Dental school clinic · Indianapolis, IN
Indiana University School of Dentistry
IU School of Dentistry clinics (Fritts Clinical Care Center)
Clinic details
- School
- Indiana University School of Dentistry
- Clinic
- IU School of Dentistry clinics (Fritts Clinical Care Center)
- Address
- 1121 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Phone
- (317) 274-7433
- Website
- dentistry.iu.edu/patients/new-patients/index.html
Fees & insurance
- Screening / first visit
- Screening exam $110–$160; comprehensive oral exam at the same visit adds $67
- Published fees
- Not stated, ask when you call
- Insurance
- Several dental insurance plans and Medicaid
- Notes
- After-hours emergencies for patients of record: (317) 944-5000, ask for the dental resident on call.
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.