Erin L. Johnson, DDS

Dr. Erin Johnson DDS, MS is a native of Grand Rapids Michigan, where she competed as a competitive swimmer while spending her summers teaching swimming lessons. She continued her swimming career during her 4 years at Calvin College, graduating with degrees in biology and biochemistry. During Erin's years training in the pool, she first realized her desire to pursue a career working with children. Dr. Erin combined her interest in science and medicine with that of working with kids with her decision to become a pediatric dentist. She graduated from The University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 2006, and completed her Master's Degree and residency in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Michigan in 2008. Her graduate research involved sedation, and was published in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry in 2010. She has published articles in Northwest Kids Magazine and Spokane Family Magazine, and was named a "Top Dentist" in the field of Pediatric Dentistry in the Spokane Coeur d Alene Living magazine in 2012, '13, '14, '15, '16, and '17. Dr. Erin became Spokane's first Board Certified female Pediatric Dentist in 2009, and has physician privileges at Sacred Heart Hospital, Valley Hospital and Holy Family Hospital. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Washington State Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Washington State Dental Association, and the Spokane District Dental Society. She has volunteered for Special Olympics Special Smiles, as well as Give Kids A Smile. Dr. Erin met and married her husband, Spokane native Dr. Bret Johnson, while in dental school in Michigan. They have three children; Charlotte, Lyla, and Will. Dr. Erin and Dr. Bret enjoy spending time with Maizie their Golden Retriever, and Blue their Vizsla (named as a salute to The University of Michigan). They also enjoy backpacking, camping, skiing and hiking.