Hope Dental Clinic | Dentist Saint Paul MN
Dental • Saint Paul, MN • Since 1965
About
Hope Dental Clinic is a nonprofit community dentist in Saint Paul, Minnesota, offering free dental care and education for children, teens, and adults. Founded in 1965, it operates from its headquarters at 800 Minnehaha Ave E, Ste 465, Saint Paul, MN 55106, and maintains four U.S. offices. The clinic employs about 9 staff and is active with total funding around $100K. Contact: info@hopedentalclinic.org or (651) 789-7605. Website: hopedentalclinic.org.
Clinic Type
Dental
Address
800 Minnehaha Ave E Ste 465 Saint Paul, MN 55106
Phone
651-789-7605
volunteers@hopedentalclinic.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
What is Hope Dental Clinic’s mission?
To change the lives of people in the community through free dental care and education.
What is Hope Dental Clinic’s core purpose beyond providing free dental care?
Hope helps restore hope and your smile; it is more than just free dental care for those who can’t afford or gain access to it.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- General online business directories: Varied ratings across different platforms, including both high (5-star) and low (1-star) feedback (Limited total count available online)
Patients praise
- Provided essential, free dental care to those in need
- Helped restore patient confidence and quality of life
- Some patients reported pain-free experiences during procedures
- Valued as a vital resource for the uninsured and low-income community
Common complaints
- Difficulty scheduling appointments
- Long wait times for appointments
- Unwelcoming or disinterested staff reported in some cases
- Issues with phone communication/not answering calls
- Some patients expressed dissatisfaction with procedures
"If you have ZERO insurance and can make an appointment ahead of time, then yes, give it a try. But if you have MA, or are in dire need of a walk in, and can't get ahold of them, then forget it."
— Online review excerpt"I’m so thankful because they literally changed my life."
— Patient interview in news reportSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- St. Paul’s Long-Running Clinic For Dentist Services Closes After Funding Collapse - PANDA ORAL — Dec 8, 2025
- Student and faculty volunteers revitalize neighborhood free clinic | School of Dentistry — Jan 13, 2026
- Hope Healthcare Services Relaunches Dental Program for Neighbors Without Insurance | Hope Healthcare Services — Feb 13, 2026
- Special Healthcare Needs Clinic rotation introduces DDS students to accessible care | School of Dentistry — Dec 2, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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