Dental school clinic · New York, NY
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
General and Specialty Dentistry Clinic (teaching clinic)
Clinic details
- School
- Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
- Clinic
- General and Specialty Dentistry Clinic (teaching clinic)
- Address
- 622 W. 168th St., New York, NY 10032
- Phone
- (212) 305-6100
- Website
- www.dental.columbia.edu/teaching-clinics/general-and-specialty-dentistry-clinic
Fees & insurance
- Screening / first visit
- Not stated, ask when you call
- Published fees
- Not stated, ask when you call
- Insurance
- NY State Medicaid and Medicaid Managed Care
- Notes
- Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm. Payment due at time of treatment.
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.