Full-Time
Licensed Pediatric Dental Assistant
Apple Tree Dental
51-200 employees
Delivers preventive and restorative dental care
Compensation Overview
$27.50 - $35/hr
St Paul, MN, USA
In Person
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- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Completion of an accredited dental assisting course is required.
- Active licensure in Minnesota, DANB certification, or equivalent state jurisprudence for performing specified tasks is required.
- Current CPR (BLS) certification is required.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English are required.
- A passion for working with children and ensuring a positive dental experience is required.
- Completion of the Minnesota Dental Radiology Certificate course is required to perform X-rays.
- Assist the pediatric dentist during examinations and procedures.
- Provide chairside support to ensure a smooth and comfortable experience for patients.
- Educate children and parents on proper oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
- Take and develop X-rays as required.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sterilized environment.
- Accurately document patient information and treatment plans.
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.