Dr. Tom joined his father at Lapinski Family Dentistry right after graduating from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2001. He keeps up with the latest techniques and technology so that his patients benefit from advances in dentistry. When he’s not practicing dentistry he enjoys snowboarding, biking, cross-country skiing, and playing the bass guitar. He lives with his family in Northeast Minneapolis. Member MDA , ADA

Dr. Joe Lapinski, DDS, founder, retired
Dr. Joe founded Lapinski Family Dentistry in 1972, first in the Stinson Building and then in its current location in 1978. He’s now officially retired but visits the office regularly. A fine dentist and a colorful storyteller, Joe built his practice to serve the community of Fridley and strived to offer great service at a fair price.

Jane, Office Manager
Jane is the friendly face you see when you enter Lapinski Family Dentistry. She manages the appointments and reminds you when you need to get your teeth cleaned. In her spare time she enjoy spending time with her family & friends, vacationing and traveling. She has worked for Lapinski Family Dentistry since 1994.

Alexis, Dental Hygienist
Alexis provides a gentle touch to your cleaning, scaling, x-rays and oral cancer screenings. She is great with patients of all ages and enjoys getting to know them. She is very thorough in her exams and patients leave feeling informed and confident about their decisions regarding treatment options. Alexis graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2009.

Theresa: Dental Assistant.
Licensed and Certified dental assistant for over 30 years. Theresa joined Lapinski Family Dentistry in October of 2017. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry and making patients comfortable during treatment. Theresa enjoys spending her free time with friends and family.