Dr. Ed Howard grew up on Long Island, New York, where he attended Hofstra University on a football scholarship. For graduate school studies, he attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (DMD degree) and Harvard University (Public Health Residency), in Boston, MA.

Subsequently, Dr. Howard served for twelve years as a faculty member of Harvard University School of Dental Medicine, earning appointments in both the Oral Diagnosis and Restorative Dentistry Departments.

He also serves as the Team Dentist for the USA World Cup Soccer Team, the Durham Bulls baseball team, Panther Creek High School, and Apex High School.

Dr. Howard and wife of thirty-one years, Katherine, have been blessed with six remarkable children: David, Rachel, Michelle, Stephen, Elizabeth, and Baby Grace.

In his spare time, Dr. Howard enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends, serving at his church, exercising, reading, and playing both the guitar and piano.