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Community Dental Care - Maplewood

★ 3.2 (321 reviews)✓ Accepting new patients

1670 Beam Ave # 204, Maplewood, Minnesota, 55109

Largest nonprofit Medicaid dental provider in Minnesota, offering preventative, restorative, and emergency dental services to diverse communities regardless of income. Serves over 126,000 patient visits annually with 300+ staff members including dentists, advanced dental therapists, hygienists, and assistants.

Details

Phone: (651) 925-8400

Website: http://www.cdentc.org/

Languages: EnglishSpanish30+ languages spoken by multicultural staff

Insurance: MedicaidMinnesota Health PlanState public programsMost commercial insurances with open networks

Services

Cosmetic

  • Teeth Whitening — Cosmetic teeth whitening
  • Veneers — Cosmetic veneers

Emergency

  • Emergency Services — Walk-in emergency dental care during office hours

Endodontics

  • Root Canals — Endodontic treatment

General

  • Athletic Mouthguards — Custom athletic mouthguards for children and adults
  • Occlusal Guards — Night guards and occlusal protection

Implants

  • Dental Implants — Dental implants available at some locations

Oral Surgery

  • Extractions — Tooth extractions including wisdom teeth

Orthodontics

  • Invisalign — Clear aligner orthodontic treatment available at some locations

Pediatric

  • Baby Tooth Root Canals — Pulpotomy and pulpectomy for primary teeth
  • Children's Exams and Cleanings — Dental exams and cleanings for children
  • Space Maintainers — Space maintenance for children
  • Stainless Steel Pediatric Crowns — Crowns for pediatric patients

Preventive

  • Cleanings — Professional cleanings and hygiene services
  • Deep Cleanings (Scaling and Root Planing) — Treatment for gum disease
  • Dental Exams — Comprehensive exams for all ages
  • Sealants — Preventative sealants for cavities
  • Silver Diamine Fluoride — SDF treatment for cavity prevention

Prosthodontics

  • Dentures — Complete and partial dentures
  • Partials — Partial dentures

Restorative

  • Bridges — Dental bridges
  • Crowns — Crown restorations
  • Fillings (Restorations) — Dental restorations for cavities

Sedation

  • Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) — Nitrous oxide sedation option

Team

Dr. Shivan Nelson, Dental Director
Dental Director at Community Dental Care; featured expert on MPR News discussing oral health and dental care accessibility
Dr. Katherine Sievert, Dental Director
Dental Director at Community Dental Care; featured on podcast discussing community-based approaches to oral health
Karen Flanagan Kleinhans, CEO
CEO of Community Dental Care; featured on KARE 11 discussing Give Kids A Smile initiative
Drs. Vacharee and Andrew Peterson, Founders
Founded Community Dental Care with focus on serving low-income patients
Andrea Jimenez, Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist at Community Dental Care; featured on WCCO discussing school-based sealant program

What patients say

Vibe: community-oriented

Overwhelmingly positive reviews (10 of 11 five-star ratings) highlighting exceptional customer service, caring staff, and a comfortable environment. Patients consistently praise the practice for making dental care less intimidating, offering flexible scheduling, and accepting difficult-to-find insurance plans. The community-oriented approach and gentle care, particularly from Dr. Fish and hygienist Annie, create a trustworthy experience that resonates strongly with patients.

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