Dr. Ellen Dufresne

Education & Credentials:

B.A. in Biology at Gustavus Adolphus College.
Graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in May of 2009.

Clubs, Memberships, & Professional Associations:

Minnesota Dental Association

American Dental Association

Community Service Committee through Minnesota Dental Association

Hobbies:

I love cooking, baking, discovering new fun places to eat, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Running, biking, hiking, and pilates help me relax and unwind.

Family:

My Parents still live in my childhood home in Owatonna, MN. I have two older brothers that live on opposite coasts of the country, which makes for lots of fun travel opportunities.

Memorable Patient Experience:

I had an elderly man who had Alzheimer’s disease and a wife with short-term memory loss. They were the nicest people, but somewhat of a dynamic duo that required some extra TLC. Treating them was very rewarding and they were so grateful for the work I did.

Favorites:

Movies: Top Gun, Love Actually, Sleeping Beauty, Good Will Hunting, and The Rock
TV Shows: The office, How I Met your Mother, What Not to Wear
Music/Band: Guster, Matt Nathanson, Coldplay
Sports Teams: MN Twins!

How did dentistry become your passion?

I always loved going to the dentist and had such a confidence boost after braces that made me enjoy it even more. I enjoyed working with people and the health profession field, but didn’t want to be a doctor, so I shadowed my dentist, applied to school, and now I love it!

The dentists at Family & Cosmetic Gentle Dentistry, LTD. provide dental procedures such as cleanings, dental crowns, dental implants, and porcelain veneers in Minnesota.
The dentists at Family & Cosmetic Gentle Dentistry, LTD. are licensed as a general dentists in the State of Minnesota.

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