Full-Time
Dentist
Apple Tree Dental
51-200 employees
Delivers preventive and restorative dental care
Compensation Overview
$160k - $220k/yr
Rochester, MN, USA
In Person
MD
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- A Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from a U.S.-accredited dental school.
- An unrestricted license to practice dentistry in Minnesota.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Basic Life Support) certification.
- 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 Residency Program or Advanced Education in General Dentistry program.
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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↑ 5%#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.