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Protected: Apple Tree's Dr. Lyubov Slashcheva Reflects on Her Journey into Dentistry and Public Health

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May 28, 2021

New Resources for Older Adults Looking for Senior Living and Care

Making the decision to move into - or move a family member into - senior housing can be quite stressful. What if you need financial support, or a special kind of care, or you just don't know where to even start looking for senior living? The good news is that there are resources out there […]

May 11, 2021

Ending Childhood Dental Caries - World Health Organization Manual (Multiple Languages)

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently developed an implementation manual to define dental caries (also known as cavities!), outline risk factors, and recommend approaches to prevention and treatment. And, the implementation manual is available in English, Arabic, French, Russian, and Spanish. Find links to the languages below -- and share as you wish! English […]

April 15, 2021

Two new publications feature important oral health innovations

The world of dentistry is always innovating. Apple Tree Dental's leadership takes pride in forging ahead on new ways to make dentistry more accessible, more compassionate, and more effective for patients and staff alike. Two new publications that came out in March and April 2021 showcase ways in which oral health has changed, in some […]

April 15, 2021

"Dental home pilot projects could offer alternatives for public health program enrollees" says new MN House of Reps headline

On March 9th, 2021, the Minnesota House of Representatives "Session Daily" page posted a story about the new HF1918 bill, sponsored by Representative Liz Reyer (DFL-Eagan). HF1918 would "require the Department of Human Services (DHS) to establish an advisory committee to lay the groundwork for a dental home pilot project." As the post explains, dental […]

March 10, 2021

Apple Tree's New Director of Pediatrics Talks Children's Dental Health on TPT's Blog

After being hired on at Apple Tree Dental in 2018, Dr. Nathaniel Cook quickly became a crucial resource for pediatric dentistry in the Twin Cities. Not only do regular appointments with him book out by several months, but he also performed the first pediatric General Anesthesia cases at Apple Tree, and he serves as faculty […]

February 25, 2021

Apple Tree Dental and TPT-PBS Produce Documentary Highlighting Dental Disparities in Minnesota

After more than a year of planning, filming, and editing, the new documentary "Uncovered: Minnesota's Dental Crisis" premiered on TPT-PBS on February 7th. The project was generously funded by an anonymous Apple Tree Dental donor in order to help bring awareness to the lack of access to dental care for many Minnesotans. The documentary was […]

February 25, 2021

First Employee of Apple Tree's Rochester Center Retires

At the end of January 2021, Apple Tree's longtime employee, Licensed Dental Hygienist Maureen Johnson, is retiring. Maureen, who previously worked as a hygienist in the Rochester area with Good Samaritan, is a huge reason why Apple Tree came to Rochester in the first place. "I knew there was a big need here in Rochester, […]

January 28, 2021

Apple Tree Celebrates Fergus Falls Grand Opening with a Virtual Event

Thanks to the benefits of modern technology, the COVID-19 pandemic didn't dampen the joy of opening the new Fergus Falls Center for Dental Health. With the help of funders, key stakeholders, and community leaders, Apple Tree staff were able to put together a 30-minute livestream event that showcased not only the generosity of those who […]

December 10, 2020

A Day in the Life of an Apple Tree Dental Dual-Licensed Advanced Dental Therapist

Wondering how Minnesota's newest dental profession takes on Health Professional Shortage Areas, oral care disparity, and becoming part of the dental team? Apple Tree's own Heather Luebben, ADT LDH, shares how her career has expanded from becoming a Dental Hygienist in 2002 to graduating with Minnesota's first class of Dental Therapists in 2011. For clinicians […]

December 3, 2020