LIBERTY DENTAL - Key Persons

Dr. Carrie Guernsey's patient-centered approach to dentistry is well received and a welcome addition to the Liberty Dental office. Educating her patients on dental care, establishing long-term oral and systemic health, and ensuring patients achieve dental goals in a comfortable setting are the central focus of her compassionate and ever-evolving approach to dentistry. Beginning her commitment to dentistry in 2002 at the University of Michigan, Dr. Guernsey completed her undergraduate degree with a Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene in 2006 where she graduated top of her class. Afterwards, she immediately began attending the University of Michigan's School of Dentistry where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS) in 2010, graduating third in her class. During her time at U of M, Dr. Guernsey worked in several area offices as a dental hygienist and participated in various community outreach programs sponsored by the university. Shortly after earning her DDS, Dr. Guernsey moved to Boston, Massachusetts, where she owned and operated her solo practice for over 10 years. She successfully established herself as a premier dentist in the Boston area through her compassionate care for patients while remaining dedicated to learning the latest dental technologies.

Dr. Johnson is a life-long resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan. After graduating from Pioneer High School in 1988, she attended Kalamazoo College, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Returning to Ann Arbor, Dr. Johnson began working as a Research Assistant at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. She went on to earn a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from U of M in 1998. After dental school graduation, Dr. Johnson joined the Public Health Service and was a dentist in the Indian Health Service for the confederated Tribes of the Umatilla in Pendleton, Oregon. She returned to Ann Arbor in 2000 and began teaching dental students at U of M. She joined Liberty Dental, PLC in 2002 and assumed ownership in May of 2008.

Job Titles:

• Assistant
• Editor
• Member of the University Musical Society Choral Union

Robin is one of our registered dental hygienists, and while she's dedicated to keeping her patients' mouths clean and healthy, she's also committed to providing comfortable, positive, and educational hygiene appointments. Robin joined our team in 1991, so she's built great relationships with many of our patients. In fact, the friendships she's made here are her favorite parts of her job! Robin lives in Brighton with her husband, three children, and two dogs. When not at work, she enjoys running, reading, and watching her children play soccer. Diana Registered Dental Assistant Bio coming soon! Emily Registered Dental Assistant Bio coming soon! Dr. Stevenson loves what he does as a dentist, from being able to help his patients stay healthy to feeling more confident in their smile. Research shows that after one's eyes, a smile is the first thing people notice in individuals. Dr. Stevenson's goal is to give people true ‘eureka moments' when they realize how easy it can be to have a brilliant, stunning smile. At his Ann Arbor, MI, dental office, Dr. Stevenson seeks to create a positive and welcoming environment where people can feel comfortable and know that they are valued. Working with all the different people in the Ann Arbor community is one of his favorite parts of being a dentist. People are always at the core of everything Dr. Stevenson does. Educating people so they can make informed options about their dental conditions is another important aspect of Dr. Stevenson's philosophy. The education he provides includes options of what he can do and what his patients can do to maintain long-term dental success and happiness with their teeth and smile. While dentistry is a serious business, Dr. Stevenson truly loves bringing some lightheartedness to the important aspects of what he does in dentistry. He wants to have fun at the office while trying to keep people at ease and in doing so, Dr. Stevenson realizes that being authentic to himself helps bring out the best he has to offer. Additionally, Dr. Stevenson is an assistant editor for the Dental Advisor, a monthly publication that focuses on product evaluation and reviews for the dental professional. This allows him to be well-versed in the pros and cons of new products and the manufacturers' reasons for adding new products to the fields. Dr. Stevenson has been happily married since 2003 to his beautiful wife, Anne. She is a physical therapist and works in Ann Arbor for St. Joseph Mercy Health System. His son, Joey, was born in 2006 and his daughter, Claire, was born in 2010. Dr. Stevenson enjoys spending time with his wife and children at the seemingly never-ending events of children these days. He also likes going for early morning runs with friends and spending time with his extended family in Michigan. Dr. Stevenson is a member of the University Musical Society Choral Union. The Ann Arbor community has given so much to him and his family, and he feels it is important to take part in contributing to what makes Ann Arbor such a great place to live.