Our Office
Dr. Joshua O. Howder
DR. JOSHUA O. HOWDER, DDS
Josh grew up in Vincennes, Indiana, where he attended Vincennes Lincoln High School and graduated in 1995. Josh attended Vincennes University from 1995 to 1997.
He continued his education at Indiana University, where he received his B.S. in 2000. After working for a year, Josh enrolled in dental school and received his dental degree from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2005.
In 2008, Josh married Dr. Seelye Parker, and they have two young boys, Benjamin and William.
Josh enjoys attending IU sporting events, music, and spending time with friends and family.
DENTAL EXPERIENCE
Bloomington Dental Group March 2006-Present
Jackson Creek Dental July 2009-October 2012
Brownstown Dental Clinic July 2005-2009
Monroe County Dental Center July 2005-December 2005
MEMBER
Indiana Dental Association
American Dental Association
South Central Dental Society
Bloomington Dental Society
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Fellow: International Congress of Oral Implantologists 2011-Present
Bloomington Dental Society: Ongoing Variety of C.E. courses 2006-Present
Dental Implant Seminars Jan 2015 - April 2015
Perio Institute: Basic Implant Surgery June 27-28, 2008
Basic Cerec Training May 17, 2008
Noble Biocare: Noble Guide Implant January 9, 2007
Mercer Leadership Training November 9, 2006
Imtec Corporation: Imtec Sendax Mimi Dental Implant September 22, 2006
Dr. Mary S. Parker
Dr. Mary Seelye Parker grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. She attended DePauw Univeristy in Greencastle, IN where she ran cross country and track. She received her BA in Biology in 1998. Dr Parker worked for the Indiana University School of Medicine doing medical research in the infectious disease department for several years before deciding to attend dental school. She graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2005. In 2008 she married Dr. Joshua Howder. They have two boys, Ben and Will. Dr. Parker enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and attending I.U. sporting events.
MEMBER
American Dental Association
Indiana Dental Association
South Central Dental Society
Bloomington Dental Society
About Us
Dr. Joshua Howder opened Bloomington Dental Group in March 2006. In June 2014, his wife, Dr. Mary Seelye Parker, merged her practice with Bloomington Dental Group. This husband and wife dental team cares for patients of all ages and manages everything from CEREC same-day restorations to cleanings and exams.
Our address is 907 W. 2nd Street in Bloomington, IN, on the west side of Bloomington between I-69 and the Landmark Complex. We are just east of the Twin Lakes Recreation Center.
Please call (812) 323-1530 or send an email to jhowder@bloomingtondentalgroup.com if you have any questions or wish to make an appointment.