Dr. Johnson has been practicing orthodontics in Colorado Springs for over 15 years. He completed his 4-year undergraduate studies in Utah, then attended dental school at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas where he graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery at the top of his class. Upon graduating from dental school, he completed a Master of Science degree and 2-year specialty orthodontic residency at the University of Nebraska.
He has always strived to be the best at everything he does. He is a board-certified orthodontist and is is honored to be a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) and to take part in Kids in Need of Dentistry (KIND) – a Colorado non-profit organization that provides free dental care to children in Colorado. He loves being an orthodontist and is continually continuing his education to remain on the leading edge of the latest innovative technology. For him, there’s nothing like watching a patient’s self-esteem transform through orthodontics. He loves making people smile as much as he loves being outside.
Dr. Johnson grew up in Utah. Outside of the office, he has a love for swimming, off-roading, skiing the Colorado mountains, and spending time with his family. He and his wife have three daughters and one son. He is passionate about the Colorado Springs community. As a practice, he actively supports a variety of charities, local schools and organizations.
Dr. Johnson has exclusively practicing orthodontics since 2005 and is passionate about creating a fun, upbeat and professional experience for his patients. He is honored to have Colorado Springs vote Johnson Orthodontics as “Best of the Springs” in orthodontics.
As a child, I tried many sports. I was looking for a challenge, a sense of teamwork, and something that I simply loved doing. At 8 years old, I joined a swim team with my friend Josh. After learning the four swim strokes, lots of practice, and spending time with my team, I discovered my love for this sport. It wasn’t long until our team started swimming competitively at meets.
There is a day that stands out clearly in my memory of those times. I had just finished a race and I met with my coach. She told me, “You need to race with passion.” To inspire me, she told me about a new song (at the time), Eye of the Tiger by Survivor, also from the movie Rocky. From that day forward, Eye of the Tiger has been my hype song and the tiger has become symbolic in my life. I swam for years and the image of the tiger in my mind helped me focus on practice and competition. I have used this drive in all aspects of my life and career as an orthodontist. It has driven me to live a life and have a career that I am passionate about. Eye of the Tiger.
To this day, a tiger is still my favorite animal!