Oral Surgeon – Dr. Brian Howlett

Portrait of Dr. Tania Nkunluga-Howlett and Dr. Brian Howlett

Dr. Brian & Dr. Tania

"Preserving your smile is our first priority. Improving your oral health future is next. Finally, we want you to be as comfortable as possible."

Dr. Brian

Brian received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degrees from the College of Dentistry, Howard University (Washington DC). He interned at Harlem Hospital Center in New York before specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the School of Dentistry at Meharry Medical College (Nashville).

He and his wife Dr. Tania Nkungula-Howlett realized Nashville was home after serving on the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department of Meharry faculty and as Attending Physicians with Metro General Hospital.

His goal is to provide specialty dental care treatments in a gentle, courteous, and thorough manner. He has professional memberships in:

  • Nashville Dental Association
  • American Dental Association
  • Tennessee Dental Association
  • Tennessee Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Hospital Affiliations: Metropolitan General & Summit Center
  • Special Certification: Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Dr. Brian Howlett is also a member of the Capital City Dental Association and has significant experience in denture placement.

Call 615.832.6460 or Request an appointment

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