Frequently Asked Questions

Do you see anyone at the dental school? Do you work on people?
How do I become a patient at the dental school?
Are your services free, since you need people for the students to practice on?
What are your fees? Can you send me a list of charges?
Are you less expensive than a private (or real) dentist?
What type of insurances do you take?
Do you have evenings or Saturday hours?
Can I have a "real dentist" instead of the students treat me?
Where can I park?


Do you see anyone at the dental school? Do you work on people?
Yes, we treat any or all of the general public interested in coming to the dental school. Student dentists or graduate residents will be doing the treatment under the direct supervision of a licensed faculty member. If you would wish to make an appointment you may call 412-648-8616 to schedule a screening appointment.

How do I become a patient at the dental school?
If you are having a dental emergency, we have a walk-in urgent care clinic. We register patients between 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. (these emergencies are for pain, swelling or bleeding only - all others must be scheduled).

Are your services free, since you need people for the students to practice on?
There is a charge for services rendered.

What are your fees? Can you send me a list of charges?
We do not send fee schedules out to the public. It is also very hard to quote a fee over the phone since we do not know what type of treatment you actually need.

Are you less expensive than a private (or real) dentist?
Our fees are slightly lower than private practice for certain treatment and we do have payment plan options.

What type of insurances do you take?
We do take most types of insurance. You may check with our Business Office if there are any questions concerning this.

Do you have evenings or Saturday hours?
We have clinic/school hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you would wish to make an appointment you may call 412-648-8616 to schedule a screening appointment.

Can I have a "real dentist" instead of the students treat me?
If you prefer a "real dentist" to treat you, you have the option of a dentist on the outside or a dentist in the Faculty Practice Program. Their fees will be higher and they may not take all insurances.

Where can I park?
Parking is available in the garages across from the dental school (Presby) and or Montefiore. Bring your parking ticket with you and it will be stamped by the cashier when you leave for a fee of $3.00 for any amount of time that you are here for dental treatment.