Dental Patient Services
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PATIENTS
Following the CDC's recommendation, all patients, visitors, and employees are REQUIRED to wear a mask or face covering before entering the College of Dentistry Dunn Dental Building. The College of Dentistry will not supply patients/visitors with masks or face coverings.
The College of Dentistry has implemented restrictions on patient care due to COVID-19. Please follow the link below for more information.
Provide specialty services for more complex dental treatment.
Treatment and procedures performed by Dental faculty similar to private practice.
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. |
| Graduate/Resident Specialty Clinic |
$$ | ++ | DDS/DMD pursuing graduate education |
I'd like to be |
Yes. |
| Dental Faculty Practice |
$$$ | + | DDS/DMD+ necessary postdoc Training |
I'd like to be seen as soon as possible. |
No. |
Become a New Patient
- Read an overview of our Student Clinics.
- Read our Patient Information Booklet.
- Complete the Patient Application Form.
- Learn about patient privacy, rights, and responsibilities.
To become a patient, please complete the following:
- Watch the Dental Clinic Orientation Video and complete the Verification Certificate
- Call 901.448.6468 to make a Screening Appointment.