Dr. Ryan Anderson began his storied dental career at the age of 1 when he slept in a baby backpack attached to his Dad’s back, Dr. Greg Anderson, at his graduation from Tufts School of Dental Medicine. Living a life in the dental field has taught Dr. Anderson the importance of treating people with fairness and kindness. “We all come from different backgrounds with different stresses in life, I just want to be kind and helpful,” has always been his motto when dealing with friends and strangers alike.

In 2012, Dr. Ryan Anderson walked that same stage, this time for his own dental diploma, graduating from the same dental school that his Dad did many years ago. From there he continued his dental journey racing to Texas as quickly as the diploma was handed to him where he worked for a few years as an associate. After a few years, Dr. Anderson ventured out into the world of owning his own dental practice. This he did, co-founding Today Dental in 2014 with family and his good friend, Dr. Michael Castle.

With a passion for helping as many people as he can, Dr. Anderson is encouraged by the dentists who now work as Today Dental doctors, helping and serving so many communities. Dr. Anderson’s fingerprints remain all over the company as he continues to work tirelessly perfecting the patient experience, giving back to local communities, churches, and raising awareness for the Scottish Rite Hospital.

On a personal level, Dr. Ryan Anderson is the oldest of five. He and his wife Meagan have four children of their own and love living in the great state of Texas. “I came here thinking it’d only be for a few years but quickly fell in love with this place and the people. The people here are awesome!” In his spare time, if he has any :), he loves watching and playing sports with his kids, going on date nights with his beautiful wife and being active in his responsibilities at his church.

Dr. Chris Merkley grew up in Houston, Texas, but spent some time living in Wyoming and even spent one year living in Doha, Qatar. After high school, Dr. Merkley spent two years in Peru serving a mission for his church and learned fluent Spanish.

Upon returning from his mission, Dr. Merkley completed his Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science at Brigham Young University; then, he moved to Las Vegas to complete dental school, where he earned a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) from the UNLV School of Dental Medicine. After graduation from dental school, Dr. Merkley began his service with the U.S. Army and moved to Harker Heights, Texas, near Fort Hood. While at Fort Hood, Dr. Merkley was selected for a two-year advanced education in general dentistry, where he received additional training in bridges, implants, sinus lifts, bone grafts, dentures, orthodontics, wisdom teeth extractions and sedation dentistry. In July 2018, he received orders to be stationed at Fort Leonard Wood. After completing six years in the Army, Dr. Merkley and his family moved back to Texas as soon as possible.

Dr. Merkley married the love of his life, Rachel, in 2009, and together, they have the pleasure of raising seven adorable, high-energy children. As a family, they love to go camping and hiking, visit the beach, sing, dance, go on bike rides, and play all sports (soccer, basketball, volleyball, ultimate frisbee and spike ball are a few favorites).

Dr. Chad Anderson is one of the owners of Today Dental. Originally from Southern Utah, he earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies with a minor in Spanish from Southern Utah University. He went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Anderson brings energy and a love for adventure to everything he does. An avid traveler and lifelong learner, he enjoys exploring new places, playing sports — especially extreme ones — and constantly seeking out new experiences. He spent two years living in Honduras, where he developed a deep appreciation for service and the impact it can have on communities. He loves family time!

Dentistry runs in Dr. Anderson’s family. He works alongside his father, siblings and in-laws at Today Dental, where he's witnessed firsthand how quality dental care can transform lives. His approach to dentistry is grounded in forming meaningful, lasting relationships with his patients. Dr. Anderson is committed to making every visit a positive experience while delivering exceptional care tailored to each individual.

Dr. Johnson and his family are new residents of Northlake, Texas. With over 25 years’ experience, he attended Texas A&M for his undergrad degree and later graduated from Baylor Dental School in 1995. Dr. Johnson owned and operated his own dental practice in Plano for 15 years. He is dedicated to remaining up to date on the latest in dental equipment and skills. He continues to expand his practice by participating in continuing education courses. As your dentist, Dr. Johnson’s goal is to provide you with the quality dental care you deserve in a pleasant and comfortable environment.

In addition to providing the best in dental services, Dr. Johnson enjoys spending time with his family. He and his wife are raising six boys and one daughter. He enjoys many outdoor activities such as attending his sons’ sporting events, water activities in the summer and snow skiing in the winter.