About Dr. Johnson

Relief is not a luxury.

“I believe healthcare should relieve pain — not create additional barriers.”

My work as a dentist, founder, and systems builder is shaped by two perspectives: clinical training and lived experience. Navigating chronic illness taught me how deeply access, speed, and compassion matter — especially in moments when people are most vulnerable. That understanding informs every model I build.

The Problem

Too many people encounter healthcare only when they are already in pain — and too often, the system is slow, fragmented, or inaccessible. Dentistry, in particular, is frequently excluded from urgent care conversations, despite being a major driver of emergency room visits and prolonged suffering.

This is not a lack of talent. It is a systems problem.

The Approach

I design healthcare models that prioritize: 

  • Rapid relief and clinical excellence
  • Clear pathways from urgent to advanced care
  • Education, collaboration, and sustainability
  • Scalability without sacrificing humanity

Each initiative I lead serves a distinct role — but all are connected by a shared infrastructure and philosophy.

The Vision

My vision is to build integrated, scalable care systems that reduce pain, restore dignity, and expand access — locally and globally.

“This work is not about visibility. It is about impact that lasts.”

Biography

A Lifetime of Dedication

Born and raised in New York, Dr. Johnson has spent most of her life in a dental office. Since adolescence she has shadowed and worked as a certified dental assistant in her mentor’s dental practices. This early exposure to the dental profession created a desire to pursue a career in dentistry.

Dr. Johnson began her career at Hofstra University where she majored in Health Science. Following graduation, Dr. Johnson completed her dental education at Howard University College of Dentistry. She went on to complete a one-year General Practice Residency at Nassau University Medical Center, which strengthened her surgical and emergency medicine skills. Never one to slow down, Dr. Johnson has also earned a Master of Business Administration with a Marketing Specialization from Louisiana State University Shreveport.

“She understands that each person has a unique personality with specific dental needs and treats each patient accordingly.”

As a visionary, she has enhanced her expertise by expanding into multiple branches of dentistry including Six Month Smiles orthodontics and implant surgeries. Currently, Dr. Johnson is focusing on immediate dental implants, CT guided full arch implant surgeries, and implant supported prosthetics. She is also pursuing Botox and dermal fillers to provide patients with comprehensive, cosmetic care. Dr. Johnson is a member of the AAFE, ICOI, AAIP, ADA, and AGD.

Dr. Johnson can be described as friendly, caring, personable and passionate about patient care. When Dr. Johnson is not at the office, she dedicates her time to Dental Helping Hands, a nonprofit organization she co-founded, responsible for providing free dental services in underserved communities. On a personal level, Dr. Johnson enjoys physical fitness, traveling and spending time with her loved ones.

Academic Foundations

Louisiana State University

Master of Business Administration

Marketing Specialist

Nassau University

General Practice Residency

Surgical & Emergency focus

Howard University

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Dental Education Excellence

Hofstra University

BS in Health Science

Major in Health Science

Qualifications

Credentials & Training

A continuous commitment to clinical excellence, safety, and leadership.

🎓 Board Status, Fellowships & Masterships

Implant Dentistry

Board Eligible – American Board of Oral Implantology / Implant Dentistry (ABOI/ID)

Completed advanced clinical training and documentation requirements toward board certification, including comprehensive full-arch and complex implant cases.

Fellowship & Mastership

  • International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
  • American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics (AAIP)

A. Cosmetic, Facial Esthetics & Orthodontics

American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE)

  • Level III Botulinum Toxin & Dermal Filler Master Course
    Highest-level certification focused on advanced facial anatomy, complex aesthetic cases, and comprehensive facial treatment planning.

  • Frontline TMJ & Facial Pain Therapy – Level 2
    Advanced training in nerve block and trigger point therapy for TMJ disorders and facial pain management.

Six Month Smiles

  • Advanced Braces Course – Certificate
    Highest-level orthodontic training covering complex cases including overjet correction, arch development, root angulation, mixed appliance therapy (aligners + braces), auxiliary components (posterior box elastics, bite guards), altered bracket positioning, severe crowding/rotations, and advanced retainer protocols.

Invisalign

  • Invisalign Comprehensive Certification (formerly Invisalign Full)

    Highest clinical tier within Invisalign, allowing treatment of the most complex orthodontic cases with full system capabilities.

Aesthetic Continuum

  • Hands-On Cosmetic Dentistry Program (5-Day Clinical Practicum)
    Comprehensive smile design training covering porcelain veneers, material selection, occlusion, photography, diagnosis, and treatment execution under expert mentorship.

B. Sedation Dentistry

DOCS Education

  • Adult Oral Conscious Sedation Dentistry
    25 CE credit hours (17 live, 8 pre-course) covering pharmacology, patient selection, airway management, emergency protocols, and hands-on sedation monitoring and reversal.

  • IV Sedation Re-Certification Course
    Advanced pharmacology, neurophysiology, airway management, case reviews, emergency preparedness, venipuncture techniques, and updated sedation agents. Awarded 16 CE credits.

Sedation Consulting

  • IV Moderate Sedation Mini-Residency
    Approximately 100 CE credits including 60+ didactic hours and 20–30 supervised live patient cases. Advanced airway management, emergency protocols, pharmacology, ACLS certification, and final written exam.

Advanced Sedation – Master Series

  • Focused on medically complex (ASA III+) patients including diabetes, asthma, bleeding disorders, and high-risk scenarios. Emphasis on sedation misadventures, emergency management, and advanced pharmacology.

C. Implant Dentistry & Full-Arch Reconstruction

California Implant Institute (Programs Completed)

  • All-on-X Master Clinician Program
    Full-arch reconstruction, surgical protocols, treatment planning, and complication management.

  • Advanced Implant Prosthodontics Program
    Restorative and laboratory phases of complex implant cases, including digital workflows and final prosthesis delivery.

Live Implant Training Institute

  • Advanced Bone Grafting
    Lateral window sinus lifts, ridge expansion, and preparation of atrophic sites.

  • Full-Arch Mastery
    Execution of maxillary and mandibular All-on-X surgeries with immediate loading.

  • ABOI Diplomate Credentialing Training
    *20-day advanced program designed to meet American Board of Oral Implantology requirements:

    • 6 fully documented cases

    • 250 CE hours

    • Intensive board exam preparation*

Goldman Sachs – 10,000 Small Businesses Program
12-week Babson College–designed program with 100+ hours of education in financial management, leadership, and marketing. Culminated in a customized growth plan for DentCare Now.

Women’s Leadership Program
Yale School of Management (SOM) Executive Education
Leadership development for mid-to-senior professionals focused on organizational dynamics, emotional intelligence, authentic leadership, and global peer networking.

Traffic • Sales • Profit (TSP) Collaborative – Cohort Member

An elite, invitation-only entrepreneurial cohort for established founders generating $1M+ in annual revenue. Membership provides direct access to founders Lamar and Ronnie Tyler through annual project plan reviews and monthly mastermind calls, along with mentorship from Kathy Hughes, media icon and founder of Urban One. The Collaborative emphasizes execution-driven scaling, generational wealth creation, and strategic leadership, offering exclusive non-public masterclasses, operational “Entrepreneur Field Trips” to global enterprises such as Walt Disney World, and VIP access to signature events including TSP Live and TSP Game Plan. Members benefit from elite peer accountability within a community of seven- and eight-figure founders.

Dental Licenses Held In:

  • Texas
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • Maryland
  • Virginia

Sedation Dentistry Safety Award – 2023 Winner

BHC 40 Under 40 Honoree

NDA 40 Under 40 Honoree

 

Circle of Seven Award  Traffic Sales & Profit (TSP)

Dr. Rasheeda was honored with the Circle of Seven Award by Traffic Sales & Profit, a national community dedicated to empowering Black entrepreneurs. The recognition celebrates founders who have built their businesses to the seven-figure level a milestone reached by only a small fraction of companies.

Incisal Edge 40 Under 40 America’s Best Young Dentists
Dr. Rasheeda was named to Incisal Edge magazine’s “40 Under 40,” the publication’s signature honor recognizing the nation’s most accomplished young dentists. Published by Benco Dental, honorees are hand-selected by an independent panel of judges from hundreds of submissions by leading industry voices  and no fee is paid to nominate or be selected.  The distinction celebrates clinical excellence, leadership, innovation, and community impact, and includes a feature in the magazine’s fall print and digital editions alongside a high-fashion photo shoot in New York City.