College of Dentistry | University of Florida

Student Oral Surgery Clinic

Clinic Closed Dates

  • December 22, 2011–January 2, 2012
 

If you have a toothache or facial swelling, you may be treated at the Student Oral Surgery Clinic even if you are not a current patient at the college’s clinics.

Fees and Payment

  • $145 (includes exam, X-ray and extraction of one simple tooth)
  • Dental fees must be paid upon registration.
  • The Student Oral Surgery Clinic accepts payment in the form of cash, check and credit card. No billing or payment arrangements can be made.
  • The clinic accepts the following insurance: CMS and Medicaid. Medicaid patients must present proof of Medicaid (gold card or Social Security card with a picture ID).

Location and Hours

  • The clinic is on the first floor of the Dental Sciences Building near the West Entrance.
  • The clinic is open Monday through Friday except for holidays. Dates when the clinic is closed will be posted on this page.

  • Hours

    • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; 1:30–4:30 p.m.
    • Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; 2:00–4:30 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
  • Patients for the day are selected by a lottery system at 7:00 a.m., Monday–Friday.
  • The drawing for both morning and afternoon clinics takes place at 7:00 a.m., so even if you would prefer to be treated in the afternoon, you must be here for the 7:00 a.m. drawing.

If your problem should occur after 5:00 p.m., on a weekend, or on a date the clinic is closed, you should go to the emergency room at your nearest hospital and ask for the dentist on call. Please bring a list of all medications you are presently taking and the dosage.

Patients seeking extraction of multiple teeth, third molar/wisdom teeth extraction, IV sedation or any other procedure deemed not to be appropriate for a student will be examined with the aid of an X-ray and will be referred to patient screening for student assignment or the resident oral surgery clinic.

Patients requesting treatment with nitrous oxide sedation will be assessed an additional fee.

Children are not allowed in the clinical area. If you must bring a child under 12, he or she must remain with a responsible adult at all times.