Dr. Tom Dresen was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, the middle child of three. Tom attended St. Thomas Academy from 1979 to 1985. He graduated with honors from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and chemistry. Tom attended dental school at the University of Minnesota, graduating in 1993 with honors. Following dental school, he served three years in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps, stationed in NAS Brunswick, Maine, for two years, then in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for one year. Tom left active service to pursue three years of graduate training in prosthodontics at the Milwaukee Veterans Medical Center, which he completed in June of 1999.Tom has been practicing in the Woodbury community since 1999. He is a member of the MDA, MARD, ADA®, True North Study Club, Cleft Palate Clinic of United Hospitals, St. Paul, as well as a speaker at many local dental professional groups. Tom continues to volunteer his time with yearly visits to Lima, Peru, serving hundreds of children with cleft palates and their families. In his free time, he enjoys sailing and many activities with his wife, Terri, and sons, Matthew and Robbie.
Meet Our Team
Here at the office of Dresen Restorative Dentistry, we are happy to welcome you into our dental office and get you started on the journey to a healthy smile! Our hygienist is well trained in cleanings and implants and our assistants have advanced training in implants and restorative dentistry. Learn more about our team here and more about our practice through the links below. We invite you to call us today at 651-735-1585 and schedule an appointment with our dentist in Woodbury, Minnesota.
Aubree is our friendly hygienist who brings over 20 years of experience to the dental field. She graduated from Century College with an Associate degree in Applied Science in both Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting. Over the years, she has worked in a variety of specialties and is passionate about helping people feel at ease during their visits. Patients often describe Aubree as both “gentle” and “thorough,” which she considers the highest compliments.
When she’s not caring for patients, Aubree loves spending time on arts and crafts, home improvement projects, traveling, and enjoying the outdoors. She’s also a bit of a foodie who loves discovering new flavors. A proud Woodbury local, Aubree stays busy at home with her energetic daughter and her loyal yellow lab.
I began my dental career in 2006 upon becoming a Licensed Dental Assistant. As the Practice Manager, every day is different for me depending on the needs of the practice. I love the wide variety of responsibilities but especially enjoy the opportunity to meet new and fascinating people. My goal is to build upon these relationships and help contribute to bringing a smile to each patient, every day!
My family, including my husband Jason and two grown sons, Hunter and Wyatt, have brought the greatest joy to my life. I enjoy spending quality time with them, no matter what we are doing.
I have a great love for the outdoors and some of things I enjoy include; hiking, biking, kayaking and jet skiing on the St. Croix River. My passion is traveling to warm destinations where I can scuba dive and take long walks on the beach.
I began my dental career in 2008 after graduating from Century College as a Licensed Dental Assistant. My career started in orthodontics, where I worked primarily with children, before transitioning into other dental specialties.
I enjoy building relationships with patients and creating a welcoming, comfortable experience during their visits. I also, value the opportunity to continue learning new skills and applying them in my work at Dresen Restorative Dentistry.
Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren and watching them play sports. I also like hiking, walking and spending time with friends. Our family dog is another joy in my life — she never fails to brighten the day.
I began my career as a Dental Assistant in May of 2018 after graduating with honors from Dakota County Technical College. I truly enjoy working with patients and helping them achieve their perfect smile.
Outside of the office, I love cooking, baking, fishing, hiking, camping and traveling to new beaches. Most of all, I enjoy spending time with my family. I’m married with three adult children, and we also have four “fur babies” — two large dogs and two cats — who definitely keep life busy and fun!
Amy joined Dresen Restorative Dentistry in 2021, after 13 years working remote, in claims data entry and quality assurance. She says it’s been such a refreshing change coming into the office, where she enjoys getting to know our patients on a personal level and sharing experiences while helping them with their needs. Amy is grateful for our amazing doctor, co-workers, and of course Ginger, our office mascot, who all make this a wonderful place to work.
Amy handles all front desk tasks and has expanded her training to include limited dental radiology and intraoral scanning. One of her favorite parts of the job is decorating the office for holidays to bring joy to everyone who visits.
Outside of work, Amy loves spending time with her husband and son, who bring her so much joy. She enjoys spending time outdoors during spring through fall with family and friends. Her hobbies include reading, baking and doing crafts.
Ginger is our beloved office dog and unofficial greeter! Always ready with a wagging tail and a smile, Ginger’s favorite part of the day is welcoming patients and soaking up attention. When not busy brightening our office, Ginger enjoys long naps, belly rubs and the occasional treat. A loyal companion and gentle spirit, Ginger reminds us all to take a moment to relax and enjoy the simple nothings.