Dentists in Glendale, AZ - Thunderbird

After receiving his bachelor’s degree in Biology from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Howard was accepted to The UCLA School of Dentistry at which he received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. Dr. Howard spent time after school working in the William Beaumont Army Medical Center’s Hospital Dental Clinic where he was able to receive advanced training and mentoring in exodontia and surgical practices.

He is a long time member of the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Arizona Dental Association (AZDA). Dr Howard attended the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) Maxicourse from where he received 300 hours of dental implant training. Dr. Howard is also a member of the Academy for Sports Dentistry (ASD) in which he provides professional custom fitted sports mouthguards for athletes. He is an accredited member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) from where he received over 150 hours of continuing education in providing full facial esthetics injections of Botox and dermal fillers.

Dr. Howard enjoys traveling to new places and learning about different cultures and food.

Dr. Timothy Yu, D.M.D., M.S., is a highly skilled orthodontist practicing at GD Avondale, GD Greenfield, GD Surprise, and GD Palm Valley. A graduate of Temple University School of Dentistry, Dr. Yu earned his dental degree in 2005 and completed his post-graduate studies in Orthodontics in 2007. His academic journey began with a biology degree from Oberlin College in 1994.

Dr. Yu is passionate about the blend of art and science in dentistry, particularly in orthodontics, where he has the opportunity to create beautiful, esthetic smiles while respecting the biological principles that ensure safety and effectiveness. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, and the Arizona State Orthodontic Association.

What Dr. Yu enjoys most about his profession is witnessing how transforming a patient's smile can boost their self-confidence. He values the long-term relationships he builds with his patients, often watching them grow and evolve throughout the years.

Outside of the office, Dr. Yu enjoys staying active by playing tennis, basketball, and golf. He also treasures spending quality time with his wife and two sons.