Skill and compassion go hand in hand when providing exceptional patient care. As a dental professional, I stay up to date on the latest advancements in dentistry in order to provide the most current treatment options for my patients. As a doctor, I recognize that my patients are unique individuals who have placed a great deal of trust in me and my team. That is just one reason why I value each and every patient relationship.
Tom Toolson was born to be a dentist. His grandfather was a dentist. His great-uncle and uncle were dentists. His father broke tradition becoming a pharmacist only to see the error of his ways... then he too became a dentist. Tom learned from his father's mistake, he knew dentistry ran thick in his blood, and there was no better profession for him.
Tom attended Brigham Young University where he was on a football scholarship while earning his undergraduate degree. He played tight-end, and it is no coincidence that BYU went to the Fiesta Bowl game while Tom was playing!
A very devout Christian, Tom served a two year mission in South Florida and Puerto Rico. He loved his time being there serving the people and learning of their culture. Now, a fluent Spanish speaker, Tom loves to converse with friends, family and patients in Spanish. It brings him back to his missionary days.
Dr. Toolson received his DDS from University of Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco. Upon completion he moved to Fairfield to start his practice. Because Tom loves Fairfield so much, he and his wife of over 35 years have raised their 6 beautiful children here.
Leading a well balanced life is very important to Dr. T. He loves helping his patients experience the latest dental techniques such as Cerec crowns, Waterlase, Invisalign and Dental Implants. In his free time Tom loves to be with his family and serve in his Church. He and his wife, Diane, love to ride bikes together. They have completed TWO century bike rides! Tom loves to travel and spend time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoys snow skiing and also dabbles in golf from time to time......okay he loves to golf!
I am both a graduate of the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry (where I received my doctorate in dentistry) and the University of California at Davis (where I received a BS in biology). I have been practicing dentistry for many years and have been working with Dr. Toolson since 2007. My goals are to achieve a comprehensive, practical, compassionate and understanding approach to treating patients. I am a member of the CDA, ADA and Contra Costa Dental Society.
I enjoy the simple things in life during my down time away from dentistry: tending to gardens, reading a good book, thinking of and occasionally writing a story or 2, photography, movies, film and the great out doors.
Hi, my name is Debbie. I have been in the dental field for 11 years. I grew up in Sacramento and moved to Vacaville 5 years ago. I joined the Toolson team in 2018 and I keep very busy helping the office run smoothly.
Ive been a registered dental assistant for 30 years and counting. Ive worked with Dr. Toolson for 22 of those years and with Dr. Reyes for over 13 years. I am very passionate about my job and I love to create relationships with each and every one of our patients.
I received an A.S. degree in Dental Assisting from City College in San Francisco. I continued my education by earning an A.S. degree in Dental Hygiene from Foothill College in Los Altos Hills. I have happily worked in the dental field and with Dr Toolson for over thirty years. We love to make our patients feel loved and comfortable.
Born in Frankfurt, Germany, I spent the first 18 years of life as a bilingual 'Army Brat.' My dad was very adamant about keeping our family together, so we did lots of moving around and except for a one year tour in Vietnam, we always stayed together. We were stationed in Holland, Washington State and did 2 tours in Kentucky and Germany. I had the opportunity to graduate from High School in Wrzburg, Germany, an incredible experience!
From the 8th grade I knew I wanted to be a dental hygienist. My Opa was a dental lab technician and my Mutti a dental assistant. I truly found my destiny! In 1983, I graduated from the University of Louisville in Kentucky with a Degree in Dental Hygiene. My first hygiene position was with a very progressive dentist in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where I first learned of micro dentistry and implants. This is also where I met my husband, the bosss brother in law! I spent the next 21+ years as an Air Force bride. My career as a dental hygienist flourished during this time. I had the opportunity to work at Letterman Army Hospital at the Presidio of San Francisco and David Grant Dental at Travis AFB. For over 13 years of my career I worked with a periodontist, a dentist specializing in treatment of gum disease. I have been back with Dr. Toolson since May of 2006, I had the pleasure of working for him from 1987-1990, but had to leave after my husbands transfer to Beale AFB.
During my 38 years as a Dental Hygienist, I have had the opportunity to work for some amazing dentists. I have learned so much from all these experiences. I have beyond doubt had a well rounded career, learning all phases of dentistry. When assessing my patients, I definitely look at the big picture, taking all variables into consideration. I love my job! I wake up every morning with a smile on my face and look forward to coming to work.
My husband and I celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary this past August. We have one beautiful daughter who recently got married. When not at work I teach Jazzercise, run and have rekindled my love of photography.