Endodontics
- Root canal treatment and advanced endodontic services
- Accepting referrals from outside dentists
Welcome to Tufts University Dental Care Center
As part of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, we know that dental health is part of your overall health, so we provide comprehensive dental care that cares for all of you.
Our expert faculty/student teams provide a full range of services – from routine dental care and checkups to specialized treatments for more complex oral health issues – at fees lower than most private practices. It’s great patient care at a great price.
General Dentistry
For Adults
- Reduced prices compared to area private practices
- Care provided by top dentists-in-training under faculty supervision
- You also can visit our Advanced General Dentistry Clinic for more complex needs.
For Children
- Affordable dental care for children 6 months and up
- Comprehensive dental care, including teeth cleanings and fluoride treatments
- Caring, multi-cultural clinical staff
Specialty Clinics
Esthetics
- Cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and veneers
- Smile restoration, such as same-day crowns
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Tooth extractions, wisdom teeth removal, implants, and complex issues
- Accepting referrals from outside dentists
- Two great options: Visit our teaching practice or Faculty practice
Oral Medicine
- Diagnosis and treatment of oral lesions, related to autoimmune disease, oral cancer, or other viral infections
Orthodontics
- Treatment for overbite/underbite, cleft lip/palate, and more for children and adults
- Braces, aligners, retainers
Periodontics
- Treatments related to the gums, including deep cleanings, crown lengthening, and bone grafting
Prosthodontics
- Restorative treatments, such as veneers, implants, crowns and bridges, and dentures
- Comprehensive treatment for complex cases
Urgent Care Clinic
- Walk-in only (no appointments: first come, first served)
- For patients with swelling, acute pain, or urgent dental needs
Tufts Special Care Dental Clinics
- 7 locations throughout Massachusetts
- For adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Integrated services
Pain management
- The Craniofacial Pain Center is one of the largest centers in the U.S.
- Pain management and treatment for face, head and neck pain, including TMJ, headaches, sleep apnea
Pathology
- In-person patient evaluations for autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, infections, and cancers/pre-cancers
- Expert oral and maxillofacial pathologists
Radiology & CBCT
- Full range of diagnostic imaging services, including cone-beam-computed tomography (CBCT)
- Expert, diagnostic interpretation
News
Brushing and Flossing: Are We Doing It Right?
Turns out, this daily ritual isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. Livia Valverde, assistant professor of periodontology and periodontal predoctoral program director at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, shares why the right technique is so important. You might never brush quite the same way again.
How to Protect Your Child’s Teeth if Your Water Lacks Fluoride
Continue providing the cavity-fighting element through toothpaste, rinses, and varnishes, pediatric dentists say
Does Your Mouth Feel Dry? Don’t Ignore It
Saliva does all kinds of things. If you don’t have enough, it’s not just unpleasant; it’s a challenge to oral health
Does Chewing Ice Hurt Your Teeth?
If it’s a habit, it might indicate underlying health problems, and isn’t great for your smile, a dental professor says