I grew up in Sioux City, Iowa. I went to Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska for my undergraduate degree followed by the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics in Iowa City. I am a member of the American Dental Association.
I enjoy long walks with my wife Sarah and our 2 dogs (a Golden Retriever named Buike (Boo-key) and a German Shepherd named Belle), being at the lakes, spending time with friends and family and I am an avid University of Kansas Jayhawks fan.
I grew up in Fargo and graduated from Fargo South High School and Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. I then went on to the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. I feel very fortunate to be back in Fargo providing general and cosmetic dentistry services and working with such a wonderful team.
I am a member of the American Dental Association, North Dakota Dental Association, am in a SPEAR Study Club, volunteer for the Red River Dental Access Project, serve on the Minnesota State Community and Technical College Hygiene Program Advisory Board and am a former President of the Southeast District Dental Society.
After 40 years of providing dental care in the Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo area, Dr. Marvin Ugland decided it was time to retire. He sold his practice to Dr. James Johnson to continue the tradition of high-quality dentistry. Then in January of 2018, Dr. Johnson helped fellow dentist Dr. James Colbert begin his journey to retirement. With that, Fargo Family Dentistry became Saving Smiles Dentistry, and our team grew! In June of 2019, Saving Smiles Dentistry welcomed Dr. Kenneth Bartholomew to the practice as an associate. Then in late 2021, Dr. Kenny became a partner in Saving Smiles Dentistry with Dr. Johnson.
We believe in creating a relaxing environment in our practice. Our office features many amenities to keep our patients as comfortable as possible. Our team loves to interact with all our patients, and help them understand their dental health and answer any questions they have.