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Patient FAQs

How do I become a patient in the OU-Tulsa student dental clinic?
The first step is to complete and submit a Prospective Patient Information Form. If you meet the educational needs of our dental students, our Communications Center will contact you to schedule an assessment appointment.
1. Whether in Tulsa or Oklahoma City, there are guidelines that individuals wanting to become patients should be aware of:
  - OU College of Dentistry fees are normally 40 – 60% lower than private practice fees.
  - Patients should be available to make regular appointments during daytime hours.
  - Most procedures will have a duration of 3 hours.
  - Patients are expected to pay for services before the procedure is performed.
  - Patients may qualify for Patient Assistance Funding for non-covered services.
Do you offer the same services in the Tulsa Clinic that you do in Oklahoma City?
Yes. We offer the same oral health care services to adult and pediatric patients in our Delta Dental of Oklahoma Comprehensive Care Clinic in Tulsa as we do in the student clinics at the OU College of Dentistry in Oklahoma City. Committed to meeting all of your oral health needs, our services include routine dental cleanings and sealants, fillings, crowns, partial or complete dentures, and more. Patients who complete orthodontic assessments in our Tulsa clinic may be referred to our Graduate Orthodontics Clinic in Oklahoma City for treatment (i.e., braces) if needed.
Do you accept special needs patients?
Yes. We welcome special needs patients in all of our student clinics. We are committed to providing our students, who will be tomorrow’s dentists, with the knowledge and skills they need to serve patients with a broad spectrum of disabilities and conditions.
Do you accept referrals?
Yes. We will welcome referrals for limited and comprehensive treatment to our Delta Dental of Oklahoma Comprehensive Care Clinic from dentists in northeastern Oklahoma and surrounding states. An ideal referral is a low-income patient who is in need of a crown or root canal. If you are a dentist and would like to refer a patient, please click here.
What can I expect as a student clinic patient?
Whether in Tulsa or Oklahoma City, patients accepted into our student clinic program should be available at least two (2) different half weekdays per month. Each appointment is typically three (3) hours in length and will generally be scheduled at 9:00 am or 1:00 pm, depending on your assigned student’s availability. Payment will be due at the time of service; we do not offer payment plans.
Can I become a patient even though I have no insurance?
Yes. Student clinic patients are not required to have insurance; however, we accept most major insurance plans. If you have insurance, we will gladly assist you in maximizing the benefits you are entitled to under your plan by filing claims on your behalf.