What Patients Say
Patients describe Dr Schare as a skilled and compassionate oral surgeon who explains complex concerns clearly and makes them feel secure and confident. Several say he is kind and puts them at ease, and the office team is consistently praised as professional and welcoming.
Kind and compassionate
50% of reviews
Several patients describe Dr Schare as kind, compassionate, and someone who makes them feel comfortable and secure.
Explains clearly
20% of reviews
Some patients say he explains serious concerns in a way that is easy to understand and leaves them feeling informed.
Highly skilled
30% of reviews
Several patients describe Dr Schare as an expert with exceptional knowledge and skill in his field.
Professional staff
30% of reviews
Several patients praise the office team as professional, kind, and informative.
Source: ufhealthjax.org · Most recent review July 2026
About
Dr. Howard Jay Schare, DMD, is an oral surgeon in Jacksonville, Florida, and an assistant professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery at UF Health Jacksonville. He received his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Albert Einstein Medical Center and Bronx Municipal Hospital, both in Bronx, New York.
Dr. Schare specializes in dental implants and treats patients with head and neck cancer, oral cancer, melanoma and skin cancer. His procedures include dental implant surgery, corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma reconstruction, orthognathic surgery and reconstructive surgery, among others. He practices at UF Health Jacksonville and UF Health Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – Jacksonville, and speaks English.
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