There are five dental schools in California: University of California,
San Francisco and Los Angeles; The University of Southern California;
Loma Linda University; and University of the Pacific. There are dental
clinics in each school where student dentists supervised by faculty
dentists offer a variety of general and specialty dental treatments. A
faculty dentist will screen when you visit the first time to determine
if the treatment you need will provide a good training experience for
one of the dental students. Dental work may cost 30 to 40% less.
Because dental care is provided in an educational setting, treatment
will take longer.
For each University Dental Center I will provide:
- Information and procedures on how to become a patient
- Contact information
- Costs when available
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The UCLA Dental Center
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The UCLA Dental Center offers a variety of general and specialty
clinics for patients of all ages.
“The UCLA Dental Center can provide all of your dental care from
simple cleanings to the most complex surgery. This care is provided as
part of the school's educational program. Since most of the care is
provided by student dentists supervised by faculty dentists, care
progresses more slowly than in a private practice. To compensate for
this inconvenience, our fees are often much lower than those charged
by private dentists.”
(..)
“During your first visit, a faculty dentist in New Patient Services
(310-206-3904) will screen you to determine if the treatment you need
will provide a good training experience for one of our dental
students.”
“Each clinic visit takes approximately three hours because our
students work carefully under the close supervision of our faculty.”
“If you are accepted for treatment, X-rays will be taken, and your
medical and dental history will be reviewed. Your head, neck, teeth
and the soft tissues in your mouth will be examined as well. The fees
for the examination and X-rays must be paid before the X-rays are
taken. A student dentist will contact you within a few days to
complete your examination and develop a comprehensive treatment plan.”
SPECIALTY CLINICS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: (310) 825-0834
Services include tooth removal, biopsies, mouth and jaw surgery and
implants. Treatment is provided by dental students, residents and
faculty.
Urgent Care: (310) 206-4239
Advanced General Dentistry: (310) 825-9295
Center for Esthetic Dentistry: (310) 825-4736
Children's Dental Center: (310) 825-5619
Endodontics: (310) 825-4348
Faculty Group Dental Practice: (310) 794-5750
Graduate Prosthodontics: (310) 825-5059
Hospital Dentistry: (310) 825-6510
Maxillofacial Prosthodontics: (310) 825-5059
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology: (310) 825-5634
Orthodontics: (310) 825-5161
Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Faculty Practice: (310) 825-8082
Periodontics: (310) 825-3795
To make an appointment
Call New Patient Sevices at (310) 206-3904, or
contact one of our specialy clinics through the Dental Center
Switchboard at (310) UCLA-DDS.
UCLA Dental Center
http://www.dent.ucla.edu/patients/
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Loma Linda University School of Dentistry Clinics
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Summary:
- High-quality care provided by faculty-supervised students and
residents
- Dental care ranging from simple cleanings and fillings to root
canals, braces, and dental implants
- Lower than average fees for most services
- Special clinic for disabled adults and children
- Limited evening appointments available
- Insurance welcomed
For more information, please call (909) 558-4675
Loma Linda University
http://www.llu.edu/llu/dentistry/patients.html
How to become a patient
“Your first visit, which is at no charge, will be to a dental
instructor, who will decide if your dental needs can be handled by
students in our clinics. There will be no dental treatment at this
time. However, if x-rays are taken, there will be a fee. To make this
initial appointment, call (909) 558-4675. After the screening, the
dental instructor will assign you to a dental student or refer you to
a faculty dentist for treatment.”
Loma Linda University
http://www.llu.edu/llu/dentistry/patinfo.html#howtopatient
New patients
“The School of Dentistry welcomes new patients. Please call
909/558-4675 to set up an appointment. Your first visit, which is at
no charge, will be with a dental instructor, who will determine if
your dental needs are appropriate for our teaching clinics. There will
be no dental treatment during the visit visit. If x-rays are needed to
make a decision about treatment, there will be a fee.”
How do I make an appointment?
“For first time patients needing general care, please call
909/558-4675. For urgent care, please call 909/558-4666.”
Fees:
“Fees collected from patients go toward the operation of the School's
clinics, and make it possible to offer ongoing services to our
patients at reasonable cost. Services must be paid for as they are
rendered. Payments for services may be made by cash, check or credit
card.”
Insurance:
“If you have dental insurance, please bring appropriate claim forms,
with all employee/patient information completed and signed. We will
assist you in submitting these claims for reimbursement.”
Loma Linda University
http://www.llu.edu/llu/dentistry/patinfo.html#2
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The University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
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“Our dental clinics offer quality, low-cost dental services to adults
and children throughout Northern California.”
http://www.dental.uop.edu/
Benefits of UOP's Dental Care
Dental specialists on staff, including orthodontists (for braces),
oral surgeons, endodontists (for root canals), periodontists (gum
specialists), pedodontists (children's dentistry)
- Comprehensive dental exams and treatment plans
- Reasonable fees: 30-40% less than the average dental office
- Flexible payment plans
- Insurance options: Denti-Cal, Medi-Cal and private insurance plans
University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
http://www.dental.uop.edu/
“During your first visit, you will meet one of our faculty members who
will review policies of school, answer questions, brief review of
x-rays and schedule appointment.”
“New patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. We
encourage new patients to arrive at our Main Clinic on Level C for
their first visit Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. for 9:00 a.m. clinic
or 12:30 p.m. for 1:00 p.m. clinic.After your first visit, all
other visits to the Main Clinic are by appointment only. Morning,
afternoon and evening appointments (Monday & Thursday evenings) are
available for your convenience.”
Fees and Payment Plan
“UOP School of Dentistry offers comprehensive, quality dental care at
reasonable prices. Our fees are 30 - 40% less than the average private
dental office in the Bay Area. We accept most dental insurance plans,
including Denti-Cal, Medi-Cal and private insurance, and cash, check,
VISA and Mastercard. Flexible payment options are available for those
who are eligible and may be discussed with one of our atient/financial
coordinators.”
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Evening Appointments Monday and Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
All clinics are open January - December and closed during holidays and
exam weeks.
Location
Main Clinic - Level C
UOP School of Dentistry
2155 Webster Street (at Sacramento Street)
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 929-6400
UOP Dental Clinic
http://www.dental.uop.edu/clinic/main_clinic.htm#Fees
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University of Southern California School of Dentistry
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http://www.usc.edu/hsc/dental/patient_care/index.htm
“The USC School of Dentistry (USCSD) is a “learning organization”
dedicated to improving the health of all people. (..) General
dentistry procedures are provided by student dentists and dental
hygienists under the supervision of experienced faculty.”
http://www.usc.edu/hsc/dental/patient_care/about.htm
BECOMING A PATIENT:
“Individuals seeking care are directed to our first floor patient
admitting clinic where they are examined by a dentist. No appointments
are made in this department. Patients are seen on a first come,
first-served basis. After this brief examination by a dentist,
patients are assigned to a Group Practice. The fee range is $80-$130
which includes x-rays, an oral examination and a treatment plan. These
procedures will be performed over the first 3 visits.”
“Because dental care is provided in an educational setting, treatment
will take longer. Patients are asked to be available one morning,
afternoon or evening each week, so that care can progress at a
mutually acceptable rate. Each appointment is 3 to 3.5 hours.”
(..)
“For those interested in shorter appointments (but at a higher cost),
we recommend dental care provided in our Faculty Practice.
213-740-2012.”
http://www.usc.edu/hsc/dental/patient_care/become_patient.htm
Cost:
“The USC Group Practice system keeps its fees as low as possible,
despite the high cost of providing dental care.”
“Denti-Cal and Delta Dental are accepted for covered services. Our
insurance office processes insurance claim forms for direct
reimbursement for covered services under many insurance plans, contact
them with further questions (213) 740-1505.”
http://www.usc.edu/hsc/dental/patient_care/cost_care.htm
USC School of Dentistry
Norris Dental Science Center
925 West 34th Street
Los Angeles CA 90089-0641
Phone: 213-740-2800
Toll free: 1-888-USC-DENT (1-888-872-3368)
Email: dentweb@usc.edu
University of Southern California School of Dentistry
http://www.usc.edu/hsc/dental/patient_care/index.htm
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University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry
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“As a health professional school, our major public service is in the
area of patient care. We provide a comprehensive approach to the
delivery of dental services, allowing us to meet the diverse needs of
our patient population. (..) Our services range from the routine to
the most sophisticated in oral health care today.”
http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/patients/patients_main.html
New Patients:
“Please call (415) 476-1891. You will be informed of the various
clinics and services available. Customer services staff will help make
an appointment for a new patient visit and will inform you of what you
need to bring to your first appointment.”
Student Clinics take longer and cost less:
“In student clinics, faculty members supervise and evaluate each step
of the care provided. Because of this, services will generally take
twice as long than they would in a private dental office. This
attention to detail requires more of your time. Depending on the
complexity of the procedure required, most appointments will last 2-3
hours.”
“Fees for services provided by student providers are roughly half the
cost you would pay in a private dental office. All fees will be
explained to you in detail before your treatment begins.”
Faculty Clinics are faster however they cost the same as a private
dental practice.
“In faculty clinics, the time required for procedures is the same as
what you would find in a private dental office.”
“Fees in faculty practices are comparable to those of a private dental
office in the San Francisco area.”
http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/patients/patients_info.html
Directory of clinics
http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/patients/directory.html
Directions
http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/patients/patients_directions.html
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