In 2017, after working side-by-side with her father at Petersen Family Dentistry for twelve years, Dr. Lissa Johnson became the owner and founder of Johnson Dental. She was honored to continue the tradition of excellence in dentistry.
Dr. Johnson was born and raised in Spokane and graduated from Ferris High School. She attended the University of Puget Sound, where she played volleyball and majored in Chemistry. After graduating from the University of Washington School of Dentistry, Dr. Johnson continued her education at the University of Michigan with a one-year residency in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program. She then worked in private practice for two years before returning to the Northwest.
Dr. Johnson is a member of the Spokane District Dental Society, Washington State Dental Association, and the American Dental Association. She is also a member of the Meridian Dental Study Group and participates in many continuing education programs.
In her free time, Dr. Johnson enjoys golfing, cooking, spending time at Lake Coeur dAlene, and skiing. Her husband, Dr. Josh Johnson, is an orthodontist in Spokane and they are proud parents of two active boys.
MelissaPosition: dental hygienistYears in denistry: 25Loves to: watch her boys play baseballFavorite movies: The Notebook and Bridges of Madison CountyFavorite band/music: Fleetwood Mac and John MayerHobbies: gardening, hiking, playing tennis, tackling creative home and yard projects
BrookePosition: dental hygienistYears in dentistry: 3Loves to: be outdoors and play with her young son, KashFavorite band/music: countryHobbies: boating, taking in the sunshine, & spending time with family
NicholePosition: financial coordinatorYears in dentistry: 24Loves to: swim, camp, and go to concertsFavorite movie: Christmas VacationFavorite band/music: rock/popHobbies: swimming, campings, and music concerts
JessicaPosition: Dental AssistantYears in Dentistry: 8 (On and off)Loves to: Spend time with family and friendsFavorite movies: Marvel/DC Superhero, Fast and Furious and Dirty Dancing.Favorite band/music: Country/Rock, Loves Breaking BenjaminHobbies: Raise my 2 beautiful children
JennyPosition: dental assistantYears in dentistry: 14Loves to: be outdoors in the Spring and Summer and be with my familyFavorite movie: The Count of Monte CristoFavorite band/music: loves many varieties of music Hobbies: painting, sewing, reading, and being at the lake with family
JodyPosition: receptionistYears in dentistry: 12Loves to: spend time with family and friends and all things Cougar FootballFavorite movie: Shawshank Redemption, Footloose, & the entire Harry Potter seriesFavorite band/music: anything that gets my shoulders movingHobbies: traveling, camping, and music concerts