Events
June 3, 2025
You’re Invited! Join us for a night of fun to support Community Dental Care’s brand-new East Metro clinic, opening this July!
Your $50 Ticket Includes: A Community Dental Care pint glass, unlimited gourmet pizza, and a free beverage!
Get your tickets now: cdentc.org/tickets
Community Dental Care Newsletter
Newsletter (PDF) - Spring 2025 Newsletter
Featured Articles and News Stories
April 17, 2025 - Listen on MPR News
Community Dental Care's Dental Director, Dr. Shivan Nelson, was featured as a guest expert on MPR News. In the segment, Dr. Shivan offers practical advice about the importance of seeing a dentist and how to make dental care more accessible for everyone. It’s a great conversation highlighting the everyday steps we can take to protect our oral health— and keep us healthy and smiling. Thank you to Alanna Elder, producer of Minnesota Now, for bringing attention to such an important topic.
February 6, 2025 - Watch on Kare 11
Give Kids A Smile Day is an annual event, providing free services for children 18 and under who don’t have access to dental care. Recently, CEO Karen Flanagan Kleinhans spoke with KARE 11 about our Give Kids A Smile event at our five Minnesota clinics. Community Dental Care continues to provide quality dental care for everyone, including those uninsured.
January 13, 2025 - Watch on WCCO
Fluoride has benefits for both children and adults. Recently, Dr. Shivan Nelson spoke with WCCO about the importance of fluoride and how keeping a good oral health regime is critical. She also explained Community Dental Care’s mission to provide quality dental care for everyone, including those on Medicaid and the uninsured.
October 29, 2024 - Watch on WCCO
Cavities are the number one chronic disease among children, and kids without dental sealants are more likely to develop cavities compared to those with sealants. Recently, our Dental Hygienist, Andrea Jimenez, spoke with WCCO CBS News Minnesota about our school-based sealant program and how Community Dental Care continues to provide quality dental care for everyone, including those who are uninsured.
October 7, 2024 - Watch on WCCO
A good dental routine significantly impacts a child’s future health. Recently, our Dental Director, Dr. Shivan Nelson, spoke with WCCO to explain how starting a good oral health regime now can help keep those smiles healthy. Community Dental Care's mission is to provide quality dental care for people of all ages, including those on Medicaid and the uninsured.
Links to Articles
07-23-2024 - PRESS RELEASE: New Community Dental Care Clinic Increases Access for Thousands in Need
12-06-22 - Filling the Oral Health Care Gap: Medical-Dental Integration
09-15-22 - Ribbon Cutting Friday for New Dental Clinic at County Government Center
09-14-22 - Listen to the KROW Spotlight 09-14-22
09-14-22 - Dental Clinic to Have Ribbon Cutting Friday, Open Monday
08-19-22 - Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation Helps Bring New Clinic and Smiles to Wright County
04-05-22 - Partnership boosts access to pediatric dental care for Minnesota’s refugee and immigrant families
03-04-22 - How a Twin Cities partnership is tackling serious dental issues among refugee and immigrant children
03-03-22 - Buffalo's new non-profit dental clinic to offer services to central MN region
02-07-21 - Uncovered: Minnesota’s Dental Crisis
Featured Podcasts
Perspectives Podcast with Public Health Review
In this first episode of our oral health series, we will hear from Karen Kleinhans, CEO, and Dr. Katherine Sievert, Dental Director, at Community Dental Care to learn more about community-based approaches to oral health.