UFCD
Community Based Programs: St. Petersburg
Patients:
As a prospective patient, we are pleased that you have
shown an interest in the University of Florida College of Dentistry. This page
was prepared to acquaint you with the procedures and policies related to patient
care and the benefits to you as a prospective patient. Please read this information
carefully.
This is essentially an
"in house" private practice where full time University of Florida College
of Dentistry residents treat patients. Because
of high demand our clinic accepts patients on a limited basis, new patients are
accepted as treatment of existing patients is completed. All types
of general and specialty treatment are available. Fees are approximately
30% less than a private practice.
Emergency
care is available to anyone requiring relief from pain. We see the first
eight patients at our door at 7:30 am. The wait could exceed several hours,
so please be prepared. We make very effort to see our patients in a timely
manner. Our emergency clinic offers extractions, initiation of root canal
therapy, temporary fillings, and other relief of pain procedures only. There
is a minimum fee of $141 expected prior to treatment.
Patient
Hours: Monday through
Friday 7:30AM - 4:00PM except Holidays & scheduled
classes.
Services: We
offer complete care in the following areas of General Dentistry:
Exams,
Cleanings, and other preventative care
White
and silver fillings
Crowns
and Bridges
Complete
and Partial Dentures Extractions and
other surgical care Cosmetic Dentistry
(tooth whitening, veneers)
Pediatric
Dentistry
Dental
Implants
Root
Canals (Endodontics)
Gum and Bone
care (Periodontics)
Becoming
a Patient:
Patients
desiring to be considered for treatment in the resident clinics should call 727-394-6064
and request a screening appointment. There is a brief examination by a faculty
member to determine if the patient's needs are compatible with educational
needs. All fees are due at the time service is provided. Once
the screening examination is completed, the treatment needs of the patient are
entered into our computerized file. An appropriate resident, if available, is
assigned to care for that patient. Once assignment is made, we will contact the
patient and arrange for an appointment to develop a detailed treatment plan and
begin treatment. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee that all patients awaiting
assignment will in fact be assigned.INSURANCE:Insurance
is not accepted.PATIENT
RIGHTS:
As
a prospective patient, you have the right to considerate, respectful and confidential
treatment regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation or
physical handicap. If assigned to a student for treatment, you have the right
to a thorough dental examination, a review of your medical history, and a complete
explanation of treatment options. If you have a disability, such as sight
or hearing impairment, or require wheelchair assistance, please call 727-394-6064.
Every effort will be made to assist you during your dental treatment.
