Apple Tree Dental

Apple Tree Dental is a nonprofit, mission-driven dental organization serving vulnerable populations across Minnesota with nine Centers for Dental Health. Specializing in preventive, restorative, geriatric, pediatric, and special needs dentistry, Apple Tree delivers over 40,000 patient visits annually through both clinical settings and innovative mobile outreach programs.

Details

Phone: 507.424.1040 (Rochester Center)

Website: http://www.appletreedental.org/

Languages: English

Technology: digital x-raysdigital impressioningCBCT 3D imagingintraoral digital camerasteledentistrydigital impressions

Services

Emergency

Emergency Extractions — Apple Tree Cares Program provides urgent care tooth extractions for uninsured patients

Endodontics

Endodontics — Root canal therapy

General

Geriatric Dentistry — Specialized dental care for elderly patients, both in-clinic and on-site at long-term care facilities
Mobile Community Outreach — On-site dental care delivered to nursing facilities, assisted living, group homes, Head Start centers, and schools
Special Care Dentistry — Dental care for patients with special needs and disabilities

Implants

Dental Implants and Oral Surgery — Dental implant placement and oral surgical procedures; offered at Mounds View Center

Pediatric

Pediatric Dentistry — Dental care for children; general anesthesia services available at Mounds View Center

Preventive

Preventive Dental Care — Exams, cleanings, x-rays, and patient education

Restorative

Restorative (General) Dentistry — Fillings, crowns, extractions, dentures, and general restorative work

Sedation

Sedation Dentistry — IV sedation services available, particularly at Mounds View Center

Team

Dr. Ali Mohebbi (Fellowship and Diplomat Status from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)), Oral Surgeon

Practiced implantology for more than 25 years at Apple Tree Dental; provides implant services at Mounds View Center for Dental Health

Dr. Nathaniel Cook, Pediatric Dentist

Pediatric specialist who performed Apple Tree's first in-office general anesthesia case in 2019 in collaboration with a dental anesthesiologist

What patients say

Vibe: family-friendly

Apple Tree Dental has overwhelmingly positive sentiment (16 of 18 reviews 5-star), with particular strength in family and special needs care. Staff at all levels are consistently praised for friendliness, patience, and genuine care. Two negative reviews cite severe concerns about patient privacy violations and refusal of care after negative feedback, which represent significant red flags despite the overall positive consensus.

warm and welcomingpatient-focusedgentle and caringfamily-orientedprofessional kindnessdown-to-earth

Gentle cleaning technique with children (Amy praised for thorough, gentle teeth cleaning)
Excellent with special needs patients (multiple reviews mention great care for children with special needs)
Same-day crown replacement explained thoroughly
Children excited to attend appointments and show off results
Non-judgmental, encouraging approach to patient comfort