Full-Time

Licensed Dental Assistant

Apple Tree Dental

Apple Tree Dental

51-200 employees

Delivers preventive and restorative dental care

Compensation Overview

$27.50 - $34/hr

Mounds View, MN, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
CPR
Infection Control
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Basic Life Support (BLS)

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited dental assisting course are required.
  • An active Minnesota Licensed Dental Assistant credential is required.
  • DANB certification or an equivalent state jurisprudence qualification for specified tasks is required.
  • Current CPR (BLS) certification is required.
  • Proficiency in oral and written English communication is required.
Responsibilities
  • Assist dentists with patient care, including chairside assistance and preparation of dental materials.
  • Take and develop dental X-rays as required.
  • Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-procedure care.
  • Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment while following infection control protocols.
  • Accurately document patient care and treatment plans in the electronic health record system.
  • Work closely with the dental team to ensure a positive patient experience.

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 won a $3.7 million HRSA grant for Hawley expansion on September 30, 2024.
  • The Hawley project adds five rooms, lifting capacity more than 50% to 14 rooms.
  • Blue Cross Minnesota funded pediatric outreach and telehealth support in June 2025.

What critics are saying

  • Federal grant dependence is high; Hawley's $3.7 million award funds the expansion entirely.
  • In 2023, lawmakers cited 9,000 patients waiting, signaling demand outstrips staffing and chairs.
  • A Minnesota reimbursement cut or lost federal renewal would crush cash flow and stall care.

What makes Apple Tree Dental unique

  • Since 1985, Apple Tree Dental has specialized in mobile outreach across Minnesota's nursing homes.
  • In 2026, it offers mobile outreach in Twin Cities, west central, and southeast Minnesota.
  • Its critical-access model targets Medicaid, MinnesotaCare, Head Start, and special-needs patients.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
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