NEWS & RESOURCES

How to have a conversation with loved ones about the COVID-19 vaccine
The Minnesota Department of Health issued a holiday COVID-19 vaccination conversation guide today, which aims to help Minnesotans have productive discussions with loved ones about

Apple Tree Policy Director, Deb Jacobi, Wins MnDHA Member of the Year
Apple Tree is pleased to announce that Deborah Jacobi, MA, RDH (also known as Deb!) has been awarded Minnesota Dental Hygienists Association’s Member of the

Apple Tree CEO Dr. Michael Helgeson Quoted in Multiple Articles about Great Strides in Dental Legislation
Apple Tree Dental is thrilled to share some more recent articles in which our co-founder and CEO, Dr. Michael Helgeson, is quoted. These articles showcase

“Teamwork bridges dental care gap” – new StarTribune article applauds critical access dental’s efforts with the legislature
Late in the afternoon on October 27, 2021, the StarTribune editorial board published an article highlighting the changes in legislative policy surrounding dental care for
VIDEO: “Gaining Momentum: Dental Therapists in Minnesota”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW3Aqjn388w During the summer of 2021, the Minnesota Dental Therapy Association commissioned a video highlighting the work of dental therapists in the state. Apple Tree

2021 Minnesota Legislature Makes History by Passing Historic Dental Package
From the press release: A diverse group of dental health and state leaders from across Minnesota celebrated a historic package of dental legislation passed with
Recent Press Releases
- (March 9, 2023) Apple Tree Dental Celebrates the Grand Opening of the Little Falls Center for Dental Health
- (November 29, 2022) Apple Tree Dental Recognized for Innovations in Teledentistry
- (October 20, 2022) Apple Tree Dental Awarded Four Grants to Increase Pediatric Services in the Metro
- (July 26, 2022) Apple Tree Dental Brings on New Fairmont Center Director with Dental Therapy Background
- (May 26, 2022) Apple Tree Dental Launches a Career Equity Project Aimed at Diversifying Workforce
- (Feb. 9, 2022) Apple Tree Dental Invests in Leadership and Growth with Addition of New Strategic Officer