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Apple Tree Offers a COVID Vaccine Information Session and Clinic
Apple Tree Dental is hosting a family-focused COVID-19 community conversation and vaccine clinic in the Twin Cities area! Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Apple Tree Dental at 2442 Mounds View Blvd., Mounds View, MN 55112 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. A physician will be available to discuss the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine and […]
July 19, 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
Apple Tree Dental and West Health Collaborate on Peer-Reviewed Study on Dental Care for Older Adults
In May 2020, peer-reviewed scientific journal PLOS One published a research article studying the cost and dental utilization patterns for older adults in outpatient and long-term care settings in Minnesota.  Apple Tree Dental's own Dr. Barbara J. Smith (co-founder and current Board member), Dr. Michael J. Helgeson (co-founder and current CEO) and Brenda Prosa (Information […]
June 3, 2020
Discover Apple Tree Dental's Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency Program
Apple Tree Dental was established in 1985 with big goals in mind.  Dr.​ Michael Helgeson, Apple Tree's CEO and one of its co-founders, has consistently supported initiatives with various dental educational partners to provide educational experiences for students at Apple Tree while expanding dental access.  In 2016, Apple Tree began a collaboration with NYU Langone Health (NYU) to […]
March 12, 2019
OHA's "Silver Diamine Fluoride: Science, Practice, and Potential" Webinar
On August 30, 2018, Dr. Michael Helgeson and Dr. Ryan Quock presented an Oral Health America webinar on how Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF), recently FDA approved, can arrest carious lesions without the need for anesthesia or excavation. Attendees gained an understanding of how SDF can stabilize a tooth as part of a continuum of care […]
September 10, 2018
Dental Therapists expand access to care for children and adults
‘An Advanced Dental Therapist in Rural Minnesota: Jodi Hager’s Case Study’ is the second of two profiles of advanced dental therapists who are expanding access to care at Apple Tree. This case study features Jodi’s work as part of the dental care team at our Madelia Center for Dental Health located within the Madelia Hospital […]
February 21, 2018
What is a Dental Therapist?
A dental therapist is similar to a nurse practitioner and works under the supervision of the dentist. They can travel all over the state to help people who may have trouble accessing dental care, such as children or seniors. In this video, see how Christy Jo is making a difference when it comes to dental […]
February 6, 2018
Case Study: Addresses Tobacco Use Within a Safety-Net Dental Practice
Apple Tree was supported by ClearWay MN grant funds to implement health systems changes to improve our ability to address patients' tobacco use. Read this Case Study for more information! Click here to see the 2017 Tobacco Cessation Case Study for this Tobacco Cessation Program.   *The public dissemination of information relating to the grant was made possible […]
December 11, 2017
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