Patient Care

Quality dental care at an affordable cost

Cleanings. Fillings. Root canals. Braces. Dentures. Whether you need routine preventive care or a complicated procedure, you can get it at the Indiana University School of Dentistry. Here, you’ll receive quality dental care at an affordable cost while you help prepare the dental professionals of the future.

In addition to providing general dentistry services in its Comprehensive Care Clinics, the school has several specialty care clinics where patients are treated by licensed dentists who are receiving advanced training in a particular area of dentistry. You can also receive preventative care in our dental hygiene clinic and get emergency care at the school’s Emergency Clinic.

 

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Overview by provider type

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What type of care do you need?

I need to see a general dentist.

General dentistry services like cleanings, fillings, crowns, and dentures, are provided by third-year and fourth-year dental students in the school’s Comprehensive Care Clinics. Each clinic is overseen by a director who is a licensed dentist. The clinic directors closely supervise the student dentists to ensure that you receive the best possible care.

If you're not sure exactly what care you need, this is the place to start!

Call Patient Services at 317-274-7433 to schedule your first appointment.

Learn more about our Comprehensive Care Clinic

Learn more about your first visit

 

I need to see a specialist.

Need specialty care like a root canal, dental implant, or braces? The Indiana University School of Dentistry is home to several specialty care clinics where you can receive treatment from Residents (licensed dentists who are receiving specialty training in a specific area of dentistry).

Learn more about our specialty care clinics

 

I'm having a dental emergency!

If you are in acute pain, or having a dental emergency such as an abscess, infection, or broken tooth, you can get help at the Indiana University School of Dentistry Emergency Clinic—a walk-in clinic that sees patients on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Emergency Clinic is open on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8–11 a.m. and 1–3:30 p.m. It is closed on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Learn more about our Emergency Clinic

 

I only need a cleaning.

Just need a dental cleaning? You can be seen directly by an undergraduate student in our Dental Hygiene program for dental cleanings and preventive oral healthcare services. If it turns out you need something more, your hygienist will refer you to the appropriate clinic.

Request a dental cleaning

 

I'd rather be seen by a faculty member.

The Dental Faculty Practice (DFP) is a general dentistry and multispecialty office staffed by licensed dentists who are full-time faculty members at the School of Dentistry. We’re located in downtown Indianapolis at the IU School of Dentistry.

Students do not treat patients at the Dental Faculty Practice; all care is provided by faculty members.

Learn more about our Dental Faculty Practice

 

Common Questions

The cost of your care will depend on what services you receive. The school’s fees are generally lower than what you would pay at a private dental practice.

The School of Dentistry accepts a number of dental insurance plans and Medicaid. If you don’t have dental insurance or Medicaid, you are expected to pay your bill at the time of your appointment.

If you cannot pay your entire bill at the time of your appointment, you will have the opportunity to meet with a financial consultant to discuss payment options.

Learn more about fees and insurance

The School of Dentistry is located on the IU Indianapolis campus in downtown Indianapolis. Patient care is provided in several buildings, and the location of your appointment will depend on the type of care you are going to receive. When you make your appointment, you will get detailed information about where to go.

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There are no eligibility requirements for getting dental care at the School of Dentistry—the school’s services are available to anyone.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation to be seen as a patient at the School of Dentistry, please inform Patient Services when you make your appointment.

A remote interpreter service is available for patients whose first language is not English.

Issues or concerns

Patients with a question or concern about their experience at IU School of Dentistry can reach out to our clinical team for resolution via this online form:

Patient Concern Form

Read our policies

Notice of Privacy Practices

Read the School of Dentistry’s Notice of Privacy Practices.

HIPAA

Read about patient rights under HIPAA, a federal law that protects the privacy and security of health information.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Read the School of Dentistry’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.