Michael Johnson, FACS, DMD
Biography
Research & Publications
Appointments
Biography
Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery:
Yale-New Haven Hospital / Hospital of St. Raphael in association with Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT (2001-2005)
Chief Resident, Yale-New Haven Hospital 7/04-10/04, 1/05-3/05
Chief Resident, Hospital of Saint Raphael 10/04-1/05, 3/05-7/05
Doctor of Dental Medicine:
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA (1997-2001)
Dean’s Distinction
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society
Bachelor of Science, Biology:
Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT (1993-1997)
University Honors Scholar
Biology Honors Scholar
Beta Beta Beta Biology Honors Society
Eastern Fellows, Alumni Recognition, Class of 2015
Memberships and Affiliations:
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Diplomate
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Fellow
American College of Surgeons
Fellow
American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Fellow
Connecticut Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Executive Board
American Dental Association
Connecticut State Dental Association
Shoreline Dental Association, Past President
New Haven Dental Association
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society
Certification:
Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
Advanced Trauma Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Hospital and Surgical Center Affiliations:
Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT
Professional:
Dr. Johnson performs the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, including minor and major office-based surgery (basic oral surgery, surgery for impacted teeth, dental implants and bone grafting), reconstructive jaw surgery / orthognathic surgery, surgical management of maxillofacial pathology (jaw cysts and tumors), maxillofacial trauma , and infection management.
Dr. Johnson is full-time faculty at Yale-New Haven Hospital where he serves as the Program Director for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Training Program and Associate Chief of Dental Services.
Dr. Johnson has been involved in various research projects and has mentored multiple Yale residents in their research, resulting in publications and presentations at national meetings.
Dr. Johnson has lectured locally and nationally on topics that include head and neck history and physical exam, craniofacial topics, maxillofacial bone grafting for dental implants, orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial trauma, head and neck infections, anesthesia, safety culture, office-based emergency preparedness, and the surgical management of medically complex patients. Additionally, he teaches resident courses in Surgical Anatomy, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, and Anesthesia Emergency Management.
Dr. Johnson is the proud recipient of the Bernard Levine Teacher of the Year Award.
Education & Training
- ResidentYale New Haven Hospital (2005)
- DMDUniversity of Pittsburgh (2001)
- BSEastern Connecticut State University, Biology (1997)
Certifications
- Board CertificationAmerican Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (2007, recertified: 2027)