Meet our Dentistry team

Dr. Matthew Christie  is a Dentist at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System.
Medical School: University of the Pacific

I am proud to provide comprehensive general dentistry services to our Veterans. 

I am married with three children and we love to get outdoors riding bikes, hiking, and exploring new areas.

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Dr. Robert Egert  is a Periodontist at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System.
Medical School: Fairleigh Dickinson School of Dentistry
Residency: University of Tennessee Memphis, TN

Periodontal therapy including tooth extractions and Dental Implant placement. 

In my free time I enjoy boating, fishing, skiing and hanging with my wife. 

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Dr. Ryne Johnson is a Prosthodontist and Chief of Dentistry at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System.
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania Dental
Residency: Tufts University - Prosthodontics

As a prosthodontist, with 39 years of clinical practice, I am able to provide cutting edge, complex dental care. Using the latest in digital, computer technology, in a world class facility, veterans are assured that they receive care comparable or better than what is available in the community. 

Being a 'plugged-in all the time' guy fulfills my obligations as the dental chief.  In my free time, I enjoy cooking, fly fishing, golfing and spending time with friends.

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Dr. Derrick Bell is a Dentist at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System.
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
Residency: AEGD-1 - Wright Patterson Air Force Base

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Dr. Katie Hourigan  is a Dentist at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System.
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina

I am a General Dentist. I provide patients with general dental services, including operative procedures (such as fillings/direct restorations) and fixed services (i.e. crowns, bridges, and implant restorations). I am in a unique position that also allows me to work with the community to ensure that our Veterans that live further away from our facility can receive the care they need from vendors that work with the VA. 

I really enjoy going to the beach, hiking, planning trips, and hanging out with my family including my dog, Willow. I also enjoy exploring Charleston, trying new restaurants and coffee places, and going to craft events. 

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