After graduating from Cave Spring High School in 2002, Dr. Johnson attended the University of Virginia, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics with Distinction. He then returned to Lexington, Kentucky (where he was born)where hegraduated ranked #1 in his classwith a Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry.

During his time in dental school, he received numerous awards, such as inductioninto the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon and Alpha Omega National dental honor societies.Following dental school, he earned his Masterof Science (MS) in oral biology and completed a three-year orthodontic residency at the University of Maryland.

Dr. J strives to make orthodontic treatment fun and exciting in a relaxing and state-of-the art environment.He strongly values the smile you work on together, sinceit will be the one you share withthe world for the rest of your life. He encourages you to be engaged in your treatment, to payclose attention to your developing smile, and to askquestions along the way! He doesn't like surprises and will make sure you're comfortable with the goals you decide on together and treatment process before you're committed to anything!

The practice of orthodontics is constantly evolving. Dr. Jstays on top of the current literature while at the same time appreciating where orthodontics has come from.He enjoys working closely with all dental specialists, including your general dentist, to obtain the beautiful smile you deserve in a timely manner.

Dr. Js goal is not only to give you straight teeth and a beautiful smile, but to choose the right plan with you to maximize your facial aesthetics in the short term and as you age!Youll find that hell talk to you about such things as the soft-tissue laser to augment your gum tissue symmetry or to uncover impacted teeth that once required a visit to the oral surgeon. He's even able to treat difficult cases that once required extractions or even jaw surgerywith Invisalign or mini-implants/TADs and other techniques!

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He has been married to Amanda Johnson, a local dentist, since 2008. They have three children:Cooper, Camryn, and Connor. Having grown up in Roanoke, giving back to the community is extremely important. Dr. J knows he wouldn't be where he is without the support system he had growing up and looks forward to being a part of that support system moving forward!

We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice.

Diane and her husbandAllenare the proud parents of their daughterAmy and son-in-law, Jon, and their sonWalter Allen and daughter-in-law, Jenna. They are even prouder grandparents of their wonderful grandchildren, Rowan and Reese. Diane shares her home with her toy poodle, Lady. Her favorite hobby is shopping for Rowan and Reese; and she admits that it is something she is very, very good at!

Jessie has been with us since 2013, helping you with managing all of your financial needs. She knows how amazing it is to provide the gift of a smile to either yourself or your child, and works with you closely to make your smile dreams a reality.

When shes not busy answering our patientsaccount questions, Jessie enjoys spending her time with her beautiful daughter, Jillian, or frequenting local wineries and baking.Jessie is one of the sweetest gingers you'll ever meet!

Valerie and her husband, Dave, were married aboard a cruise ship in the waters of the Caribbean by the ships Scottish captain in April 2011. Avid animal lovers, the two have a multitude of rescued four-footed children at home. She volunteersand is an occasional foster homefor local animal organizations. In her time off, she can usually be found playing zombie games on Xbox, watching horror movies with the lights off, or curled up with a good book and a furry critter or three.

Meeting wonderful people and making a difference in someones life is what Jennifer feels makes her job worthwhile. With her gentle, reassuring personality, Jennifer has been with our practice since 1998. She is another one of the sweet voices you will hear when you call our office. But, with her extensive experience in our office, you'll often see Jennifer wearing multiple hats!

Jennifer spends her free time at home with her husbandRussell, their two children, Brandon and Bryant, and pups, Skeeter and Ug. She has a fond spot for jet-skis and the lake, and they often pack the family up for camp trips!

Melissas enthusiasm and energy arehard to match! She has been with our practice since 1999. She is Dr. J's expert on helping you get started on your incredible smile journey. She'll work with you to discuss all of your smile concerns and how we can get you the smile you want and deserve! And don't be surprised when she checks on you in the middle of your treatment, either. She's there for you the whole way through!

Erin joined our team in 2017 coming from extensive experience in business management. In the office, you'll find her wearing many hats (from answering the phones, to taking pictures and radiogrpahs, managaing sterilization and to working in the lab so we can get your appliances turned around efficiently) to make sure your experience in our office is top notch!

Whether its bonding brackets or taking photos at your first visit, she works hard to make sure that everything is in place for the day your braces go on! When shes not getting appliancesready for our patients, Brittanyspends time with family. She and husbandChriswere married in August 2011 and had a little girl in January 2015.

Brooke has come to work each day since 2006 with a readiness to encourage and support her patients throughout their treatments. She loves the challenge of orthodontics, and when it comes to working with Drs. Wheelock and Johnson, Brooke has nothing but praise for their knowledge and expertise.

When shes away from the practice, Brooke enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and the most important men in her life:husbandMike, sonMaverick and her nephews, Noah and William. She can often be found at the lake soaking up some sunshine.

When shes not clipping wires and rebonding brackets, she likes to spend time in the sunshine, either at the lake or at the pool. Ericaalways enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and friends, whether in town or traveling on the weekends. Her niece takes up a lot of her time now as well!

Michelle joined us at Wheelock & Johnson Orthodontics in 2012. Shes always cheerful and upbeat, and helps make our practice a great place for patients of all ages. Michelle enjoys working with our patients, and being able to share the joys of a beautiful smile with others.

Ona started working in dentistry in 2001 while in high school. After seven years, we talked her into moonlightingfor us at our Smith Mountain Lake location. In 2013, she agreed to come full time with us!

At Johnson Orthodontics, Dr. Evan Johnson and our team focus on your unique needs and desires when creating the beautiful, life-changing smile you have always wanted. We know youre busy and we value your time. You'll find that not only do we provide the highest quality orthodontic treatment, but we also provide the highest quality personal care. Your entire experience with us matters and we are constantly striving to be a great part of your day.