{"id":59832,"date":"2025-06-06T13:43:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T17:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dental\/?page_id=59832"},"modified":"2026-05-26T11:46:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T15:46:50","slug":"general-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dental\/patient-care\/general-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"General Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Book an Appointment with us!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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New patients:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Call 617-358-8310<\/strong> to schedule
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Request Appointment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Existing patients:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

5th Floor Treatment Center:
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\n6th Floor Treatment Center:
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Overview<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

Services:<\/strong><\/span>
\nCleanings, Fillings, Bridges and single crowns, Periodontal care, Dentures and Implants<\/td>\n		Referral:<\/strong><\/span>
\nNot required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Provider Level:<\/strong><\/span>
\nStudent Dentist under Faculty Supervision<\/span><\/td>\n		Floor:
\n<\/strong>4,5,6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Insurance\/Payment:
\n<\/strong><\/span>Delta Dental PPO\/Premier, Blue Cross Blue Shield, <\/span>MassHealth, <\/span>Commonwealth Care Alliance, <\/span>Tufts Senior Care Option, <\/span>Senior Whole Health, <\/span>BMC HealthNet Plan Senior Care Option, <\/span>Self-pay, <\/span>Payment plan<\/span><\/td>\n		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Why General Dentistry at GSDM?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As a patient at BU Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, you\u2019ll receive high-quality dental care from a trusted institution and at a fraction of the cost of private dental providers. Our dental students are educated in the latest dental techniques, research, and instruments, and provide care under the close supervision of experienced dentists. We offer dental services in a state-of-the-art facility, and as a nationally recognized leader in dental research, we\u2019re at the cutting edge of new trends and technology in oral healthcare. Also, language interpreter services are available to all patients at every visit. Unlike many private dental practices, we\u2019re always accepting new patients. Request your appointment online today.<\/a><\/p>\n

Highlighted Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dentures<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Are you missing most or all your teeth? Are the dentures that you are wearing now loose fitting? You might need implant-retained dentures<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Implants<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Are you missing a single back tooth? You might be able to replace it with a dental implant.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What to Expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Your first appointment will be a three-hour appointment during which a student dentist, under the supervision of faculty, will complete a detailed medical history and complete a thorough dental examination to determine if your specific treatment needs are appropriate for the educational mission of the School. In addition to this examination, we will also take X-rays and possibly take models of your teeth.<\/p>\n

If time allows, we will give you a complete treatment plan at this first appointment. Otherwise, the plan will be completed at the next visit along with a cleaning. Once a plan is agreed to, we can schedule an appointment to begin treatment.<\/p>\n

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1) Check-in & Registration<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

When you arrive at the dental school, check in with the patient coordinator at the reception desk. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to complete your registration paperwork and medical history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2) Medical & Dental History and Screening<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

During your first appointment, your provider will conduct a short examination to assess your dental health and will also review your medical and dental history to ensure that we have an accurate and comprehensive understanding of your oral health needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3) X-Rays (if applicable)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

If you have not had your recent x-rays completed, we will complete a full set of x-rays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4) Ongoing Treatment<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

After your screening and x-rays are completed and you have been accepted as a patient at the School, we will assign you to a student dentist for ongoing treatment and schedule your initial appointments. Subsequent appointments are typically three hours long in order to provide a comprehensive level of care. We will schedule your follow-up appointments at the end of your first appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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5) Specialty Consultation (if applicable)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Depending on the results of your screening and the complexity of your treatment needs, we may refer you to one of our specialty departments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Book an Appointment with us! New patients: Call 617-358-8310 to schedule an appointment Request Appointment Existing patients: 5th Floor Treatment Center: 617-358-8340 6th Floor Treatment Center: 617-358-8350 Overview Services: Cleanings, Fillings, Bridges and single crowns, Periodontal care, Dentures and Implants Referral: Not required Provider Level: Student Dentist under Faculty Supervision Floor: 4,5,6 Insurance\/Payment: Delta Dental […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21543,"featured_media":0,"parent":228,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dental\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/59832"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dental\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dental\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dental\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21543"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dental\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59832"}],"version-history":[{"count":38,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dental\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/59832\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":64928,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dental\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/59832\/revisions\/64928"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dental\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/228"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dental\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59832"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}