Community Dental Care - Buffalo

Community Dental Care - Buffalo is a branch of Community Dental Care, a prominent non-profit organization and the largest Medicaid dental provider in Minnesota. Located at 3650 Braddock Ave NE, Buffalo, MN 55313, this clinic is dedicated to making dental care accessible to all, regardless of their financial situation or insurance status. They welcome new patients, including those on medical assistance, uninsured individuals, new immigrants, and non-English speakers, with a multicultural staff capable of speaking over 34 languages to ensure culturally sensitive care. The clinic offers a wide array of comprehensive dental services for both adults and children. These include preventive care such as dental exams, X-rays, cleanings (including deep cleanings for gum disease), and fluoride treatments. Restorative services encompass fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, and extractions (including most wisdom teeth). They also provide emergency dental care, partial and full dentures, and cosmetic services like veneers and teeth whitening. For children, specialized services include sealants, baby tooth root canals (pulpotomies/pulpectomies), stainless steel crowns, and space maintainers. In cases where procedures are complex, they may refer patients to specialists or perform treatments under general anesthesia at Children's St. Paul Hospital. Community Dental Care operates with a strong mission to provide culturally sensitive community oral health care, preventive education, professional training, and to advocate for access for all. Their vision is that all people will have access to high-quality, affordable dental care to improve their overall health in a convenient, caring, and respectful environment. They uphold core values of community, compassion, integrity, professionalism, quality, diversity, and valuing their employees. As a safety-net dental clinic, they address the significant problem of access to care, with over 93% of their patients being on public assistance or uninsured. To bridge this financial gap and ensure services for all, they accept state insurance/public programs and most commercial insurances, offer a sliding fee scale based on income and family size for uninsured or under-insured patients, and rely on generous donations and government-sponsored public programs. Patient testimonials frequently highlight the clinic's welcoming, friendly, and professional staff, emphasizing their gentle approach, attentiveness, and commitment to patient comfort, especially for those with dental anxiety. They are praised for clear explanations of procedures and for working with patients' budgets while delivering top-notch dental care. Community Dental Care - Buffalo's commitment extends beyond the clinic walls through community programs and an emphasis on preventative dental care education within families, schools, and the wider community.