Full-Time

Licensed Dental Assistant

Apple Tree Dental

Apple Tree Dental

51-200 employees

Delivers preventive and restorative dental care

Compensation Overview

$27.50 - $35/hr

St Paul, MN, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
CPR
Infection Control
Patient Care
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 communication in English 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.
  • Document patient care and treatment plans accurately 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 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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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

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Apple Tree Dental
Jul 21st, 2026
#SupportVeteranSmiles campaign advocates for dental coverage.

#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.

Business Wire
Jun 25th, 2024
CareQuest Innovation Partners and MATTER announce second cohort for SMILE Health and Extensive Roster of Industry-leading Partners

CareQuest Innovation Partners and MATTER announced the second cohort of startups to participate in SMILE Health and make oral health more accessible.