Mark Johnson

Dr. Mark Johnson is a part-time Clinical Assistant Professor at East Carolina University's School of Dental Medicine, Department of General Dentistry. He holds a DDS from the University of Tennessee (1983) and completed residencies in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University (1989). His dual professional roles include academia and private practice in New Bern, NC. He is board-certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Anesthesiology, with active memberships in national and state dental organizations.

Dr. Johnson's educational background includes a BS from the University of Tennessee, followed by dental and surgical training. He has held roles such as President of the NC Dental Society's 5th District Board of Trustees and Chair of the NC Caring Dental Professionals Board of Directors.

His research interests span both clinical dentistry and second language acquisition, focusing on cognitive task complexity, educational methodologies, and writing processes in L2 contexts. His recent publications explore task-based language teaching, cohesion in academic writing, and the interplay of planning and complexity in L2 production. While his academic contributions are primarily in linguistics and education, his clinical expertise aligns with oral surgery and anesthesiology.

Dr. Johnson has no listed scientific awards. His academic advising and grant activities are not detailed in the provided text. He maintains no formal lab affiliations but contributes to clinical and educational initiatives through his academic and private practice roles.