Dental school clinic · Gainesville, FL
University of Florida College of Dentistry
UF Health General Dentistry (D.M.D. Student Dental Center)
Clinic details
- School
- University of Florida College of Dentistry
- Clinic
- UF Health General Dentistry (D.M.D. Student Dental Center)
- Address
- 1395 Center Dr., Gainesville, FL 32610
- Phone
- (352) 273-6701
- Website
- ufhealth.org/locations/uf-health-dmd-student-general-dentistry
Fees & insurance
- Screening / first visit
- $45, non-refundable; does not guarantee acceptance
- Published fees
- Generally 30%–50% less than private practice
- Insurance
- Not stated, ask when you call
- Notes
- Accepted patients must commit to at least two 3-hour appointments per month. Emergencies: Student Oral Surgery Clinic (352) 273-6705.
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.