Dental school clinic · San Antonio, TX
UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
UT Dentistry Student Dental Clinic
Clinic details
- School
- UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
- Clinic
- UT Dentistry Student Dental Clinic
- Address
- 8210 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229
- Phone
- (210) 450-3700
- Website
- uthscsa.edu/utdentistry/clinics/student-clinic
Fees & insurance
- Screening / first visit
- $50 at booking (covers screening and X-rays)
- Published fees
- About 60% less than private practice; varies by procedure
- Insurance
- Dental insurance NOT accepted in the Student Clinic
- Notes
- Ages 18+. Appointments take 2–3× longer than private practice.
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.