Oral care for gum and bone tissues

Services:

Treatments related to the gums, including deep cleanings, crown lengthening, and bone grafting

Provider Level:

Resident under Faculty supervision

Referral:

Recommended

Insurance:

Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Delta Dental, MassHealth, Self-pay

Phone:
Location:

Floor 12

Hours of Operation:

Monday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Get expert, comprehensive treatment for all oral health issues related to gum and bone tissues at our specialty Periodontic Clinic. Using state-of-the-art equipment in a modern and comfortable facility, we provide the highest quality of care—at an affordable price that can be a fraction of the cost at private practices. Schedule your first consultation today.

Full Range of Services

We offer all the latest and most sophisticated periodontal treatments. In addition, you can receive hygiene and see other specialists as needed, all in the same building.

Convenient Location

We are located in downtown Boston, across the street from discounted parking and easily accessible from the T or with a bus. 

Learn more about our parking options or public transportation access.

Our Services

Patients facing sore, bleeding gums, gum recession, mobile teeth, sensitivity, or any other gum and bone related issues their mouths can come to us for treatment. Our expert care teams perform all the following procedures:

  • Scaling and root planing (i.e., deep cleaning)
  • Gum graft surgery
  • Regenerative procedures (e.g., bone grafting)
  • Dental crown lengthening
  • Dental implants
  • Laser therapy
  • Periodontal pocket reduction
  • Exposure of tooth/teeth for braces
  • Implant navigation system
  • PRF - Blood concentrates regeneration
  • Digital driven implant procedures
  • Tooth auto transplantation
  • Sedation dentistry
  • And more

What to Expect for New Patients

Are you ready for your first visit?

If you are interested in receiving care or have a referral from a dentist, please call 617-636-6888 to set up an appointment. We start every patient with an initial screening to fully understand their oral health situation and treatment goals.

The first appointment has a fee of $97 plus the cost of X-rays if needed.

Personalized Treatment Plan

Each patient is unique, so our care teams develop detailed treatment plans that outline the care needs and associated costs for an individual. After your initial consultation, your care team will go through the plan with you and take the time to answer any questions you may have.

Frequently Asked Questions

A referral is not needed but recommended.

We accept the following insurances:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Delta Dental
  • MassHealth
  • Self-pay

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.

For self-pay patients, we do not offer payment plan options. However, patients may apply for financing through Happen Bank (formerly LendingClub), which offers a range of loan rates.

Learn more about insurance and billing.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer free care or "sliding-scale" pricing. However, as a teaching facility, we are committed to offering dental care at lower cost than a typical private practice.

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

For Referring Providers

If you have a patient who needs expert care at a more affordable cost, please consider recommending our clinics. We welcome referrals, but patients are not required to have a referral to be seen in our Periodontic Clinic.

Learn more about referrals

Directions and Contact Us

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
1 Kneeland Street, 12th Floor
Boston, MA 021111

Phone: 617-636-6888

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