R. L. Howell, DDS
& Associates, PC
102 Western Ave.
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
Ph. 866.515.4235
Fx. 757.538.9419
5837 Harbour View Blvd.
Suffolk, Virginia 23435
(757)686-3636 (phone)
(757)686-3737 (fax)
- Cosmetic:
- ZOOM!® Teeth Whitening
- Porcelain Veneers
- Dental Bonding
- Tooth-Colored Fillings
- Invisalign®
- Smile Makeover
- Smile Lift (Gum Lift)
- Restorative:
- Crowns
- Bridges
- Inlays and Onlays
- Dentures
- Dental Implants
- General:
- Tooth Extractions
- Periodontal Care
- Root Canal Therapy
- Sealants
- TMJ Treatment
- Fresh Breath Control
- Sleep Apnea and Snoring Treatment
- Children's Dentistry
- Oral Exams & Professional Cleanings
R.L. Howell, D.D.S. & Associates, PC
We are a general dentistry practice that has served Suffolk and the wider community since 1959. We believe that oral health is a vital part of a person’s general well-being. Our mission is to treat each patient in a kind, comfortable, and compassionate way; to provide the highest quality dental care; and to restore each patient to optimal oral health. Our aim is to treat you like we would treat our family — from the moment you walk in the door and throughout the course of your treatment.
Our state-of-the-art office, equipped with your comfort and safety in mind, features digital X-rays, air abrasion micro-dentistry, laser technology, and CEREC® 3D chairside labs. By combining advanced dental technology with exceptional clinical expertise, we ensure that your dental experience is always positive and rewarding.
Since 1959, R.L. Howell, D.D.S. & Associates, PC has been providing families throughout the greater Suffolk community with the best preventative care, the greatest patient comfort, and the most advanced restorative results. We invite you to visit our office and let two generations of Howells and their associates provide you and your family with a smile that will last for years to come.
Ralph Howell DDS
Dr. Ralph Howell graduated from the College of William and Mary, and from the Medical College of Virginia with honors. He joined his father, Dr. Leroy Howell, in 1989 to practice dentistry in Suffolk. Since then, he has continued to study new developments in the dental field and has become a fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry. Read More
Leroy Howell DDS
Dr. Leroy Howell graduated from the Medical College of Virginia in 1955. He then served a year as an oral surgery intern prior to joining the United States Army Dental Corps. After serving active duty in the army and the reserves, Dr. Howell began practicing dentistry in the Suffolk community and has been providing exceptional dental care ever since. Read More
Vanessa Vargas DMD
Dr. Vargas graduated in the top 15 percent of her class in 2003 from the Medical School of Georgia. She undertook her general dentistry residency at the University of Virginia Health System, where she provided dental treatment for adults and children with mental and physical disabilities. Read More
With CEREC® 3D technology, you can have your dental restorations designed, fabricated, and placed all in a single office visit. Whether you need crowns, onlays, or veneers, our dental team can create beautiful ceramic restorations within minutes.
Perfectly white, straight teeth can be yours when you have porcelain veneers custom designed just for you. Our dental team uses only the finest porcelain materials in making your teeth look naturally luminescent and healthy.