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Advocacy

Apple Tree Dental works to improve the oral health of children, adults, seniors, and people with disabilities.Public Policy Efforts

Minnesota Association of Community Dentistry

Apple Tree has, since its inception, played a leading role in the Minnesota Association for Community Dentistry (MACD). This grassroots organization connects safety net dental providers to promote oral health as an essential component of general health, with and emphasis on advocacy for the underserved. MACD has held forums on issues relating to access to care, participated in oral health screenings at the Special Olympics, and has been involved with advocacy projects including face-to-face meetings with legislators and representatives from the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

Red River Valley Dental Access Project

The Red River Valley Dental Access Project was initiated in 1997 by Apple Tree Dental and the Oral Health America Foundation and founded in 2000 with the support from Dakota Medical Foundation. The Project is an oral health coalition committed to improving access to oral health care. Dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, government and public health agencies, dental educators, and others work together in a partnership to improve access to dental care.

Ways to be involved

There are many ways you can help support the work of Apple Tree Dental:

  • Share Your Story. If you're a patient or family member, we'd love to hear from you. We are always looking for stories that can help others understand the importance of dental care and programs like Apple Tree. We use these stories for education, promotion, and fundrasiing activities. If you're interested in sharing your story, please tell us.

  • Tell a Friend. You can support Apple Tree by recommending us to a friend. Our clinics are open to all children, adults, and seniors, We accept many insurances and offer a unique Affordable Plan program for those who pay out of pocket for dental care. Each new patient helps support our mission to help people in need.

  • Speak Up. Write letters, call or visit your elected officials. To find out who your elected officials are, enter your ZIP code at www.congress.org.  Your elected officials should know that this is an issue you and other voters deeply care about.

    • Untreated dental disease leads to other health complications like pneumonia, heart disease and stroke.

    • For every $1 spent on oral health care, U.S. taxpayers save $3.

    • Cuts to dental care benefits severely harm young children, people with disabilities, and the frail elderly of our society

    • The solution requires bi-partisan cooperation.

  • Give. Donations to Apple Tree Dental helps us continue our lifesaving work to the people who face barriers to dental care. A donation of as little as $85 can help provide a low income child with the dental care they need to stay healthy - and in school. Donate now.