Meet the Dentists

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Dr. Chad Hoge

Originally from Bismarck, North Dakota, Dr. Chad Hoge received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Jamestown College in 2001 and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in 2005.

While in dental school, Dr. Chad completed an externship on a North Dakota Native American reservation and spent a great deal of time on pediatric dental treatment for the area’s children. This sparked a genuine interest in the field and prompted him to continue his education at The Ohio State University and completed his two-year residency program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital while also earning a master’s degree in 2007.

Dr. Chad is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He is also a member of the American Dental AssociationNorth Dakota Dental Association, and Southeast District Dental Society. In 2007, Dr. Chad received the Pugh Award, which is awarded to pediatric dentists who score in the top 3% on the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry written exam.

Dr. Chad’s greatest rewards in practice are communicating with children to make their dental experiences as positive as possible and helping to educate parents about their children’s current and future oral health care needs.

Dr. Chad is a self-proclaimed sports nut and enjoys attending college and professional sporting events, playing golf, and reading. His favorite sports teams are the Los Angeles Lakers, St. Louis Rams, Nebraska Cornhuskers, and The Ohio State Buckeyes. Dr. Chad and his wife, Mikala, have two beautiful daughters.

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Dr. Mikala Hoge

Dr. Mikala Hoge is a Lincoln, Nebraska, native who, along with her husband, Chad, specializes in pediatric dentistry. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2001 and her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in 2005. She practiced general dentistry for four years before deciding to pursue a specialty degree in pediatric dentistry.

Dr. Mikala always knew she eventually wanted to specialize in a particular field of dentistry. After she saw how much Dr. Chad enjoyed practicing, she decided to further her education in the specialty of pediatric dentistry. She attended the University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha Children’s Hospital, and from day one, she enjoyed the challenges and rewards of the specialty. She completed her two-year pediatric dental residency in 2011.

Dr. Mikala is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She is also a member of the American Dental Association, the North Dakota Dental Association, and the Southeast District Dental Society.

In her private practice, Dr. Mikala enjoys helping fearful children overcome their hesitations by showing them that a trip to the dentist can be fun. This success arises from establishing relationships and building trust.

Dr. Mikala enjoys spending time with her husband, Chad, and their two energetic daughters. She also likes to exercise and travel.

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Dr. Tyler Johnson

Dr. Tyler Johnson was born and raised in Bismarck, North Dakota. He received his degree in biology from North Dakota State University in 2012 and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in 2017.

Throughout his upbringing, Dr. Tyler was involved with wrestling and youth coaching. He enjoyed seeing the positive impact he could make in a child’s life at an impressionable age. This is what sparked his interest in pursuing pediatric dentistry as a career. Following dental school, Dr. Tyler completed a two-year pediatric dental residency in 2019 at Omaha Children’s Hospital through the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Dr. Tyler is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He is also a member of the American Dental Association and North Dakota Dental Association.

Dr. Tyler is married to his high school sweetheart, Ciara, who is an OB-GYN in the Grand Forks area. Their oldest daughter, Landry, and son, Rafe, were both born Nebraska Cornhuskers. They recently welcomed a North Dakota-born daughter, Scout! In his free time, Dr. Tyler enjoys spending time outside with his family and his hunting dog, Rhett. Additionally, he is happy to share his tips on how to win radio prizes or Ping-Pong tournaments. The Johnson family is excited to integrate into the Grand Forks community!