Dentist
About the job
- A Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from a United States-accredited dental school is required.
- An unrestricted license to practice dentistry in Minnesota is required.
- Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation or Basic Life Support certification is required.
- Provide comprehensive primary dental care, including periodontal treatment as needed.
- Collaborate with colleagues and healthcare professionals across disciplines to maximize patient outcomes.
- Utilize advanced technology, including digital charting, advanced digital imaging, and digital scanning.
- Demonstrate professionalism through courteous behavior and a patient-centered approach.
- Completion of an accredited Graduate Practice Residency or Advanced Education in General Dentistry program is preferred.
About the company
Apple Tree Dental delivers education, prevention, and restorative dental services to vulnerable populations through nine Minnesota Centers for Dental Health, a Community Outreach Center, and an On-Site Care Program. Their clinicians and multilingual staff provide preventive care and treatment to more than 37,000 patients each year. They differentiate themselves by focusing on underserved communities, extensive community outreach, and on-site care that integrates dental care with overall health. Their goal is to remove barriers to oral health and make dental care a part of overall health for everyone.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Little Falls, Minnesota
Founded
1985
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Apple Tree Dental expanded mobile outreach in 2026 across several Minnesota regions.
- Senator Tina Smith backed Hawley remodeling on September 3, 2026, signaling political support.
- CareQuest launched #SupportVeteranSmiles in June 2026, with Apple Tree as a partner.
What critics are saying
- A $3.7 million Hawley project ties 2026 growth to federal money through 2027.
- Minnesota Department of Health and foundation grants fund service innovation, creating donor dependence.
- If reimbursement or grants tighten, the mobile model breaks; staffing and travel costs stay fixed.
What makes Apple Tree Dental unique
- Apple Tree Dental runs mobile outreach across Twin Cities, west central, south central, southeast Minnesota.
- Its Dungarvin Minnesota pre-pilot brings on-site dental care into disability housing since November 2025.
- The Hawley, New Brighton, and Coon Rapids footprint serves special-needs and rural patients.
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0%#SupportVeteranSmiles campaign advocates for dental coverage. July 21, 2026 At the end of June 2026, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health launched a national campaign highlighting the urgent need to improve dental care access for millions of veterans nationwide. Apple Tree Dental is proud to partner with CareQuest Institute on this campaign, which centers on videos featuring the faces, voices, and experiences of real veterans, alongside a new report that shows significant disparities in access to care and oral health outcomes among veterans. Learn more about the Support Veteran Smiles campaign at supportveteransmiles.org.
CareQuest Innovation Partners and MATTER announced the second cohort of startups to participate in SMILE Health and make oral health more accessible.