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Apple Tree’s staff works to achieve its mission by delivering education, prevention, and restorative dental services to vulnerable populations and by providing leadership and innovation to transform the health care system.

Apple Tree operates nine Centers for Dental Health in Minnesota. We operate year-round On-Site Care Programs through partnerships with 200 Head Start centers, schools, group homes, senior assisted living programs, and long-term care facilities. Our specially trained dentists and multilingual staff provide preventive care and treatment to more than 40,000 patients each year. We are nationally recognized for our pioneering approach to integrating dental care as part of overall health and well-being, and we are proud to serve everyone, transcending age, ability, or need.
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Apple Tree’s staff works to achieve its mission by delivering education, prevention, and restorative dental services to vulnerable populations and by providing leadership and innovation to transform the health care system.

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veteran without dental insurance
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patient with special needs
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patient in a nursing home
$25.00
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Our Non-Profit Mission

We firmly believe that everyone deserves quality oral health services and strive to eliminate barriers that prevent people from receiving the care they need. Our commitment extends to partnering with private healthcare payers, recognizing the importance of collaboration to maximize our impact. By working together, we can bridge the gap between public and private healthcare systems, making dental services affordable and accessible for a broader population, ultimately improving the overall oral health of our community.
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Research
Learn more about how Apple Tree is involved in data-driven research to produce better health outcomes.
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INNOVATION
We utilize the most innovative dental technology to provide you with the best oral health care.
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COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS
We partner with long-term care facilites, schools, higher education, and more.
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Recent Updates

Schmeeckle Foundation Gives $150,000 to Apple Tree Dental and Funds 7 Other Groups
In a December 12, 2024 article in the Fairmont Sentinel, it was announced that the Schmeeckle Foundation, which funds projects in Martin County, Minnesota, donated a total of $292,150 to eight groups in the area, with the bulk of funds going to Apple Tree Dental's Fairmont Center Workforce Development Project. Apple Tree Dental has partnered […]
December 13, 2024
WATCH: Apple Tree Dental's Dr. Lyubov Slashcheva, Research Director, Presents on Healthy Aging
On December 12, 2024, Apple Tree Dental's Research Director, Lyubov Slashcheva, DDS, MS, FABSCD, presented a webinar called "Healthy Aging and Strong Smiles," co-sponsored by Apple Tree Dental, Dancing Sky Agency on Aging, and Age Friendly Minnesota. The topics included oral health conditions, aging milestones, and maintenance and prevention. Watch the recorded presentation here.
December 13, 2024
New Star Tribune Article Quotes Apple Tree in Evidence of Dental Need in Greater Minnesota
Greater Minnesota columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune, Karen Tolkkinen, published an article on Saturday that highlighted the issue of oral health accessibility in Minnesota, particularly in rural areas. In preparation for the article, Tolkkinen interviewed Apple Tree Dental's Policy Director, Deb Jacobi, and Apple Tree's Communications Director, Emma Larson. Tolkkinen alluded to the difficulty […]
November 26, 2024
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