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It’s Not Just About Getting Great Dental Care at a Lower Cost.
You are helping to train Iowa's next generation of dentists.
The College of Dentistry is Iowa's only dental school. We offer a complete range of dental services for children and adults in one location. Patient-centered dental care in the student clinics is provided by dental students under faculty supervision.
This need for supervision results in longer and more frequent visits (3 to 4 hours in length) and we keep fees lower in student clinics to recognize the longer time spent during your appointments. You can expect that more than one dental student will provide your treatment.
Treatment takes longer than in private practice and we need:
Patients who have the time to stay for half-day appointments.
Reliable patients who will keep their appointments.
Committed patients who will follow through on their treatment and help our students get the experiences they need.
Cassandra W.'s Review
"I have always been afraid of going to the dentist. This was the first time I did not fear getting treatment. My 4th year student, Jeremy, was extremely patient and caring, and very professional as were all the dentists/instructors that work with the students. I would highly recommend the College of Dentistry."
My Dental Portal
Provide us with an email address and you can set up a dental portal account. Register and complete your patient forms and consents, keep track of your appointments, update your health history and consents, and pay your bill.
Steps for Becoming a Patient in Our Student Clinics
Patients who want full, comprehensive dental care must complete a 3-step process.
Step 1: Screening in the Admissions Clinics
- This is a screening only—not a complete examination; no dental treatment will be provided at this appointment.
- For this screening, a faculty dentist performs a brief oral exam, reviews your health history, medications, dental needs, and your ability to keep appointments to determine whether you are a good candidate for our student clinics (or potentially our resident clinics).
- There is a charge for the screening.
- You will be referred to the Radiology Clinic for x-rays.
Step 2: X-rays in the Radiology Clinic
- X-rays are usually taken on the same day as your screening.
- If your previous dentist has current x-rays for you, they must be sent prior to your screening appointment. The faculty dentist will decide if new x-rays are needed.
- You will be charged for any x-rays taken.
Step 3: Comprehensive Exam in Assigned Clinic
- A dental student provider, under faculty supervision, throughly examines your mouth, teeth, and gums. Treatment options, costs, and an approximate timeline are discussed to allow you to make an informed decision about your care.
- You may request to meet with our Business Office staff.
- Once you agree to and sign a treatment plan that meets your dental needs you are ready to schedule your next appointment and begin treatment.
Important Information
- Clinic hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Clinics are closed weekends, University holidays, and for collegiate events.
- Please call to schedule an appointment; no walk-ins.
- We ask for 48 hours notice if you need to reschedule or cancel an appointment.
- Foreign language and ASL interpreting services are available at no charge.
- Patients under the age of 18 and dependent adults must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- A patient may bring a service animal to the college. Please advise us in advance of your appointment that you have a service animal so that we can assist with accommodations. Emotional support animals and pets are not considered service animals and may not enter the building.
- Children and dependent adults who do not have dental appointments may not go back to treatment areas and may not be left unsupervised in our building or on our grounds.
- If you need wheelchair or escort assitance into the building call 319-384-4353. A drop-off circle is located in front of our building.
- Cell phones may not be used in treatment areas for any reason. Cell phones should be on silent or vibrate mode. Please find a private area for phone conversations. Videos and photos may not be taken in our building.
- We accept most dental insurance plans. The College of Dentistry is an Iowa Medicaid provider and a participating provider in the Iowa Dental Wellness Plan. We do not accept out of state Medicaid insurance.
- Payment for services, including insurance co-payments, is expected after each appointment.
- An hourly fee is charged for parking in the adjacent parking lot.