Dental school clinic · Boston, MA
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
BU Dental patient treatment centers
Clinic details
- School
- Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
- Clinic
- BU Dental patient treatment centers
- Address
- 635 Albany St., Boston, MA 02118
- Phone
- (617) 358-8310
- Website
- www.bu.edu/dental/patient-care/
Fees & insurance
- Screening / first visit
- Not stated, ask when you call
- Published fees
- Not stated, ask when you call
- Insurance
- Not stated, ask when you call
- Notes
- New patients Mon–Fri. Main line (617) 358-8300.
What to expect at a dental school clinic
- A screening comes first. Most schools start with a screening visit to see whether your needs fit their teaching program. Not everyone is accepted as a student-clinic patient.
- Appointments are long. Student visits often run 2–3 hours, and treatment usually takes more visits than at a private office.
- Every step is checked. Students work under licensed faculty dentists who review the work.
- Schedules follow the school year. Clinics can slow down or close during academic breaks, and waitlists are common.
- Ask about cost up front. Request a written treatment plan with fees before work begins.
If you have facial swelling, a fever, or trouble breathing or swallowing, go to an emergency room.