Dr.  Mike Howell was born and raised in the Johnson County area.  He is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry.  He was accepted into a very competitive, accelerated program at the dental school directly out of high school.  Dr. Howell opened his practice in 2005.  His professional memberships include the American Dental Association, Kansas Dental Association, and the Fifth District Dental Society. In addition to dentistry, Dr Howell enjoys spending time with his wife, Maureen, their children Drew, Anna, and Wyatt, and their dog, Patton.  He also enjoys fishing, skiing, boating, and just spending free time with family and friends.

Debbie joined Dr. Howell’s staff in 2007.   She is the treatment/financial coordinator for the office and can help you with most of your questions regarding dental procedures, insurance and financing. Her caring, friendly manner along with her experience keeps our office running smoothly. Debbie and her husband Paul have three grown and married sons, six grandsons and one granddaughter. When she is not in the office, Debbie’s favorite pastime is enjoying her grandchildren and spending time with friends. She loves to travel, outdoor activities and watching sports.

Ari started her dental assisting career in 2012 working with multiple dentist and specialist in public healthcare.  She began assisting Dr. Howell in 2015.  Her calming and cheerful personality help our patients feel comfortable during their dental visits. Ari grew up in southern California and moved to Olathe, in 2004. She is bilingual (English & Spanish).   She enjoys spending time with her husband, Brett and their 3 children at the lake in the summer or visiting sunny California.

Barbara grew up in Iowa, moved to Colorado Springs and finished high school in Shawnee.  She then spent 5 years in the U.S. Navy as a hospital corpsman/surgical technician near Washington D.C.  Barbara earned her Registered Dental Hygiene degree from JCCC in 2001. It is important to Barbara to provide consistent and caring attention to each patient she sees.  She is proud and happy to be a part of the Howell Family Dental team! When not at work, Barbara loves spending time with family and friends.  She is one of 7 children.  Her happy place consist of nature walks, hiking, kayaking and adventures with her husband, Darren their son Corey and dog Mickey.

Vickie joined Howell Family Dentistry as part of the front office staff in 2019.  With a customer service background, she is passionate about   making people feel welcome and comfortable. Besides work, of course, what bring Vickie the most joy is spending time with her husband Jeremy and their little girl, Wynter.  She also enjoys spending her free time with friends, attending concerts, trying out new local restaurants, and taking full advantage of as many beautiful days as she can by being outside or at the lake.

Courtney joined Howell Family Dentistry in 2022 as a Registered Dental Hygienist. Prior to this, she attended Salina Area Technical College where she received her Dental Assisting Degree. She then attended Central Community College in Hastings, Nebraska where she received her Dental Hygiene License in 2017. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her husband Shane, their cat Aspen, and the rest of their friends and family. She is an avid traveler, with her favorite destination being Walt Disney World and the central Florida area.