3 clinics · TX · checked 2026-10-22

Low-cost dental care in Texas

3 dental schools in Texas run teaching clinics where supervised students treat the public, usually at reduced fees. We list Texas A&M School of Dentistry, UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry and UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, with clinics in Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. Every detail comes from the school's own website.

Screening: $120 (registration, screening and X-rays); no fee if you aren't acceptedFees published

Texas A&M School of Dentistry

Texas A&M Dentistry student clinic · Dallas, TX

Address: Clinic and Education Building, 3000 Gaston Ave., Dallas, TX
Published fees: Urgent extraction $131 (exam, X-ray and first extraction), (214) 828-8489
Insurance: Children's clinic accepts Medicaid/CHIP ($5 screening)

☎ (214) 828-8981 Full details Official page ↗

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Fees published

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry

Student clinics · Houston, TX

Address: 7500 Cambridge St., Houston, TX 77054
Published fees: Emergency visit: $32 initial exam fee; most emergency treatment under $200
Insurance: Not stated. Ask when you call
Notes: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm.

☎ (713) 486-4000 Full details Official page ↗

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Screening: $50 at booking (covers screening and X-rays)Fees published

UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry

UT Dentistry Student Dental Clinic · San Antonio, TX

Address: 8210 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229
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.

☎ (210) 450-3700 Full details Official 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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