Community Dental Care - Maplewood

Community Dental Care - Maplewood is a dedicated non-profit dental clinic located at 1670 Beam Ave # 204, Maplewood, MN 55109. It is part of a larger organization with multiple locations across Minnesota, including St. Paul, Rochester, Buffalo, and Crystal, signifying its nature as a clinic rather than an individual practice. Their mission is rooted in providing culturally sensitive community oral healthcare, preventive education, professional training, and advocating for access to dental services for everyone. They envision a future where all individuals have access to high-quality, affordable dental care to improve their overall health in a convenient, caring, and respectful environment. Community Dental Care - Maplewood offers a comprehensive suite of dental services for patients of all ages, from infants to seniors. These services include, but are not limited to: Preventive Dentistry: Dental exams, cleanings, deep cleanings (scaling and root planing), children's exams and cleanings, sealants, and oral hygiene instruction. Restorative Services: Fillings (composite and amalgam), crowns, bridges, root canals, extractions (including most wisdom teeth), dentures, and partials. Other Services: Veneers, teeth whitening, nitrous oxide (laughing gas), emergency dental care, occlusal guards, and silver diamine fluoride. Some locations may also offer dental implants and Invisalign. They also provide specialized services for children, such as baby tooth root canals (pulpotomies/pulpectomies), stainless steel crowns, and custom athletic mouthguards. A significant aspect of Community Dental Care - Maplewood is its commitment to serving underserved populations. They welcome all patients regardless of their ability to pay, accepting all state public programs (like Medical Assistance and MN Care Plans) and most commercial insurance with open networks. For uninsured patients, a sliding fee scale is available based on family size and income, ensuring equitable access to care. Beyond in-clinic services, Community Dental Care actively engages in community outreach. Their "Program to Improve Community Oral Health (PICOH)" provides in-clinic and outreach preventive education for children (ages 0-12) and pregnant women, including motivational behavior change coaching, fluoride varnish, and sealants. They partner with schools and community centers for presentations and also provide clinical training for dental hygiene, dental assisting, and nursing students from various Minnesota colleges/universities. Patient testimonials highlight the clinic's welcoming and professional staff, their gentle approach, and their ability to ease dental anxiety. Many appreciate the team's commitment to understanding individual needs and working within budgets while delivering top-notch dental care.