Dental school clinic · Lexington, KY
University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
DMD Student Clinic
Clinic details
- School
- University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
- Clinic
- DMD Student Clinic
- Address
- Dental Science Building, 770 Rose St., Lexington, KY 40536
- Phone
- (859) 323-6525
- Website
- ukhealthcare.uky.edu/dentistry/patients
Fees & insurance
- Screening / first visit
- $150 initial screening fee (charged regardless of insurance)
- Published fees
- Fees generally 30 to 50 percent less than private practice
- Insurance
- Not stated, ask when you call
- Notes
- Treatment needs multiple appointments; appointments required. Clinic-selection help (859) 323-3368 (323-DENT).
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.