University of Illinois at Chicago: College of Dentistry

Office of Clinical Affairs: Becoming a Patient

The Dental Clinics of the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Dentistry offer a complete range of quality dental and oral health services. We are committed to serving the oral health needs of Chicago and neighboring communities, however due to our restricted capacity; we must limit the number of patients seen daily.
The state of Illinois has passed legislation recently that eliminates and limits coverage of adult dental Medicaid services. As of July 1, 2012 coverage for most adult dental procedures has been eliminated. Minimum diagnostic fees of $49 which includes an exam and radiograph (x-ray) are required at the initial appointment.

Screening for our Comprehensive Care program is by APPOINTMENT ONLY. To schedule your appointment, please call 1-312-996-1265 Monday through Friday, from 9:30 AM through 4:00 PM. Because of the high volume of calls we receive, it may be necessary to call several times to connect with scheduling personnel.

The fee for a screening evaluation and panoramic x-ray is currently $106.00 and is due on the date of your screening appointment. The college accepts cash, credit/debit card, or checks.
Screenings may be limited due to student breaks, holidays, licensing exams and graduation.

Adults (15 and above) may be seen for treatment for urgent problems by APPOINTMENT ONLY. To schedule an appointment please call 312-996-8636 between the hours of 8:00 AM through 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Your appointment will be scheduled for the following clinic day. Because of the high volume of calls we receive, it may be necessary to call several times to connect with scheduling personnel.
EMERGENCY PROBLEMS (for example, swelling and infection) are evaluated on a daily basis.

There is a diagnostic initial fee. Additional fees will apply, if specific treatment is warranted. Payment in full is due at the time of service. The college accepts cash, credit/debit card, check or public aid cards (***If your treatment is not covered by Medicaid, you will be expected to pay out of pocket at the time of service).
If you have a written referral from your primary dentist for Endodontic therapy (ex. "root canal") please contact the Endodontic department directly at 312-355-3615 or fax your referral to 312-996-9500.
If you have a written referral from your primary dentist for Oral Surgery (ex. "wisdom tooth" extraction) please contact Oral Surgery via e-mail:oralsurgery@uic.edu, phone 312-996-7460,or fax your referral to 312-996-5987.
Urgent Care may be limited due to student breaks, holidays, licensing exams and graduation.

Comprehensive Care - Screenings for children are conducted by appointment at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, in the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic on the second floor, call (312) 996-7532. Children who are accepted for comprehensive treatment will be scheduled for additional appointments.
Urgent Care - Children may be seen for treatment for urgent problems by APPOINTMENT ONLY. To schedule an appointment for our Pediatric Urgent Care program please call (312) 413-0972 between the hours of 9:00 - 9:15 am Monday - Friday. Appointments will be scheduled for the next business day.
EMERGENCY PROBLEMS (for example, swelling and infection) are evaluated on a daily basis.
Generally children, 14 years or younger, are seen in the Pediatric clinics. On occasion, exceptions by age will be made for individuals referred to an accepted by the Department of Pediatric Dentistry.
In order to receive treatment, minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

This clinic serves children that are enrolled in the Illinois Health Connect Program that have UIC Medical Center as their Primary Care Provider only.
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Orthodontic, Endodontic, Periodontic, Prosthodontic, and Oral Surgery treatment is available in our post-doctoral clinics. Treatment is provided by dentists and faculty who have chosen to specialize in one of the above areas. Patients may call the main number at (312) 996-7555 and listen for the appropriate prompt.

The Allen W. Anderson Faculty Dental Practice provides quality comprehensive oral health care in a private practice setting. Fees for treatment in the faculty dental practice are comparable to those charged by private dentists in the area. For more information, please call (312) 413-2835