Meet Our Oral Surgery Team in Minnetonka
Choosing the right oral surgery team in Hennepin County starts with knowing who will be in the room. We are located in Minnetonka, serving Hennepin County. At Wise Decision Wisdom Teeth Specialists, you are cared for by two board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons with over 70 years of combined experience. Dr. Kirby Johnson completed advanced training at Mayo Clinic, and Dr. James Q. Swift served as Director of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Minnesota. Together, they lead a practice designed around one idea: expert care that treats you like family.
Two Board-Certified Surgeons. One Specialized Practice.
We bring together leading specialists across oral and maxillofacial surgery: each chosen for their depth of clinical knowledge, academic background, and outstanding patient care.
Dr. Kirby Johnson, DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Kirby Johnson, DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Johnson brings more than 30 years of clinical expertise to every patient he sees. A board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, he received his advanced surgical training at the Mayo Clinic. Patients appreciate not only his skill but also his personal touch — he makes it a point to call each patient the evening after surgery to check on their recovery.
Dr. James Q. Swift, DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. James Q. Swift, DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Swift is a nationally recognized leader in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He served as Director of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Minnesota and is board-certified in the specialty. His teaching and clinical career span decades, and he continues to deliver the highest standard of surgical care in a private practice setting.
Hospital-Level Expertise
Specialized Surgical Care
Hospital-Level Expertise
Wise Decision Surgical Team
Together, these surgeons have built a practice where patients receive hospital-level expertise in a comfortable, welcoming environment. Whether you need wisdom teeth removal or another surgical procedure, you are in experienced hands.
What Our Surgical Team Means for Your Care
Board certification is a milestone, but it is just the start for our wisdom teeth surgeons Hennepin County patients trust. Dr. Johnson and Dr. Swift hold credentials that place them among the most accomplished oral surgeons in the region. Their backgrounds in academic medicine and advanced surgical training mean they bring the latest techniques and evidence-based care to every procedure. Add in our Category 1 anesthesia facility and the presence of double board-certified pediatric anesthesiologists during IV sedation, and you get a level of safety and comfort rarely found outside a hospital.
The oral surgery team that Hennepin County families rely on for expert care takes the time to know each patient individually. From your first free wisdom teeth consultation to your post-operative follow-up, you will see the same faces. We believe that personalized care makes a real difference in your experience and recovery. That is why Dr. Johnson calls you himself after surgery. It is why we take time to answer every question before your procedure. You are not a case number here. You are a person.
We offer a complimentary consultation and panoramic X-ray, for all wisdom teeth patients, at no cost to you. It is our way of making sure you can get the evaluation you need without worrying about insurance or out-of-pocket expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about our surgeons or wisdom teeth care? Here are clear, direct answers to common patient inquiries.
Yes. Both Dr. Johnson and Dr. Swift are board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Board certification means they have completed rigorous specialty training, passed comprehensive examinations, and maintain current knowledge through ongoing education. It is a mark of excellence that sets them apart as board certified oral surgeons Minnesota patients can trust.
A general dentist provides routine dental care like cleanings, fillings, and exams. An oral surgeon completes four to six additional years of hospital-based surgical training after dental school. This advanced training covers anesthesia, complex tooth extractions, jaw surgery, and more. For procedures like wisdom teeth removal, an oral surgeon's specialized skills can make a significant difference in safety and comfort.
Either Dr. Johnson or Dr. Swift will perform your wisdom teeth removal at our Minnetonka office, alongside one of our double board-certified anesthesiologists. No part of your surgery is handed off to an unsupervised assistant. Your consultation, procedure, and follow-up are managed by the same board-certified surgeon you met at your first visit.
Ready to Schedule? Your Consultation Starts Here
Book your wisdom teeth consultation today and receive a complimentary panoramic X-ray — complimentary for wisdom teeth patients, with no impact on your insurance.