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. Doors open at 7:30 a.m.
Adult Comprehensive Care

In response to patient and community input, and striving for an improved patient experience, the College has changed from a first-come first seen policy to an appointment only program.
To schedule a screening appointment (a general dental evaluation to determine if you are a candidate to receive dental treatment from student-dentists in an educational environment at the College of Dentistry) please call the Comprehensive Care Scheduling Line at (312) 996-1265, on Mondays between the hours of 9:00am and 2:00pm.
Due to the overwhelming response to this program, your call may not be answered on your first attempt. If we are assisting other prospective patients, your call will be automatically forwarded to a recorded message. Note that voice mails will not be recorded. Because of the high volume of calls we receive, it may be necessary to call several times to connect with scheduling personnel. Please try your call again at a later time.
We appreciate your patience.
Urgent Care Clinic (Adult)

Urgent Care dental treatment will be available by Appointment Only. To schedule an appointment please call (312) 996-8636 between the hours of 8:30am and 9:30am Monday – Friday. Appointments will be scheduled for the next business day.
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 a.m. and slots are limited.
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.
Generally children, 14 years or younger, are seen in the Pediatric clinics. On occasion, exceptions by age will be made for individuals referred to and accepted by the Department of Pediatric Dentistry.

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.
Advanced Clinic(s)

Oral Medicine: Diagnosis and treatment is available for oral mucosal soft tissue diseases including yeast and viral infections, oral manifestations of autoimmune/connective tissue diseases and salivary gland disorders, temporomandibular disorders/orofacial pain conditions in the Oral Medicine Clinic from healthcare providers desiring further concentration on oral medicine. Referrals are also accepted from our general dentistry clinics or by calling the Oral Medicine Clinic at (312) 355-1222.
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.