Dental school clinic · Louisville, KY
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
UofL Dental Care student clinics
Clinic details
- School
- University of Louisville School of Dentistry
- Clinic
- UofL Dental Care student clinics
- Address
- 452 E. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY 40202
- Phone
- (502) 852-5096
- Website
- dentalcare.louisville.edu/practice-types/student-clinics
Fees & insurance
- Screening / first visit
- $75 non-refundable screening fee (90-minute visit, includes panoramic X-ray)
- Published fees
- Typical costs up to 50% less than private practice
- Insurance
- Kentucky Medicaid, commercial insurance and Medicare (medical only)
- Notes
- Children up to age 17: (502) 852-5642. Appointments can run up to 3 hours. Dental Hygiene Clinic (established patients) (502) 852-1282.
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.