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If you’re facing complicated dental issues, I want to be the first resource you contact outside of your general dentist. We offer ourselves as part of each patient’s dental team, so that superlative care can be provided,” explains endodontic specialist Dr. Erika Johnson, who is well-respected by patients and dentists alike. Performing advanced endodontic therapy challenges this vibrant and energetic professional. She isn’t content to just dabble in anything she does, choosing instead to perform a range of procedures with precision and passion — from comprehensive endodontic therapy, which includes nonsurgical endodontic retreatment, to microsurgery, guided tissue re- generation, and pulp preservation. One colleague credits Dr. Johnson with per- forming “the most elegant root canals,” and her patients consider her someone they can trust. Someone who is real.

Dr. Johnson has created an endodontic practice that is the envy of the modern- day dentist — a center of excellence in a very streamlined, efficient, and comfort- able environment. “Meaningful, respectful relationships matter between myself, the doctor, and the patient. Creating trust with both patient and doctor is integral to my practice,” she says. True to her vision, this is a patient-centered practice rather than a production-centered enterprise — a practice that strives for the perfection you’d expect from this University of Michigan School of Dentistry graduate, because she expects it of herself. “It’s always rewarding to be able to eliminate a patient’s pain,” Dr. Johnson says of her accomplishments.

Just this year, Dr. Johnson’s husband, her patients, and her staff enjoyed a rare treat. It turns out that this dentist is also a competitive ballroom dancer. “My daughters are just starting out with dance, and I felt I also wanted to use dance as a way to stay fit and relax. It was great having my staff and husband come watch. They’re all part of my great team.”

Dr. Erika Johnson thanks her patients and colleagues for their support in all her endeavors. At first glance, you may think dance and dentistry have nothing in common; however, they both require extreme dedication and discipline to succeed. And both create the most wonderful smiles.