4 clinics · NY · checked 2026-10-22

Low-cost dental care in New York

4 dental schools in New York run teaching clinics where supervised students treat the public, usually at reduced fees. We list University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, NYU College of Dentistry and Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, with clinics in Buffalo, New York and Stony Brook. Every detail comes from the school's own website.

Screening: First visit ~90 min (registration and X-rays), then a second 90-min exam visitFees published

NYU College of Dentistry

NYU Dentistry patient clinics · New York, NY

Address
345 E. 24th St., New York, NY 10010
Published fees
Urgent care visit fee $85 (limited exam and X-rays; pain relief extra)
Insurance
NY State Medicaid accepted
Notes
Urgent care (212) 998-9458.
☎ (212) 998-9800Full detailsOfficial page ↗
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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.

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