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Patient information

Patients are seen by Residents (graduate dental students) under the supervision of faculty who are certified prosthodontists. Fees are typically about 30% less than in Faculty Practice or private practice. Demand is high, so a waiting list may be required.

Additional clinics

The Restorative Dental Sciences department offers patient care in three additional clinics:

D.M.D. Student Dental Clinic

Patients are seen by student dentists of junior and senior standing, under faculty supervision. Fees are typically 30 to 50 percent less than in private practice.

Faculty Practice

Clinic Patients are seen by College of Dentistry faculty members. Fees are comparable to private practice.

Patients may be referred to faculty practice dentists by a licensed physician or dentist. All types of general and specialty treatment are available. Demand is high, so not all patients can be accepted.

Maxillofacial Prosthetic Services

Patients are seen by maxillofacial prosthodontists Drs. Turner and Wong and anaplastologist Mr. Mann.

This service works in collaboration with oral surgeons and Shands head and neck cancer surgery.

Maxillofacial specialists restore defects resulting from trauma, cancer or congenital factors with prosthetic devices (artificial palates, ears, eyes, noses, etc.)

Frequently asked questions

Is dental care free at the College of Dentistry?

No. Even though the University of Florida College of Dentistry is state-funded, there are fees for procedures. This is not a free clinic. However, being seen by a resident or D.M.D. student dentist is considerably less expensive than private practice.

How do I get an appointment in the clinics?

How to become a patient in the D.M.D. Student Dental Clinic To schedule an appointment in one of our graduate specialty clinics, call the clinic you are interested in. How to become a patient in the Faculty Practice clinic.

Do the clinics accept insurance?

The D.M.D. and graduate clinics do not file any type of insurance. Patients are, however, encouraged to file on their own for reimbursement. Faculty Practice has a Financial Counselor who is available to answer billing questions for that area. Please call (352) 273-7950 for assistance. There are a lot of clinics.

How do I know which one to call?

Our list of questions on the Patient Care home page will help you figure out what to do based on where you live, your dental needs and your ability to pay. If you're still not sure, call us at 352-273-7950 or toll-free 800-633-3953.

Reduced-fee dental care

UF College of Dentistry students and faculty participate in programs such as the We Care Physicians Network (352) 334-7926.Such programs provide limited services for qualified individuals that may be reduced in fees.