Dr Dennis Andresen

Dr. Dennis Andresen graduated from the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry in 1967 and began practicing in Salinas. Raised on a farm in the San Joaquin Valley, the cooler Salinas Valley area was appealing to his rural roots, and the Gabilan and Santa Lucia mountain ranges added visual impact. During his time at UCSF, he lived in the midst of the Haight-Ashbury at the height of its heyday and saw Janis Joplin, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Grace Slick, Jefferson Airplane, and many others perform live down the street from his classes. Coming from a small farming community to the Haight-Ashbury was a “growing experience” for him. He, however, was obliged to keep his hair short and his rebellions limited to driving around in a lowered ’59 Chevy Impala. He was becoming a dentist, after all. He is a formidable triathlete, winning the old guys age group mountain bike Wildflower Triathlon three times, and is known for his awesome microwaved pizza. Most important of all, he and wife, Bette, have become grandparents to the cutest kid on the block who keeps Dr. Andresen fit chasing her around. He is very thankful for his great staff, who he credits for helping create a wonderful practice where he still looks forward to coming to work. The Salinas Valley community has recognized his calm demeanor, impeccable honesty, competence, and commitment to his work and patients with a Best Dentist in Monterey County award. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the Monterey Bay Dental Society, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is also an Invisalign Preferred Provider and a recognized “Top Dentist.”