Patient Services
Our student clinics provide dental services delivered by predoctoral dental and dental hygiene students as part of their professional education. All patient care is carefully supervised by licensed faculty members to ensure quality and safety standards are met
Our resident clinics are operated by licensed dentists who are advancing their clinical skills through specialized postgraduate training. These residents work under the close guidance of experienced faculty, allowing them to provide high-quality care across a variety of treatment areas.
Treatments and Procedures provided by dentists completing advanced residency training and by dental students working under faculty supervision in Kingsport, Tennessee and surrounding Appalachian Highlands region.
Which Clinic is Right for Me?
UTHSC College of Dentistry provides dental care in three different clinic settings. It can be difficult to select which clinic is most appropriate for a patient’s needs. Please review the below chart to see which clinic may be the best fit for you.
| Clinic | Cost | Appointment Length |
Level of Provider Education |
How soon do you need to be seen? |
Is it OK if your dentist changes over time? |
| Student Clinic | $ | ++++ | Pre-DDS | I can wait a few months. |
Yes. |
| Resident Specialty Clinic |
$$ | ++ | DDS/DMD pursuing graduate education |
I'd like to be |
Yes. |
| Faculty Dental Practice |
$$$ | + | DDS/DMD+ necessary postdoc Training |
I'd like to be seen as soon as possible. |
No. |