My life has truly come full circle by joining the team at Waseca Dental Care. I was born in Waseca and grew up on my familys farm just north of New Richland. After graduating from NRHEG High School and starting college at Mankato State, I traded snowstorms for sunshine and finished my undergraduate education at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. I then moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for dental school at Nova Southeastern University. Following dental school, I practiced in Arizona for two years before reconnecting with my future husband, also an NRHEG graduate, who finally brought me back home to Minnesota. We recently moved near Rochester, as he is completing his Orthopedic Surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic. We could not be happier to be back home and be a part of the community that helped raise us. My husband and I are proud parents of two children, Liam and Livja. Outside of the dental office, I enjoy spending time with family and friends boating, golfing, traveling, and cooking.
Not just anybody can claim to be a country girl and a city girl, but I can and do. I started out my life on a very small dairy farm in southeastern Minnesota and am happy to say I developed my work ethic there. Around my eleventh birthday I moved to Minneapolis where I found a whole new world. I am truly grateful for the diversity in my upbringing. I finished high school in Minneapolis and returned to my rural background when choosing college.
I graduated from St. Olaf College with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and went on to the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. I graduated in 2000 and joined a group practice in Champlin Minnesota. I returned to the School of Dentistry to teach part time for a short time while maintaining my busy work schedule, but soon discovered I loved being a dentist much more than being a teacher. Dr. Craig Peterson lured me to Waseca in 2002 and I am happy to call it my home. I took over his practice in 2003 and have been able to keep the wonderful staff and family-like atmosphere he worked so hard to achieve intact.
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Rating 4.7 out of 5 based on 15 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestDiana Lowry
2 years ago
Dr. Thompson is thorough, personable, and professional. Her assistants and staff are all friendly and helpful.
Amanda Sammon
2 years ago
Dr. Rebecca Thompson did an amazing job with our daughter. She was very anxious about going and needed some teeth pulled. Dr. Thompson and her assistant explained everything thoroughly and it went so good. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Kyle Fleming
2 years ago
If you are lucky enough to be a patient of Dr. Thompson's, you already know what a talented, wonderful, caring and fun lady she is. If not, I suggest you make an appointment and see for yourself. Her and the entire staff make going to the dentist a pleasure. Each one seems to know what the other is thinking and everything flows smoothly. I have never been treated better by any dentist or staff and would not even think of going elsewhere.
Robert Tackett
2 years ago
These fabulous dentists are wonderful. When we were new to the community, they took great care of us. If you want a professional staff and experienced dentists who know how to meet your dental needs, these are the ladies. Thanks, Doc! We look forward to our next visit.
Amanda Sammon
3 years ago
Dr. Rebecca Thompson did an amazing job with our daughter. She was very anxious about going and needed some teeth pulled. Dr. Thompson and her assistant explained everything thoroughly and it went so good. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Kyle Fleming
3 years ago
If you are lucky enough to be a patient of Dr. Thompson's, you already know what a talented, wonderful, caring and fun lady she is. If not, I suggest you make an appointment and see for yourself. Her and the entire staff make going to the dentist a pleasure. Each one seems to know what the other is thinking and everything flows smoothly. I have never been treated better by any dentist or staff and would not even think of going elsewhere.
Keith McDonald
5 years ago
We love Waseca Dental Care! My daughters and I have been patients of Dr Thompson for 8 years. She is kind and gentle. Her staff will make you feel like family. Highly recommend. The one question you will have when you leave is " Why haven't I been coming here for years?"
Keith McDonald
5 years ago
We love Waseca Dental Care! My daughters and I have been patients of Dr Thompson for 8 years. She is kind and gentle. Her staff will make you feel like family. Highly recommend. The one question you will have when you leave is " Why haven't I been coming here for years?"
Misty Swatkowski
5 years ago
I love Doctor Thompson! She is amazing! She makes me feel so comfortable with the work she does! I made the mistake of going to Aspen dental and returned back to Rebecca regretting my decision very much. She was very understanding and polite. I will never go to another dentist ever again!
Misty Swatkowski
6 years ago
I love Doctor Thompson! She is amazing! She makes me feel so comfortable with the work she does! I made the mistake of going to Aspen dental and returned back to Rebecca regretting my decision very much. She was very understanding and polite. I will never go to another dentist ever again!
Rebecca Thompson
6 years ago
I'm sorry Matt to hear about your pain,but you went to a different practice in the same location.
Rebecca Thompson
7 years ago
I'm sorry Matt to hear about your pain,but you went to a different practice in the same location.
Matt Adams
7 years ago
Very rude very hard to get an appointment.. didn't do what they could have done sent me home in ten times more pain than what I was in and had to go to the emergency room later that day because they would not see me again to fix their mistake
Naomi Baker
7 years ago
Going to see Dr. Thompson has been the best dental experience I've had! I live in Mankato and go to Waseca just to see her! Dr. Thompson really cares about her patients, she has made me realize going the dentist doesn't have to cause anxiety or be painful. I had a root canal done and it was painless! I see her for routine visits and I've also had emergency cosmetic dental work done, I was so glad she could get me in! Dr. Thompson is the Best!
Matt Adams
7 years ago
Very rude very hard to get an appointment.. didn't do what they could have done sent me home in ten times more pain than what I was in and had to go to the emergency room later that day because they would not see me again to fix their mistake
Naomi Baker
8 years ago
Going to see Dr. Thompson has been the best dental experience I've had! I live in Mankato and go to Waseca just to see her! Dr. Thompson really cares about her patients, she has made me realize going the dentist doesn't have to cause anxiety or be painful. I had a root canal done and it was painless! I see her for routine visits and I've also had emergency cosmetic dental work done, I was so glad she could get me in! Dr. Thompson is the Best!
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