Dental school clinic · San Francisco, CA
University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
San Francisco Main Clinic (student group practices)
Clinic details
- School
- University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
- Clinic
- San Francisco Main Clinic (student group practices)
- Address
- 155 Fifth St., 2nd and 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103
- Phone
- (415) 929-6501
- Website
- dental.pacific.edu/dental/dental-services/san-francisco-main-clinic
Fees & insurance
- Screening / first visit
- Phone intake first, then a new-patient screening appointment
- Published fees
- Not stated, ask when you call
- Insurance
- Not stated, ask when you call
- Notes
- Call Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm to register. Oral surgery needs a referral: (415) 929-6473. Emergencies when the school is closed: (888) 372-0892.
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.