Welcome to Tufts University School of Dental Medicine—the largest dental practice in Boston. As an academic institution, we proudly partner with dental professionals so that we can deliver top-quality care for your patients. We are here to help.
With nine specialty clinics located under our roof, a referral to any of our specialists leads to an unparalleled wealth and breadth of experience for your patient.
Comprehensive Care Referrals
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 the following clinics:
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Adult General Dentistry at the Comprehensive Care Clinic | 617-636-6998 |
| Pediatric Dentistry Clinic | 617-636-6998 |
| Special Care Dental Clinics for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities | Select Location |
Specialty Referrals
Our specialty teaching clinics are offered by highly experienced oral health care practitioners. This broad range of expert services offer you confidence that your patient will be cared for with a high level of expertise, and at an exceptional value. We will maintain communication and coordinate with your office team to ensure a seamless experience for your patient, while in our care and as they return to you for their ongoing dental care. If you would like to speak with one of our oral health practitioners or refer a patient to one of our specialty services, please contact the office directly at the preferred number listed below.
Radiology and CBCT Services
We often partner with dentists to support them with our expert, state-of-the-art facilities and technologies with a full range of diagnostic imaging services and interpretation.
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Radiology Services | 617-636-6812 |
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What Your Patients Can Expect When You Refer Them to Us
Thorough Assessments
As a teaching institution, we take the time to gather the data and facts we need to fully understand your patient’s oral health needs and goals. Initial consultations can take upwards of 2 or 3 hours while we review the records you provide and run the appropriate tests and imaging needed to create a clear picture of your patient’s starting point. We offer interpreter services for more than 250 languages at no cost to ensure optimal communication for all our patients.
Personalized Treatment Plan
Once we have a complete clinical picture of the oral health of a patient, our care teams create a personalized treatment plan unique to them. When creating the plan, we take into account a wide variety of factors to best address their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
Smooth Transitions
From your patient’s first visit with us to the end of their treatment, our teams will stay in close communication with you and your staff to ensure that the transition from your practice and back to your practice is as smooth as possible for you and your patient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most of our clinics accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Cigna, Delta Dental, and MassHealth dental insurances. For a more complete list of the insurances accepted, however, please refer to the specific clinic list. Or, to learn more about our payment policies, please visit our insurance and billing page.
We are unable to offer free care. We do not offer a "sliding-scale" pricing. As a teaching facility, we are committed to offering dental care at lower cost than a typical private practice.
Yes, if your patient needs assistance in a non-English language, we offer interpreter services at no personal cost to them. Some commonly spoken languages are:
- Arabic
- Brazilian Portuguese
- Cambodian
- Cantonese
- European Portuguese
- French
- Haitian Creole
- Korean
- Mandarin
- Pashto
- Russian
- Spanish
- Toishanese
- Vietnamese
Directions and Contact Us
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
1 Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 021111
Phone: 617-636-6998