, Registered Dental Hygienist
Emily is a native of Halifax County. She graduated with a degree in Dental Hygiene from Virginia Western in 2009 and has been with us since she graduated. The Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Trophy was awarded to Emily and she was ranked in the top of her class. Emily is extremely proficient with digital radiography as well as intra oral photography. She takes great pride in staying abreast of the newest dental technologies and procedures. She is certified in Basic Life Support, (CPR/AED), DOCS Oral Sedation, and JP Institute Evolutionary Team. She is also part of the first class to graduate from Virginia Western with a certification in administering local anesthesia as well as nitrous oxide.
Outside the office she enjoys spending time with her family. She takes fantastic photographs and we all at Lake Country Dental Care enjoy seeing what wonderful family images she manages to capture!