In 2017, after working side-by-side with her father at Petersen Family Dentistry for twelve years, Dr. Lissa Johnson became the owner and founder of Johnson Dental. She was honored to continue the tradition of excellence in dentistry.

Dr. Johnson was born and raised in Spokane and graduated from Ferris High School. She attended the University of Puget Sound, where she played volleyball and majored in Chemistry. After graduating from the University of Washington School of Dentistry, Dr. Johnson continued her education at the University of Michigan with a one-year residency in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program. She then worked in private practice for two years before returning to the Northwest.

Dr. Johnson is a member of the Spokane District Dental Society, Washington State Dental Association, and the American Dental Association. She is also a member of the Meridian Dental Study Group and participates in many continuing education programs.

In her free time, Dr. Johnson enjoys golfing, cooking, spending time at Lake Coeur d’Alene, and skiing. Her husband, Dr. Josh Johnson, is an orthodontist in Spokane and they are proud parents of two active boys.