Patient Information
Orthodontics
The University of Michigan School of Dentistry provides orthodontic care of all levels. Particularly simple care may be provided at cost effective prices by dental students under the care and supervision of our faculty. Full orthodontic treatment for all ages is available in both our Graduate Orthodontic Practice and our Orthodontic Faculty Practice.
I. New PatientsUndergraduate and Graduate Student New Patients:
New patients are welcome throughout the year. For a new patient evaluation please call 734-647-8824. New patient exams are performed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings. Your first appointment will be a screening appointment to determine your orthodontic needs. At the conclusion of that appointment, you will be assigned to the most appropriate clinic for your care based upon your individual needs. Occasionally throughout the year, patients will be placed on a waiting list because they are not quite ready for treatment. If your child is placed on the waiting list, you will be informed of the procedures you should follow. Once you begin treatment, you or your child will be seen for treatment on the afternoon that works best for your schedule.
Orthodontic Faculty Practice New Patients:
New patients to the faculty practice are accepted on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. For a new patient examination by a member of our Orthodontic Faculty Practice, please call 734-615-8899. Patient care is provided during morning clinic sessions. Dr. Arruda, Dr. Conley, and Dr. Hatch look forward to meeting you and helping you with your orthodontic needs.
II. Clinic
The orthodontic care you receive will be performed in state of the art facilities. All orthodontic treatment at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry is performed in the Robert W. Browne Orthodontic Clinic (Room 1510). The department utilizes digital x-rays and digital photographs for the most up to date diagnosis and treatment planning available. Your records and information will be maintained in a secure environment to prevent unauthorized use. In addition to the modern tools we use for diagnosis and treatment planning, novel treatment techniques including Invisalign and other forms of esthetic braces are available for you or your child.
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III. Fees and Payment Options
The fees for orthodontic treatment vary depending on your orthodontic needs. As a result, a variety of payment options are available. Please ask Jennifer, Lisa, or Debbie when you come in how we can best address your family’s needs.
| Option I. | Full Payment |
| Option II | Payment Plan set up with the Patient Business Office |
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IV. Directions and Parking
The University of Michigan School of Dentistry is located on the corner of N. University Avenue and Fletcher Street in the heart of Central Campus. The best place to park is the Fletcher Parking Structure. Please bring your parking stub with you so that we can validate you were seen in our facility. Please follow the directions listed below.
From the North:
| U.S. 23 South to M-14 West | |
| Take Exit #3 (Downtown Ann Arbor); you are now on Main St. | |
| Follow Main Street to Huron Street (5th Light) | |
| Turn Left onto Huron Street | |
| Proceed on Huron Street to Fletcher Street | |
| Turn Right onto Fletcher Street. The parking structure will be on the left. |
From the South:
| U.S. 23 North to Exit 37-B (Washtenaw Avenue West) | |
| Follow Washtenaw Ave West, (Stay to your right), to Huron Street. | |
| Proceed on Huron Street to Fletcher Street. | |
| Turn Left onto Fletcher Street. The parking structure will be on the left. |
From the East via I-94:
| I-94 West to Exit 180-B, (U.S. 23 North) | |
| U.S. 23 North to Exit 37-B (Washtenaw Avenue West) | |
| Follow Washtenaw Ave West, (Stay to your right), to Huron Street. | |
| Proceed on Huron Street to Fletcher Street. | |
| Turn Left onto Fletcher Street. The parking structure will be on the left. |
From the West:
| I-94 East to Exit 172 (Jackson Road) | |
| Proceed East on Jackson (Jackson turns into Huron Street) | |
| Cross through the downtown area | |
| Continue on Huron Street to Fletcher Street. | |
| Turn Right onto Fletcher Street. The parking structure will be on the left. |
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For more detailed instructions, please use the link to Mapquest.
The school is also easily accessible by AATA buses, Campus Blue Buses, or the purple bus if you live or work in Ann Arbor or you work on another part of campus.
V. Contact Information
An informed patient is our best patient. If you have any questions as you and your child undergo orthodontic treatment, please ask your student doctor, graduate student doctor, or orthodontic faculty member. We are happy to assist you. If you have other questions or are looking for additional information, please try the links to the web sites of professional organizations that we have found helpful.
Orthodontic Emergency
After hours, each of these phone numbers will have a message giving you detailed instructions how to manage your emergency:
| Dental Student: | Please Call 734-647-8824 |
| Graduate Student: | Please Call 734-764-1520 |
| Faculty Practice | Please Call 734-615-8899 |