Become a Patient at 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.

There are guidelines that individuals wanting to become patients should be aware of:

• Oklahoma College of Dentistry fees are typically 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 the above guidelines, they may be better suited for care from the below 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 guidelines, please complete the Prospective Patient Form below:

In our graduate specialty clinics, licensed dentists receiving advanced training in our advanced degree programs provide oral health care to patients using state-of-the-art methods and cutting-edge technology to deliver the best care possible. Each patient receives expert consultations and care, quickly and easily.

Patients come to OU from all over to take advantage of our advanced specialty services led by world-class residents and faculty. Our approach is to provide patients with integrated and coordinated care in one location - and our patients appreciate the value and convenience this offers. 

The post-graduate clinics are Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD), Orthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics, and Pediatric Dentistry. While treatments in these clinics cost more than in the student care clinics, they are typically 30 - 40% less than a standard private practice. 

To schedule screening appointments, please call the below clinic numbers:

Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) – (405) 271-5222

Orthodontics – (405) 271-6969

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – (405) 271-4079 and press option #1

Pediatric Dentistry –  (405) 271-4750

Periodontics – (405) 271-7020

We are leading the way in establishing the most advanced care for our patients. The OU College of Dentistry Faculty Practice is composed of more than 25 dentists and dental hygienists who serve adults and children. Because we offer comprehensive services, all of your treatment needs can be met in one convenient location. 

Trust the care of your teeth and mouth to the expert dentists at OU College of Dentistry in Oklahoma City and take advantage of a broad range of services, including routine preventive care, for adults and children. 

To schedule an appointment, call (405) 271-5714.

Emergency treatment is intended primarily to alleviate pain and will be limited in scope. In our student clinics, a set number of emergency appointments are available Monday through Friday on a first-come, first-served basis. Patients are expected to pay for services before the procedure is performed. Patients may qualify for Patient Assistance Funding for non-covered services.

Extraction Clinic

• Oklahoma City: To schedule an appointment at the Oklahoma City Extraction Clinic or to learn about the hours and fees, please call 405-271-4079. The Oklahoma City Extraction Clinic is located at the OU College of Dentistry, 1201 N. Stonewall Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK.

Emergency Walk-In Clinic

• Tulsa: To schedule an appointment at the Tulsa Emergency Walk-In Clinic, please call 918-619-4000. Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis on Mondays and Thursdays from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Emergency treatment is intended to alleviate immediate pain and is limited in scope. Emergency treatment does not automatically enroll a patient into the student program. The Tulsa Emergency Walk-In Clinic is located at the OU College of Dentistry’s Delta Dental of Oklahoma Comprehensive Care Clinic, 4444 E. 41^st Street in Tulsa, OK. 

Emergency Tooth Restoration

• Oklahoma City: If you have a tooth requiring immediate attention and would like to schedule an appointment at our Oklahoma City Clinic, please call 405-271-7744. 
• Tulsa: If you have a tooth requiring immediate attention and would like to schedule an appointment at our Tulsa Clinic, please call 918-619-4000.

Note: An emergency appointment does not automatically enroll a patient in The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry student program. If you are interested in receiving continued care in our student clinics, please click here to apply.

If you have a life-threatening emergency or have experienced severe dental trauma, please call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room immediately.

Once you submit your completed Prospective Patient form, your name will be placed on a list of potential patients.  A representative from the OU College of Dentistry Communications Center will call you when an assessment appointment becomes available if you meet the criteria for the educational needs of the students as a prospective patient.  The educational needs of the students will determine the number of patients that we will assess and that need varies throughout the year.

Due to the clinical education mission of the school, completion of this Prospective Patient Form does not guarantee an assessment appointment.

An initial assessment will be performed and preliminary x-rays will be taken.  You will be advised of your dental needs and if you qualify for the student program.  Although we cannot guarantee we can provide you treatment, knowing and understanding your dental needs will assist you in making informed decisions about your dental care.  If not accepted into the program, you will be provided a free report summary including copies of your x-rays and a list of your dental needs. 

After your initial screening appointment, you will be assigned if your needs as a patient align with a student's educational needs. If this is the case, you will be scheduled for follow-up appointments and continued care under that student. 

The best patient for a dental student has the following:

• Time - Patients should be available for two (2) half-day appointments per month.  Appointments typically are three (3) hours long and will start at 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. depending on your student’s availability.
• Attendance - Cancelling or failing to arrive for two (2) appointments could result in your release from the program.
• Money - Patients are expected to pay for services before the procedure is performedand we do not offer payment plans.  We will provide courtesy insurance filing for dental benefits. 

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