University of Illinois at Chicago: College of Dentistry

Department of Patient Services & Clinics: Becoming a Patient

The Dental Clinics of the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Dentistry offers a complete range of quality dental and oral health services. The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry is 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.
Comprehensive Care (Adult)

Most services are provided in our student teaching clinics where individuals learning to become dentists, dental specialists, or dental hygienists are carefully supervised by dental faculty.

Entry into a clinic is through a screening process which occurs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Patients must be here by 8:00 A.M. Doors open at 7:30 A.M.
Patients who are accepted for treatment, ultimately by the Managing Partner, are assigned to one of our six group practices and remain a patient in that practice on a continuous basis. Patients are assigned to a student dentist who will arrange appointments, provide general dentistry services, and arrange for specialty consultations and treatment. Dental care is closely supervised by faculty.
During student breaks, holidays, licensing exams and graduation, appointments may not be available.
Treatment is on a fee for service basis. There is an initial screening fee. In general, fees in the student program are less than those in a private office setting.

Adults (15 and above) with severe pain, swelling, or infection may be seen for treatment for urgent problems only, subject to space availability.
Urgent Care Clinic is open Monday through Friday and registration begins at 8:00 A.M. Patients will be seen on a first come, first seen basis. Doors open at 7:30 A.M.
There is a diagnostic initial fee. There are additional fees, 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.
Urgent Care may be limited due to student breaks, holidays, licensing exams and graduation.

The pediatric clinic treats urgent cases daily on a first come, first seen basis. Registration starts at 8:00 A.M. and slots are limited. Screenings for children are conducted by appointment at 9:00 A.M. and 1:00 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.
Specialty Clinics

Orthodontic, Endodontic, Periodontic, Prosthodontic and Oral Surgery treatment are 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.
Faculty Dental Practice

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.