Becoming a Patient at the UMC School of Dentistry

New Patient Information Brochure

The School of Dentistry has three programs available to prospective patients. Treatment in all three programs is provided in modern dental facilities dedicated to providing a high quality of oral health services. There are differences among the three programs in terms of time, fees, services, and providers.

Predoctoral Student Program

• Treatment is provided by third and fourth year dental students under the direct supervision of licensed and experienced faculty dentists.
• Fees are the lowest of the three programs.
• Appointments generally take from two to four hours.
• Please call 984-6080 or 984-6081 to schedule a screening appointment.

Postdoctoral Student Program

• Treatment is provided by graduate dentists who are undergoing advanced training in general or pediatric dentistry.
• Fees are higher than in the predoctoral program but still less than in the private sector.
• Treatment may require less time than in the predoctoral program.
• Please call 984-6050 to schedule a screening appointment.

Faculty Practice

• Treatment is provided by licensed general and specialty dentists.
• Fees are comparable to, and in many cases, lower than those in the private sector.
• Time required for treatment is comparable to that in a private dental office.
• Please call 984-6185 to schedule an appointment.