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Apple Tree CEO Dr. Michael Helgeson Quoted in Multiple Articles about Great Strides in Dental Legislation
Apple Tree Dental is thrilled to share some more recent articles in which our co-founder and CEO, Dr. Michael Helgeson, is quoted.  These articles showcase the importance of the recent and historic legislation regarding dental care access for Minnesotans. Find Dr. Helgeson's quotes in the StarTribune ("3M works to expand dental care access in Minnesota […]
November 8, 2021
"Teamwork bridges dental care gap" - new StarTribune article applauds critical access dental's efforts with the legislature
Late in the afternoon on October 27, 2021, the StarTribune editorial board published an article highlighting the changes in legislative policy surrounding dental care for Minnesotans on public health programs.  The article points out the benefits of collaboration and the efforts put in by Minnesota's dental providers, the Department of Human Services, and Representative Tina […]
October 28, 2021
VIDEO: "Gaining Momentum: Dental Therapists in Minnesota"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW3Aqjn388w During the summer of 2021, the Minnesota Dental Therapy Association commissioned a video highlighting the work of dental therapists in the state.  Apple Tree Dental was brought on to help execute the project, which was funded by The PEW Charitable Trusts. The project involved three different organizations - Hennepin Healthcare, Lakeland Dental, and Apple […]
October 28, 2021
2021 Minnesota Legislature Makes History by Passing Historic Dental Package
From the press release: A diverse group of dental health and state leaders from across Minnesota celebrated a historic package of dental legislation passed with bipartisan support in 2021 that takes steps to bridge Minnesota’s longstanding dental divide. Acknowledging that oral health and overall health are inextricably linked, immediate and ongoing work has been set […]
October 20, 2021
ADA Launches "Clinical Data Warehouse" for Practices Using Open Dental EHR
As of July 27, 2021, the American Dental Association opened up a new repository for protected, cloud-based data to "support clinical research" and "promote excellence in dental care," according to an article published by the ADANews.   The data is available to dental practices of any size, as long as they are using the practice management […]
August 26, 2021
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
More Than 80% of Voters Support Adding Dental Benefits to Medicare
New data from a Politico poll suggests that a large majority of voters are hopeful for Medicare dental, vision, and hearing benefits, regardless of whether they identify as Democrat or Republican.  That information is just one part of an effort to determine favor and opposition to a number of recent policy pushes in the United […]
July 14, 2021
ADA News Covers the Dental Industry Staffing Shortage in Recent Article
According to a new article from their news outlet, the American Dental Association is working to address the dental staffing shortage that is causing stress for dental offices across the United States.  The COVID-19 pandemic may be to blame for at least part of the problem, although the article does mention that dental team members […]
June 18, 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
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