Dahm Dental - Meet The Doctors

Dr. Ross Johnson

Dentist

Dr. Johnson graduated dental school from the University of Colorado in 2014. After graduation, he completed a residency program, affiliated with the USAF, at Langley, AFB, Virginia. He then went on to active duty and provided dental care, in all scopes of dentistry, to our men and women in uniform. Dr. Johnson then decided to pursue further education and completed his orthodontic residency at the University of Colorado in 2021. He completed his board certification in 2021. He remains with the Air Force, but as a reservist, where he continues to serve, participate in taskings and humanitarian missions state-side and abroad. He is a member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics and American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Dr. Johnson has a passion for diagnosing and treating temporomandibular joint disorders and the associated headaches, migraines, jaw pain and airway issues often associated with them. He has been involved with numerous publications on the topic of TMDs and has lectured to other doctors and residents on the subject.

He and his wife, Jessie, are excited to become part of the team at Dahm Dental and hope their skills will be of service to the community in Pella and the surrounding area.

“My philosophy: To treat my patients as I would want to be treated. To get to know my patients and establish that all important connection to better address their dental needs and concerns. To help them achieve their oral health goals, to the best of my ability. For TMJ, Airway and pain patients, specifically: To provide an option for the improvement or resolution of their symptoms, so that they can move on with their lives and live it well.”

Testimonials

I had been having TMJ pain for multiple months and was only able to eat soft foods. After seeing a myofunctional therapist, she recommended a tongue tie release before starting therapy to help with my jaw pain. I had no idea of all the positive effects of having this small procedure! On my ride home from Pella to Des Moines, I could articulate words better; until this time, I'd always felt it took concentrated attention to speak clearly. Neck and upper back pain had become a normal part of life, which is now gone completely as well. Waking frequently at night and being awake for hours at a time was typical. Now, I'm sleeping much better. I anticipated that this was just the beginning of helping with my TMJ pain, so it took me by surprise when so many other things improved. This has enabled me to live life more fully and functionally.

Julie Y.

Dahm Dental really is a special place, and is unlike any dental office I have ever been in. I was absolutely amazed with how much your practice has to offer to your patients. You put so much thought into each treatment plan and making sure you're providing the best and most effective care to improve both your patient's health, and lives. You inspire me to want to do the same throughout my career. Thank you for being patient, thank you for all you taught me, and thank you for what you do every single day for your community.

Grace H. ~A student intern from Indian Hills