Become a Patient

The School of Dentistry has three separate clinical programs that offer the full scope of oral healthcare services.

Student Clinics

In this clinical program, patients are treated by dental students under the direct supervision of the faculty. Patients are admitted based upon their treatment needs and their availability. Fees in this program are the lowest of all the school’s programs (approximately 50 percent lower than private practice), but the time commitment is the greatest. Patients should be available for at least two appointments per month. If you are interested in becoming a patient in this program, you must be evaluated through a screening process to determine if your needs support student training needs.

Specialty Clinics

In these programs, patients are treated by dentists who are receiving advanced general dentistry or specialty training. All care is provided under the direct supervision of the faculty. Comprehensive dental care is provided in these clinics and specialty services are provided in all areas of dentistry. The fees in the specialty clinics are approximately 30 percent lower than in private practice.

UAB Dental Group (Faculty Practice)

In this program, School of Dentistry faculty members—including general dentists and specialists—provide direct patient care in a private-practice setting. Fees are comparable to those in other private practices.