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Calm, experienced oral surgery in Durango

Michael W. Johnson, MD, DDS has cared for Durango patients since 1997 — with in-office IV general anesthesia and a plan built alongside your own dentist.

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Oral surgery, all in one Durango office

From wisdom teeth to dental implants, Dr. Johnson treats the full range of oral and maxillofacial conditions — and keeps your dentist in the loop.

Dental Implants

A fixed way to replace missing teeth, placed in the jaw and restored by your general dentist.

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Bone Grafting for Implants

Rebuilds jawbone where it has thinned so it can support a dental implant.

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Wisdom Teeth

Removal of impacted or crowded wisdom teeth in the office, with IV general anesthesia available.

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Tooth Extraction

Gentle removal of a damaged, infected or problem tooth, with anesthesia options.

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Dental Infections

Surgical treatment for infections of the teeth and jaw, so they don't spread.

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Pediatric Oral Surgery

Oral surgery for younger patients, with parents kept informed at every step.

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Meet Dr. Johnson

Over 32,000 cases of IV general anesthesia — in this office

Dr. Johnson grew up in Fort Collins and graduated from Colorado State University in 1984. He earned his dental degree at the University of Colorado School of Dentistry and his medical degree at Creighton University School of Medicine, completed Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training at the University of Oklahoma, then spent an additional 18 months training in General Anesthesia.

He opened his Durango practice in 1997. With 30 years of dental implant experience, he works in conjunction with your general dentist to build a treatment plan that meets your functional — and financial — needs.

About Dr. Johnson

Experience you can count on

The numbers behind a practice that has served Southwest Colorado for decades.

32,000+

Cases of in-office IV general anesthesia

30 years

Of dental implant experience

4.8

Google rating

From 452 reviews

1997

Serving Durango since

In our patients' words

Real Google reviews, shown as published. Individual experiences vary.

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4.8 out of 5 (452 reviews)
This place is amazing. I got my wisdom teeth removed from here, and the process was so smooth. The staff were very professional and informative prior to the surgery, and afterwards. I’ve had very minimal post op pain.
Brantlee Webster
Excellent care. I had a lot of work done in one day, with two implants and the removal of a molar that had gone into absorption. The dentist was amazing, and I didn't feel a thing. I woke up, and my driver took me home.
Tica Clarke
Did a great job of extracting a fractured molar and great at making sure I didn’t feel anything at all. The staff was also extremely helpful and went above and beyond
Amy McTeer

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