Dr. Michael Johnson truly loves the challenge of rebuilding the damaged dentition. By rejuvenating smiles he improves the quality of life for his patients, not only functionally but emotionally as well. His work is never boring and every day is exciting since no two patients are alike. Each patient is given as much time as needed to ask questions and fully understand the treatment options before treatment is started. Dr. Johnson and our staff are committed to listening to patient concerns and making sure these concerns are addressed. You can be assured you will receive the highest quality dental care, no matter how complex or simple your treatment may be.
Dr. Johnson spent eight years at the University of Washington, getting both and undergraduate degree in Zoology and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery, finishing in 1982. He practiced general dentistry in downtown Seattle, with his father, until 1989. His interest in more complicated dental treatment led him to complete a three-year residency in prosthodontics at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, from which he graduated in 1992. He is board certified in prosthodontics and maintains a private practice in Bellevue Washington limited to crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, partial dentures, and cosmetic dental enhancements.
Dr. Johnsons primary interests are restoring function and beauty to the troubled dentition. He uses his artistic and engineering skills to rebuild mouths broken down due to disease (tooth decay or gum disease), trauma, or tumor-removal surgery.
Dr. Johnson attends several continuing education programs each year, primarily focused on complex dental care. Not only does he attend conferences, but he is also frequently called upon to give continuing education courses to general dentists and dental surgical specialists, both locally and nationally, and guest lectures at the University Of Washington School Of Dentistry. He has authored articles on restoring dental implants in respected national journals.
As our patient, you are the beneficiary of Dr. Johnsons 30+ years of dental practice and more than 20 years of specialty experience. You deserve to be treated by the prosthodontist that trains other dentists!
Dr. Johnson is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, a member of the Seattle/King County Dental Society, Washington State Dental Society, American Dental Association, American College of Prosthodontics, International College of Prosthodontics, the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, and an honorary member of the International College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He is actively involved with the U of W School of Dentistry, both as past president of the dental alumni association and a board member of the Deans Club.
Dr. Russell Johnson is a Pacific Northwest native. After growing up in the Seattle area, he completed undergraduate degrees in both Biology and Chemistry in Montana, where he was able to take in Big Sky country for its true grandeur.
Returning to Seattle, he studied dentistry and earned his doctor of dental surgery degree at the University of Washington while being actively involved as his class and student council president. It was here that his interest in prosthetic dentistry and surgery became apparent.
To continue his training, Dr. Johnson moved to San Antonio, Texas, where he completed his training as a Prosthodontist and earned a Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Science, focusing on digital and computerized dentistry. Dr. Johnson then challenged and successfully passed the prestigious American Board of Prosthodontics examination to become board certified.
Still eager to further his surgical knowledge, Dr. Johnson returned to the Pacific Northwest and completed a 3-year surgical residency program at the University of Washington, becoming one of the very few dual-trained specialists in the country.
Dr. Johnsons free time is spent in the outdoors or traveling to see new places and learn about other cultures with his wife, Meghan. They keep active running, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing and enjoying the Pacific Northwest!
I assist Dr. Johnson during all phases of assisting, including complicated crown and bridge procedures and implant procedures. I like to make our patients feel as ease. I've been a dental assistant for over 30 years and continually enjoy working with people, whether Im helping someone through a challenging or difficult procedure, or watching the transformation as patients start with unsightly teeth or missing teeth and move towards a functional, beautiful smile. We, as a team, have many years of experience in the reconstructive field. I started as a periodontal surgical assistant and bring this knowledge to the restorative side of dentistry. Dr. Johnson and I work as a team to give our patients the best possible treatment.
As the only board-certified prosthodontists in Bellevue and one of only a handful in the state of Washington, Drs. Michael Johnson, and Russell Johnson is highly trained and fully capable of addressing patients complex dental needs. The specialists at Pacific Northwest Prosthodontics are specialists, not general dentists, and have over 30 years of advanced training and experience in the intricacies of prosthodontic dentistry. This makes them uniquely qualified to handle all situations, from the most simple crown creation to the most challenging full-mouth restoration.
We give our patients hope that their dental problems can be corrected. Many people come to our office defeated because theyre embarrassed about their teeth, and havent found a functional solution from their general dentists. We give our patients renewed confidence and assurance that yes, something can be done, and we will be there to help, emotionally and dentally, every step of the way.
We are proud to have garnered the respect and referral of dentists, dental specialists, or patients friends and family. If they you are looking for the best in patient rapport, compassion, and skill, we are your trusted choice.