Affordability
Our fees are often 1/3–1/2 the price of private practices. Exact fees are determined at the time of service.
Adult Dentistry at Tufts University Dental Care Center
Now accepting new patients
Be cared for by an expert faculty-student team. Enjoy high-quality oral health care at often one-third the cost of private practices. Receive a complete range of dental services for adults and children, all conveniently located under one roof at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, a global leader in oral health. You will be cared for physically, emotionally, and financially. Welcome to dental care that cares for all of you.
Expert & thoughtful care
Your care is led by expert faculty-student teams. Our expert, attentive care is why our patient dental care has a 90% satisfaction rating.
Comprehensive services
We provide priority referrals to our full range of specialty clinics, all conveniently located under one roof for your convenience.
Our services
We offer a wide range of services - all under one roof:
- Check-ups
- X-rays
- Root canals
- Crowns
- Fillings
Access to top specialists
Priority referrals to oral healthcare experts located right here in our specialty clinics:
- Braces
- Implants
- Oral Surgery
- Teeth whitening
- Diagnostics
- ...and much more
What to expect before your first visit
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As a teaching institution, we offer a unique and comprehensive care setting. During the first adult patient visit, we provide a screening and take necessary X-rays. The second visit is a comprehensive oral exam. Your dental treatment plan will then determine the number of appointments that will be needed to complete your procedure(s) and may involve multiple students.
Pediatric visits take less time and fewer sessions, depending on the treatment.
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Our faculty-student teams take time to really listen and assess your needs. It’s part of the teaching process, where you will benefit from the expert opinions of multiple, experienced dental professionals and specialists.
Pediatric visits often take much less time. Talk to your pediatric dental provider so you can plan ahead.
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Our prices are lower than most private practices, which makes us a great option for patients who either do not have insurance or want to make their insurance coverage go further.
We accept the following insurances:
- Delta Dental
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- MassHealth
There are also payment plan options for self-pay patients.
Frequently asked questions
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No, a referral is not required for our Comprehensive Care Clinic.
However, some of our specialty clinics do require or recommend a referral from another provider. Please refer to our specialty clinics list.
After becoming a patient at Tufts University Dental Care Center, you can enjoy priority referrals to our specialty clinics, if needed.
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We accept the following insurances:
- Delta Dental
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- MassHealth
If you have another insurance not listed above, you can "self pay." Upon completion of each dental procedure, and after you have made payment in full, we will provide you a claim form which you can submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement.
If you do not have insurance, we offer payment plan options.
Learn more about insurance and billing.
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We are unable to offer free care. As a teaching facility, we are committed to offering dental care at lower cost than a typical private practice. We offer self-pay options, and payment plans through LendingClub.
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Yes, if you or your family member need assistance in a non-English language, we offer interpreters at no personal cost to you. Some commonly spoken languages are:
- Arabic
- Brazilian Portuguese
- Cambodian
- Cantonese
- European Portuguese
- French
- Haitian Creole
- Korean
- Mandarin
- Pashto
- Russian
- Spanish
- Toishanese
- Vietnamese
Learn more about our language assistance services.
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Our Adult Dentistry Comprehensive Care Clinic is open Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. and Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Our Pediatric Dentistry Clinic is open Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Clinic hours vary by specialty, with some offering extended hours during certain days of the week.
Contact us
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
1 Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111
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