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Community Dental Care

★ 3.5 (119 reviews)✓ Accepting new patients

2120 US-14 East, Rochester, Minnesota, 55904

Largest nonprofit Medicaid dental provider in Minnesota offering comprehensive preventative, restorative, and emergency dental services to diverse communities and underserved populations across five clinic locations.

Details

Phone: (507) 258-7934

Website: https://www.cdentc.org/

Languages: EnglishSpanishMulticultural staff speak more than 30 languages

Insurance: MedicaidAll state insurance/public programsMost commercial insurances with open networks

Services

Cosmetic

  • Teeth Whitening — Cosmetic teeth whitening services
  • Veneers — Cosmetic veneers for smile enhancement

Emergency

  • Emergency Care — Emergency dental care on walk-in basis during office hours

Endodontics

  • Root Canals — Root canal therapy for tooth preservation

General

  • Occlusal Guards — Night guards and occlusal guards

Implants

  • Dental Implants — Dental implant services available at some locations

Oral Surgery

  • Extractions — Tooth extractions including wisdom teeth removal

Orthodontics

  • Invisalign — Clear aligner orthodontic treatment available at some locations

Pediatric

  • Athletic Mouthguards — Custom athletic mouthguards for children
  • Baby Tooth Root Canals — Pulpotomy and pulpectomy procedures for primary teeth
  • Pediatric Exams and Cleanings — Dental exams and cleanings for children with at least one tooth
  • Pediatric Extractions — Tooth extractions for children
  • Pediatric Fillings — Fillings for children's teeth
  • Space Maintainers — Space maintainers to prevent tooth shifting after early baby tooth loss
  • Stainless Steel Pediatric Crowns — Stainless steel crowns for treating pediatric cavities

Preventive

  • Cleanings — Professional cleanings for adults and children
  • Deep Cleanings (Scaling and Root Planing) — Deep cleanings for patients with gum disease
  • Dental Exams — Preventive exams for adults and children
  • Sealants — Dental sealants for preventive care
  • Silver Diamine Fluoride — Silver diamine fluoride treatment

Prosthodontics

  • Dentures — Complete and partial dentures
  • Partials — Partial dentures for missing teeth

Restorative

  • Bridges — Dental bridges for missing teeth
  • Crowns — Dental crowns for tooth restoration
  • Fillings — Restorative fillings for cavities

Sedation

  • General Anesthesia — Dental treatment under general anesthesia at hospital when necessary
  • Nitrous Oxide — Laughing gas for patient comfort

Team

Dr. Shivan Nelson, Dental Director
Featured dental expert discussing oral health and fluoride importance
Dr. Katherine Sievert, Dental Director
Dental director involved in oral health community initiatives
Andrea Jimenez, Dental Hygienist
Dental hygienist involved in school-based sealant programs
Anna, Scheduling Manager
Staff member dedicated to practice mission
Pang, Clinic Manager
Clinic manager working with compassionate dental team
Erika, Advanced Dental Therapist
Advanced dental therapist focused on improving access to care for underserved populations
Karen Flanagan Kleinhans, CEO
CEO discussing practice mission and community dental care initiatives
Dr. Vacharee Peterson, Founder
Co-founder of Community Dental Care, pioneering nonprofit dental care for low-income patients
Dr. Andrew Peterson, Founder
Co-founder of Community Dental Care, pioneering nonprofit dental care for low-income patients

What patients say

Vibe: community-oriented

The practice receives strong praise from most reviewers (7 of 9 positive ratings) for friendly staff, quick access, affordability, and quality work. However, two one-star reviews and one negative experience with insurance handling suggest inconsistency in front desk customer service and potential staff attitude issues that undermine otherwise solid clinical care.

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