College of Dentistry | University of Florida
Oral Health Tips for All Life Stages: parents, kids, teens and adults

Gator Dental Care:
General Information for Patients

Services

We can provide all your oral health services. We offer:

  • Cleanings and gum care
  • Fillings
  • Braces and Invisalign
  • Crowns
  • Dentures
  • Bridges
  • Whitening and aesthetic care
  • Children's dental care
  • Implant dentistry
  • Root canals
  • Extractions
  • And more!

Appointments

For an appointment, call 352-273-9097. If you know what kind of services you need, call the appropriate number in the Directory of Clinics. For new patients, the first visit is for consultation and evaluation only.

Parking

Parking is in the Visitor Parking lot on the west side of the building. From Center Drive, turn west on Mowry Road and then left into the Visitor Parking lot. Parking for all patients and their visitors is now complimentary! You will need to obtain a parking voucher from us to get free parking (otherwise it will be $10). So don't forget to ask for your voucher!

Insurance and Payment

  • Payment is expected as services are rendered.
  • We do not accept insurance plans, but we will assist you with filing your claim with your insurance company for reimbursement.
  • Payroll deduction: Effective July 1, 2010, UF faculty and staff members can pay for dental care at most College of Dentistry clinics with interest-free payments over time.
    • UF faculty and staff who are half time or more (TEAMS and USPS), and their dependents, are eligible.
    • New or current patients are eligible.
    • Simply let your care provider know you'd like to participate at the time of care.
    • Services available and clinic phone numbersPDF

Emergency Care

For dental care after regular office hours, please go to the emergency room at your nearest hospital and ask for the dentist on call.

Reduced-Fee Dental Care

UF College of Dentistry students and faculty participate in programs such as the We Care Physicians Network (352-334-7926) and CHOICES.Opens in a new window Such programs provide limited services for qualified individuals that may be reduced in fees.