Student Care Clinics

Thank you for your interest in becoming a patient in the student program at the OU College of Dentistry. You are helping to train Oklahoma's next generation of dentists. The Student Care Clinics offer quality care with cutting-edge technology, where treatment is closely supervised by faculty dentists and specialists. Patients may be seen in the Dental Hygiene Clinic, Pediatric (Children's) Clinic or Adult Clinic.

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.

If a patient cannot adhere to any of the above requirements, they may be better suited for care from the Specialty Care Clinics or Faculty Clinic. There are also resources for free and low-cost providers at this link.

If a patient can adhere to the above requirements, please complete the Prospective Patient Form below:

Apply to Become a Patient

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become a patient at the OU College of Dentistry Student Care Clinic?

Patients are selected for treatment based on the educational needs of our pre-doctoral students. The first step is to complete and submit a Prospective Patient Form. If you meet the educational needs of our dental students, our Communications Center will contact you to schedule an initial assessment appointment.

What can I expect as a student clinic patient?

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.

Is there a cost for treatment provided at the OU College of Dentistry?

Yes, there are costs associated with treatment provided at the OU College of Dentistry. The cost of a patient's care may vary depending on the level of complexity and amount of treatment needed. Treatment provided by our students is normally 40 – 60% lower than private practice fees. Patients may qualify for Patient Assistance Funding for non-covered services.

What payment options are available at the OU College of Dentistry?

The OU College of Dentistry fees are normally 40 – 60% lower than private practice fees and patients may qualify for Patient Assistance Funding for non-covered services.

While the OU College of Dentistry does not offer payment plans for the cost of dental treatment, arrangements can be made for pre-payment of services in advance of treatment. Patients in the Pediatric Clinic may pay at the end of their appointment.

We accept the following forms of payment:

Cash
Visa
Discover
MasterCard

Can I use my dental insurance at the OU College of Dentistry?

Yes. The OU College of Dentistry is contracted with several insurance companies in which payment for services will be made directly to your provider here at the college. Any out-of-pocket expenses not covered by insurance, or applicable copays and deductibles, will be collected at the time services are rendered. Because each of our clinics specializes in specific fields of dentistry, the insurance companies that we are contracted with can vary from clinic to clinic. Click here for more information.

For those insurance companies that we are not contracted with, the College of Dentistry will file a claim on your behalf to your insurance company as a courtesy. Payment will be issued directly to you as the policyholder from your insurance company. It is the responsibility of the patient to understand the limits of their policy coverage. Since the insurance payment is sent directly to the policyholder, payment of the full charge amount will be collected at the time services are rendered.

Can I become a patient even though I have no insurance?

Yes, our patients are not required to have insurance. The OU College of Dentistry fees are normally 40 – 60% lower than private practice fees. Patients are expected to pay for services before the procedure is performed.

We accept the following forms of payment:

Cash
Check
Visa
Discover
MasterCard

Do you accept special needs patients?

Yes. We welcome special needs patients in 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?

The OU College of Dentistry gratefully accepts referrals from dentists for limited and comprehensive treatment. An ideal referral to one of our student clinics would be a low-income patient primarily in need of crowns and root canal treatments. If you are a dentist and would like to refer a patient, please click here.

Adult Clinic

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The Adult Clinic is a comprehensive clinic that services those individuals 12 years of age and above. Services include the following:

Cleanings
Fillings
Bridges
Crowns
Implants
Root Canals
Complete Dentures
Partial Dentures

Schedule an Appointment

To schedule an appointment in the Adult Clinic or the Dental Hygiene clinic, please complete the Prospective Patient Form. Once the form is complete, a representative from the Communications Center will contact you with more information. If you have any questions about completing the Prospective Patient Form, please call the Communications Center at (405) 271-7744.

*We ask that you not bring children to your appointment. The presence of unsupervised children under the age of 12 will result in your appointment having to be rescheduled.

Pediatric Clinic

Our comprehensive pediatric services are designed to follow a child from infancy to their pre-teen years (12). Our student dentists and pediatric specialists provide comprehensive oral health examinations, teeth cleaning, fluoride treatments, sealants, restorative procedures (fillings, crowns, etc.). Call (405) 271-2360 to schedule a screening.

Infants (ages 1-2)

The Infant Oral Health Program provides low-cost care to infants and toddlers and teaches parents preventive measures to raise their infants and toddlers to have healthy mouths and teeth.

Once infants begin the program, they are retained in the Pediatric Clinic where the dental students can monitor the growth and development of the child as they grow from infants to toddlers, toddlers to children, and children to teenagers.

The initial appointment for infants ages 1 - 2 includes a dental examination, an oral health plan, a cleaning and an elective fluoride treatment.

Children (ages 3-11)

The Pediatric Clinic provides dental care to children ages 3 to 11. All dental care is provided by dental students who are supervised by specialists in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. A fee for treatment will be charged; however, they are considerably less than private practice charges. Services Include:

Preventive Dentistry

Comprehensive Examinations
Gentle Dental Cleanings
Radiographs (x-rays)
Sealants (to prevent cavities)
Fluoride Treatments
Oral Hygiene Instructions
Nutritional Counseling

Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry

Fillings (both silver and tooth colored)
Crowns
Bonding
Veneers
Repairing teeth broken by trauma
Teeth Whitening

Other Services

Orthodontic Evaluation
- Early Treatment of Crooked Teeth
- Retainers
- Correction of Early Bite Problems
- Space Maintainers
- Oral Habit Prevention
- *If treatment indicated referral to Graduate Orthodontics Clinic

Dentistry for Special Needs Patients
Treatment for Pediatric Dental Trauma
Nitrous Oxide Analgesia (laughing gas)

A new child patient appointment includes diagnostic X-rays, examination, cleaning and fluoride.

Schedule a Screening

Call (405) 271-2360