Nonprofit dental practice serving vulnerable populations with a focus on preventive, restorative, and special care dentistry. Apple Tree Dental operates 10 locations across Minnesota, with the Mounds View Center offering advanced services including dental implants, IV sedation, and pediatric general anesthesia cases.
Details
Phone: (763) 316-5400
Website: http://www.appletreedental.org/
Languages: EnglishMultilingual staff
Technology: digital x-rays3D imagingintraoral digital camerasdigital impressioningteledentistry
Services
Emergency
- Emergency Services — Apple Tree Cares Program offering free urgent care tooth extractions for uninsured patients
Endodontics
- Endodontics — Root canal treatment
General
- Mobile Community Outreach — On-site dental services at nursing homes, assisted living, group homes, Head Start centers, and schools
- Special Care Dentistry — Dental care for patients with special needs and complex medical conditions
Implants
- Dental Implants and Oral Surgery — Dental implant placement and oral surgery services available at Mounds View Center
Pediatric
- Pediatric Dentistry — Pediatric dental care including in-office general anesthesia cases
Preventive
- Preventive Dental Care — Exams, cleanings, and patient education
Prosthodontics
- Prosthodontics — Dentures, impressions, relines, and repairs
Restorative
- Restorative (General) Dentistry — Fillings, crowns, extractions, dentures, and general restorative services
Sedation
- Sedation Dentistry — IV sedation and nitrous oxide sedation services
Team
What patients say
Vibe: family-friendly
Apple Tree Dental receives overwhelmingly positive sentiment (13 of 15 five-star reviews) with particular acclaim for exceptional care of special-needs patients, developmental disabilities, and anxious children. Staff are consistently described as caring, patient, and skilled. However, a significant operational concern emerges regarding appointment availability and overbooking—at least one long-term patient discontinued care due to inability to schedule appointments within appropriate intervals (10 months instead of 6 months), and advance booking typically extends 7-8 months.
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- Exceptional care for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) patients and special-needs children
- Staff engagement techniques with young children (explaining procedures, having them assist with tools)
- Patience with Down syndrome and developmental disabilities
- Long-term patient relationships and commitment to oral health longevity
- Significant appointment scheduling delays (7-8 months advance booking)