Largest nonprofit Medicaid dental provider in Minnesota offering preventative, restorative, and emergency dental services to diverse communities. Serves patients of all ages and economic circumstances with culturally competent care in multiple languages.
Details
Phone: (651) 774-2959
Website: https://www.cdentc.org/
Languages: EnglishSpanishMore than 30 languages supported by multicultural staff
Insurance: MedicaidMinnesota Health PlanState insurance programsMost commercial insurances with open networks
Services
Cosmetic
- Teeth Whitening — Professional teeth whitening service
- Veneers — Cosmetic veneers for teeth appearance
Emergency
- Emergency Services — Walk-in emergency dental care during office hours
Endodontics
- Root Canals — Root canal treatment for infected or damaged teeth
General
- Occlusal Guards — Guards for teeth grinding and jaw clenching
Implants
- Dental Implants — Dental implants offered at some locations
Oral Surgery
- Extractions — Tooth extractions including wisdom teeth
Orthodontics
- Invisalign — Invisalign orthodontic treatment offered at some locations
Pediatric
- Athletic Mouthguards — Custom-made mouthguards for athletic protection
- Baby Tooth Root Canals (Pulpotomy/Pulpectomy) — Root canal treatment for primary teeth
- Pediatric Exams and Cleanings — Dental exams and cleanings for children
- Space Maintainers — Devices to prevent tooth shifting after primary tooth loss
- Stainless Steel Pediatric Crowns — Restorative crowns for primary teeth
Preventive
- Cleanings — Professional cleanings for patients of all ages
- Deep Cleanings (Scaling and Root Planing) — Deep cleanings for patients with gum disease
- Dental Exams — Comprehensive exams for patients of all ages
- Oral Hygiene Instruction — Patient education on maintaining oral health at home
- Radiographs — X-ray imaging for diagnostic purposes
- Sealants — Dental sealants for preventative care
- Silver Diamine Fluoride — Fluoride treatment for cavity prevention and arrest
Prosthodontics
- Dentures — Complete or partial dentures for missing teeth
- Partials — Partial dentures for multiple missing teeth
Restorative
- Bridges — Dental bridges to replace missing teeth
- Crowns — Dental crowns for tooth restoration
- Fillings (Restorations) — Restoration of decayed or damaged teeth
Sedation
- Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) — Nitrous oxide sedation for patient comfort
Team
Dr. Shivan Nelson, Dental Director
Featured as guest expert on MPR News discussing importance of dental care and access
Dr. Katherine Sievert, Dental Director
Co-host of Perspectives Podcast discussing community-based approaches to oral health
Karen Flanagan Kleinhans, CEO
CEO featured discussing Give Kids A Smile Day and accessibility of dental care
Andrea Jimenez, Dental Hygienist
Featured discussing school-based sealant program
Erika, Advanced Dental Therapist
Appreciates interprofessional teamwork and collaboration with dentists to improve access to care for underserved populations
Anna, Scheduling Manager
Takes pride in mission of serving patients from all walks of life
Pang, Clinic Manager
Leads compassionate team committed to helping the community