Patients & Appointments
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Make an appointment by calling one of our clinics below, or skip to our specialty clinics.
Faculty/Specialty/Teaching Clinic Comparison Chart
What are the differences between our clinics?
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Faculty Dentists
UW Dentistry Faculty Practice
Providers: Highly skilled, experienced faculty dentists
Appointment Length: Equivalent to a local private dental practice
Appointment Cost: Competitive with local private dental practices
Wait Time:: As soon as possible
Teaching Clinic
UW School of Dentistry Teaching Clinics
Providers: Supervised dental students
Appointment Length: ~ 2 – 3 times longer than a private dental practice
Appointment Cost:~ 30 – 40 percent less than a private dental practice
Wait Time: Can be a few weeks or more
Specialty Clinic
UW School of Dentistry Specialty Clinics
Providers: Dentists training for a specialty
Appointment Length: Varies by procedure; but less than a teaching clinic
Appointment Cost: Generally, less than private specialty practice
Wait Time: Variable
PREDOCTORAL DENTAL TEACHING CLINIC
Teaching Clinic
- Comprehensive services including preventive and restorative care.
- Routine exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns and more.
THE CENTER FOR PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
Specialty Clinic
- Comprehensive oral health care services for children.
- Routine cleanings and exams, sealants, fillings and specialized sedation services.
- Expert care for children with special needs.
The Center for Pediatric Dentistry
UW DENTISTRY FACULTY PRACTICE
Faculty Dentists
- Comprehensive oral health care services for the community provided by expert faculty dentists.
- Routine exams, fillings, crowns, implants, whitening and more.
DENTAL URGENT CARE
Teaching Clinic
- Timely dental care for pain, discomfort, broken teeth or swelling.
- Routine extractions, infection mitigation and referrals.
Specialty Clinics
Dental Care in a Specialty Clinic
At the UW School of Dentistry, we have several specialty clinics to serve you. Some clinics require a referral to make an appointment.
Northwest Center for Oral and Facial Surgery »
Specialty Clinic
Specializes in wisdom tooth removal, dental implants, jaw surgery, repair of birth defects or trauma-related injuries, obstructive sleep apnea, sedation and more.
Oral Medicine Clinic »
Specialty Clinic
Diagnosis and treatment for orofacial pain and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems, and oral problems related to systemic diseases (such as diabetes, HIV, autoimmune conditions and others).
Oral Surgery Clinic »
Teaching Clinic
Tooth removal and general oral surgery procedures, such as placement of crowns or dental implants, or preparation for placement of dentures.
Orthodontics Clinic »
Specialty Clinic
- Corrects the alignment of teeth and jaws.
- Provides fixed and removable appliances such as braces, Invisalign™, expanders and retainers.
- Treats overbites, underbites, crowding and spacing.
Periodontics Clinic »
Specialty Clinic
- Treats patients with problems of the gums and bone surrounding teeth.
- Provides implants, “deep cleaning” of teeth, gum and bone grafts.
- Helps to prevent tooth loss and maintain good function.
Referral-Only Specialty Clinics
Referral information is available on our Referrals page.
DECOD »
Specialty Clinic
- For adults and children with special needs, and patients with developmental and acquired disabilities.
- Expert, compassionate and comprehensive oral health care for patients with special needs.
Endodontics Clinic »
Specialty Clinic
- Specializes in root canal treatment.
- Diagnosis and treatment for tooth pain or sensitivity, cracked teeth and dental trauma.
Prosthodontics Clinic »
Specialty Clinic
- Provides dental implants, bridges, crowns and full or partial dentures.
- Full-mouth rehabilitation (combining treatments to repair or rebuild your smile)
- Replaces missing teeth to maintain chewing function and appearance.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Oral Medicine Clinic »
Specialty Clinic
For patients with cancer or medically complex conditions.
Maxillofacial Prosthetic Services »
Specialty Clinic
Specializes in creating artificial replacements, or prostheses, of the face, jaws and oral cavity to help restore function and appearance for patients with oral or facial trauma, birth conditions, or other complex reconstruction needs.
Services for Dental Providers
Oral Pathology Biopsy Service »
Specialty Clinic
- Oral pathology consultation.
- Tissue diagnostic and reporting services.
Oral Radiology Service »
206-616-6061 (interpretation services)
206-616-6996 (appointments)
Specialty Clinic
Production and interpretation of radiographs, including CT and MRI scans.
If you still have questions call our main message line at 206-616-6996 or visit one of the other patient pages below.
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