Dental Patient Services
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PATIENTS
We are currently experiencing a high volume of new patient applications. Applications submitted after March 22, 2023 will not be considered until the start of the new fiscal year on July 1, 2023. Thank you for your understanding.
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 |
$$ | ++ | DDS/DMD pursuing graduate education |
I'd like to be |
Yes. |
| Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery | $$ | ++ | DDS/DMD+ graduate+ postgraduate + sub specialty | I'd like to be seen as soon as possible. |
No. |
| Dental Faculty Practice |
$$$ | + | DDS/DMD+ necessary postdoc Training |
I'd like to be seen as soon as possible. |
No. |
To make a payment online, use the links below:
Become a New Patient
- We are currently experiencing a high volume of new patient applications. The new patient application will reopen at the start of the new fiscal year on July 1, 2023. Thank you for your understanding.
- Read an overview of our Student Clinics.
- Read our Patient Information Booklet.
- 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.