Information related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and U-M Dentistry

WHY choose the U-M School of Dentistry?

The school provides cutting-edge care by the top professionals in their field with costs at or below a private practice.

The School of Dentistry provides three clinic types for patient care. In general, student clinics cost less, but the wait time is more.

student with patient

STUDENT CLINICS

grad student with patient

GRADUATE CLINICS

faculty with patient

SPECIAL CLINICS

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
WHO PROVIDES TREATMENT?

Dental students (under supervision)

Graduate students (dentists in specialty training)

Dentists considered experts in their field

WHAT IS THE APPOINTMENT LENGTH?

Three hours

One hour

One hour

WHAT INSURANCE IS ACCEPTED?

Most major dental insurance carriers accepted. See full list

Most major dental insurance carriers accepted. See full list

Varies by clinic. See full list


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AAPD ORAL HYGIENE TIPS FOR KIDS 3+

Students in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry put together the following video to encourage healthy oral hygiene for young children.

THE FIRST APPOINTMENT

Patients often have several questions and concerns prior to a first visit. This section provides information on what to bring and how to arrive to the first visit.


WHAT TO BRING

ADDRESS


CLINICS

GENERAL DENTISTRY CLINICS

Dental Student Clinics

Providers Dental Students
Description Under supervision of the faculty, patients receive care by current dental students, with potentially longer time to complete treatment.
Location School of Dentistry

Graduate General Dentistry

Providers Graduate Students
Description The Graduate General Dentistry Clinic is operated by the Graduate Restorative Dentistry Program.
Location School of Dentistry

Delta Dental Integrated Special Care Clinic

Providers Dental Students and Graduate Students
Description Reserved for patients over age 16 with developmental/intellectual disabilities, dementia, physical disabilities, or complex medical problems.
Location School of Dentistry
Referral Hospital-Based and Integrated Special Care Dentistry

Dental Faculty Associates

Providers Faculty
Description The Dental Faculty Associates operates in the same manner as a private practice, with experienced dental providers and the latest technology.
Location School of Dentistry

SPECIALTY CLINICS AND SERVICES

Endodontics

Endodontics encompasses the study (practice) of the basic and clinical sciences of normal dental pulp, the etiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The Dental Sleep Apnea Clinic provides treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Oral Surgery

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons care for children and adult patients who experience such conditions as head and neck cancer, tumors and cysts of the jaws.

Orthodontics

Providing personalized, state of the art, orthodontic treatment using the latest techniques in a caring environment.

Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric dentistry is the branch of dentistry dealing with children from birth through adolescence.

Periodontics

Periodontology or periodontics is the specialty of dentistry that studies supporting structures of teeth, as well as diseases and conditions that affect them.

Prosthodontics

Prosthodontic restorations, like crowns, bridges, partial or complete dentures and implant retained restorations are available featuring the most up-to-date techniques and equipment.

Restorative

Located in the Graduate General Dentistry Clinic, the Restorative Clinic uses the latest digital dentistry technology and provides a variety of treatments ranging from direct fillings, same-day crowns, implant restorations and tooth bleaching to veneers and complex rehabilitations.

TMD & Orofacial Pain Clinic

The TMD & Orofacial Pain Clinic provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning to address temporomandibular disorders, associated headache and neck pain, and other facial pain disorders.

CLINICAL SERVICES

CBCT Imaging Service

Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans generate multiple projections that are immediately processed into 3-D images.

Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology Biopsy Service

Board-certified faculty members with extensive training in the clinical, radiographic, and histologic interpretation of lesions occurring in the head and neck area including the oral cavity and the jaw bones.

External Referrals to U-M Dentistry

Providers not affiliated with the U-M School of Dentistry may submit referrals using one of the provided forms.

HOW TO MAKE A PAYMENT

Payment for services or proof of insurance is required at the time of treatment.

Once a treatment plan has been developed and agreed upon by the provider, faculty and patient, the patient will sign the treatment plan. Payment arrangements are possible for some procedures; check with your individual clinic, as arrangements are not available for all clinics.

INSURANCE

The Insurance Information Sheet has a full list of participating and non-participating dental insurance carriers/programs.

Claim handling for insurance companies we do not accept. We will issue a courtesy claim for you to submit to your insurance carrier once full payment has been received and posted to your account.


ASK A QUESTION


PATIENT EDUCATION

A visit to the dentist's office can be an intimidating experience. As with other medical disciplines, dentistry employs a vocabulary that may not be familiar to those outside the field. The Patient Education section strives to inform patients of dental terms and procedures.

In addition, the Patient Education has instructional videos on how to improve your dental health.

PATIENT EDUCATION

DIGITAL DENTISTRY

CAFE 32

Enjoy fresh food and drinks at the full service Cafe 32 on the ground floor in the School of Dentistry. The cafe offers hot beverages ranging from your basic cup of coffee to matcha lattes. If you’re hungry, rotating daily soups, freshly baked goods, snacks, and sandwiches are available as well.

The cafe is open weekdays from 7am - 3pm.

CAFE 32

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