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Managing your oral health care

Dental students, working toward their DDS degree, care for patients under supervision by experienced, licensed faculty dentists. Our students deliver a wide range of preventive and restorative care, including routine exams, cleanings, fillings, bleaching, mouth guards, cosmetic treatments, repairing chipped or fractured teeth, root canals, crowns, implants, complete and partial dentures and more.

“This is affordable, and it’s the best treatment you can have. The instructors are right there step by step. The chair is comfortable, the hygiene is perfect – and I really appreciate that. This is top quality for less money – how can you do better than that? It’s perfect for me.”

Frequently asked questions about admissions

Common Questions on DDS Admissions

How do I become a patient in the dental student clinics?

Please call 206.616.6996 to make an appointment for a new patient screening appointment. This appointment will determine which clinic best meets your treatment needs.

During your screening appointment, a brief oral evaluation and assessment of your dental needs and concerns will be completed to determine if your dental needs are appropriate for our teaching mission. This screening is not a complete examination and during this visit we will not be providing a definitive diagnosis, treatment plan, or cost estimates.

If accepted as a patient, and you decide to receive dental care at the School of Dentistry, a Comprehensive Examination appointment will be scheduled for a fee of $70.00 – $100.00 plus an additional $75.00 – $140.00 for x-rays.

What can I expect at my first appointment?

During your first exam, a student provider will complete a thorough tooth-by-tooth examination. Your chief complaint will be acknowledged and discussed. If there is any urgent treatment needed, we will address it right away and may refer you to our Dental Urgent Care Clinic. At the conclusion of this appointment, you will be given a treatment plan outlining and prioritizing your dental needs and an estimate of cost and time required for treatment.

What happens after I’m accepted for treatment?

If you are accepted into the pre-doc clinic, you will be able to schedule for treatment based on schedule availability immediately following your exam. If it established that your care is too complex for our pre-doc students, you will be referred to one of our specialty or graduate clinics. The respective specialty or grad clinic will contact you with their availability but you will also be provided with the clinic’s contact information.

What will my treatment cost?

Fees are substantially lower than those in private practice. However, treatment requires significantly more time than at a private dental office, due to faculty oversight.

Payment for treatment is due at the time of your appointment. We do not offer payment programs or a “sliding fee scale.” However, we do offer the Care Credit Card as a payment option. The Care Credit Card offers no-interest payment plans, low monthly payments and an easy application process that allows for treatment to begin immediately upon credit approval.

Please visit our Fees and Insurance page for more information.

Who will provide my dental care?

Dental students, working toward their DDS degree, care for patients under supervision by experienced, licensed faculty dentists. Our students deliver a wide range of preventive and restorative care, including routine exams, cleanings, fillings, bleaching, mouth guards, cosmetic treatments, repairing chipped or fractured teeth, root canals, crowns, implants, complete and partial dentures and more.

What should I bring to my first appointment?

Your first stop will be room B-307 (See our location page for directions), the School of Dentistry Patient Registration/Information Office. You will need the following information in order to register:

  • Photo ID
  • Any dental and medical insurance information
  • Washington state Apple Health Provider One card, if applicable
  • X-rays taken within the past 12 months
  • Name of guardian and/or power of attorney (for children, if applicable)
  • If you do not speak English and need the services of an interpreter, please notify our staff when scheduling your appointment, to complete registration.

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled dental treatment appointment.

What if I can’t keep my appointment?

It is particularly important that you keep your appointments as scheduled because students need to deliver patient care to graduate. To cancel or reschedule, please call 206.616.6996. Please refer to our Inclement Weather Policy for information about clinic closure due to weather.

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