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Edward J. Houser, DDS
Dr. Houser grew up in Stow, Ohio where he graduated from Stow High School
in 1965. He was a member of the High School Band - a trumpet player. He was
a member of the National Honor Society, and was sports editor of the school
newspaper- The Stohion. He also ran track and cross country. Dr. Houser was
active in the Boy Scouts and was an Eagle Scout.
After graduating from high school, Dr Houser attended Kent State
University and
graduated with a BS degree with a Major in Biology and a Minor in
Chemistry. Dr. Houser graduated from KSU at the age of 20.
He then attended West Virginia University School of Dentistry in Morgantown W. Va.
After 4 years of study he was awarded a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree.
During his study he served as class president for 3 years and a member of
the student council for 4 years. In 1972 Dr. Houser met in Chicago with
representatives of the other dental schools in the United States to form
the American Student Dental Association, an organization that even today
gives students a voice in their National Association.
After graduation, Dr. Houser entered the U.S. Public Health Service. He
spent a year at the USPHS Hospital in San
Francisco where he completed a general practice
internship. Making rounds at the "old" age of 24 he was the
original "Doogie Houser".
The next two years were spent in military service in the United States
Coast Guard in Elizabeth
City, N. C. He was
responsible for running the dental clinic and he was promoted to the rank
of Lt. Commander. He received several commendations from the federal
government during his service time.
Dr. Houser moved to Ravenna
in 1975 where he opened his private practice. He has been active in the
Akron Dental Society and he continues to be active in community dental
education in Portage
County.
Dr Houser is a nationally known artist and photographer.
Dr. Houser's hobbies include musical instruments,
woodworking, and computer technology.
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