Dr. Johnson was born and raised in East Lansing, Michigan, and graduated from the Honors College at Michigan State University with a degree in Chemistry. She went on to earn her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, where she graduated with honors and received the Dental Implant Student Award from the AAOMS.

After dental school, Dr. Johnson completed a General Practice Residency at the Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Hospital, where she gained broad experience in complex dental care. She then practiced as a general dentist before pursuing specialty training in periodontics at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health in Rochester, New York.

While at Eastman, Dr. Johnson received numerous awards and recognitions. She was honored to be chosen as the Chief Resident of her department. She earned national recognition for her research on antidepressants and dental implants, which was published in the Journal of Periodontology. She also received the 2024 Graser Award at the American Association for Dental Research Conference for a groundbreaking SFOT (Surgically Facilitated Orthodontic Therapy) case—later published in The Journal of Clinical Periodontology and presented at conferences around the world.

Dr. Johnson is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and an active member of multiple dental, periodontal, and implantology organizations. Her skill, dedication to evidence-based care, and kind, down-to-earth approach make her a perfect fit for our patient-centered team.

Outside of the office, Dr. Johnson enjoys spending time with her husband and their Australian shepherd Archie. She loves cooking, gardening, slalom water skiing, and golfing.