Dental school clinic · Pittsburgh, PA
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
Pitt Dental general dentistry practice
Clinic details
- School
- University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
- Clinic
- Pitt Dental general dentistry practice
- Address
- 3501 Terrace St., Pittsburgh, PA 15261
- Phone
- (412) 648-8616
- Website
- www.dental.pitt.edu/patient-care/general-dentistry
Fees & insurance
- Screening / first visit
- Not stated, ask when you call
- Published fees
- Not stated, ask when you call
- Insurance
- Not stated, ask when you call
- Notes
- Emergencies: on-call resident (412) 440-2239. Billing (412) 648-3100.
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.