New York University
College of Dentistry
345 East 24th Street
New York, NY  10010-4099
212-998-9800

 Access NYU Dental: http://www.nyu.edu/dental/patientinfo/plans.html

NYU College of Dentistry (NYUCD) endeavors through its faculty, students and alumni to improve the health of the highly diverse populations in New York City and around the world. NYUCD provides quality, affordable patient care to New Yorkers of all ages and from all walks of life.

Each year more than 275,000 patient visits are made to NYUCD clinics, which provide comprehensive care for the most multicultural, multiethnic patient population in the nation. In addition, the College of Dentistry:

• Conducts a mobile dental care program, Smiling Faces, Going Places, which travels to medically-underserved areas throughout New York City to provide critically needed dental services;
• Operates the only dental school-based clinical research center in the U.S. that provides beds for 24-hour patient monitoring;
• Is a national leader in oral cancer awareness and prevention, tissue engineering, dental implants, and terrorism preparedness; and
• Sponsors a media-driven consumer education campaign, “Ask Your Dentist,” plus free oral cancer and oral health screenings for thousands of New Yorkers annually.

Dental care at the College of Dentistry is primarily performed by dental students under the close supervision of experienced faculty dentists. Every stage of treatment is checked and evaluated to ensure that you receive the highest quality care.

The College of Dentistry also trains general dentists to become specialists, and depending on the complexities of your condition, it is possible that your care would be provided in one of these specialty programs.

Patient care in all phases of specialty and general dentistry is also provided by distinguished faculty on a fee-for-service basis. Patients who wish to be treated by faculty in a private practice environment may visit the NYU Faculty Practices at the NYU Medical Center or in Greenwich Village.

Patient Information

1. How do I become a patient at the College of Dentistry?

Our main entrance is located at the corner of 24th Street and First Avenue. Our patient registration area is located on the main floor of the lobby. To schedule an appointment, please call (212) 998-9872. Appointments for new patients are available Monday through Friday.

2. What is the cost of treatment at The College of Dentistry?

NYUCD is licensed by the state of New York to accept most Medicaid HMO insurance programs. For a complete list of programs, please see Plans Accepted.

For all treatment that is provided in the dental school, there will be associated fees. After you have received a treatment plan, the fees will be discussed and you will be able to make comfortable financial arrangements. You will generally find that our fees are lower than those of a private practice.

If you have dental insurance:
We welcome patients with insurance coverage. We do not, however, have the resources to file and manage claims with insurance companies. Patients are therefore responsible to file their own claims. To assist you in obtaining reimbursement from your insurance company, the College of Dentistry's staff will provide all the necessary information, including x-rays and a description of services, to include/attach to your insurance claim form.

Most dental plans will reimburse you up to an annual maximum of $1,000 to $1,500. Because our fees are generally about one half of the average fees in the New York City area, your benefit dollar will go much further at the NYU College of Dentistry.

All patients are responsible for payment for their dental treatment directly to NYUCD. The insurance company will send you the reimbursement.

NYUCD can help you make payment arrangements for your dental treatment. We have a variety of payment options available. The Clinic Manager in your Group Practice will discuss all of this with you in detail after the student doctor has determined your treatment needs.

3. What happens at the first appointment?

After registering you as a patient, we will perform any necessary X rays and a complete examination.

4. How long is the first appointment?

Your initial visit must be scheduled. It will last approximately two hours and will include registration and appropriate x-rays. A second two-hour visit will be required to complete a comprehensive oral examination and inform you of our findings and diagnosis, at which time we can discuss various treatment options.

5. When are appointments available and how long are they?

Appointments are held in two-hour blocks and are available Monday through Thursday at 8:30 am, 10:45 am, 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm and on Fridays at 8:30 am, 10:45 am and 2pm.

6. Who provides my treatment?

NYUCD trains future dentists, therefore the person providing your treatment will be a dental student who has advanced to the patient- treatment phase of their training. All care is closely supervised by expert faculty to ensure you are getting the best care possible.

NYUCD also trains general dentists to become specialists, and depending on the complexities of your condition, it is possible that these specialists may contribute to your care. The specialists in training also work under the direct supervision of expert faculty specialists.

7. What documents are required at the initial visit?

Please note that photo identification is required to enter the College of Dentistry.

Photo identification: (if any of these identification sources do not include the patient's current address, a second form of identification is required which includes the current address (example: a utility bill).

• Driver's License
• Non-driver's ID (issued by the Dept. of Motor Vehicles)
• Medicaid card with photo
• School or employer ID
• Passport

Non-photo identification: (if the patient does not have a photo ID, then TWP forms of ID must be presented):

• Medicaid card without photo
• Insurance card
• Credit card
• Utility or rent bill
• Library card.

8. What are the College of Dentistry's hours of operation?

General Clinic Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 AM-8:00 PM (last appointment 6:00 PM)
Friday 8:30 AM-4:00 PM (last appointment 2:00 PM)

How to get to The NYU Dental School

Travel Directions to the New York University College of Dentistry

For detailed information on travelling to and from local airports:
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey - http://www.panynj.gov/ 

For information on trains, subways and buses, including maps and schedules:
New York Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) - http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/

Lexington Avenue Subway
Local to 23rd Street Station. Walk east to First Avenue and north to 24th Street to the College 
of Dentistry.

Seventh Avenue Subway
Local to 23rd Street Station. Walk east or take 23rd Street crosstown bus to First Avenue. Walk north to 24th Street to the College of Dentistry.

Broadway Subway
Local to 23rd Street Station. Walk east to First Avenue and north to 24th Street to the College of Dentistry.

Sixth or Eighth Avenue Subway
Local to 23rd Street Station. Walk east or take 23rd Street crosstown bus to First Avenue. Walk north to 24th Street to the College of Dentistry.

First, Second, and Third Avenue Buses
First and Third Avenue buses run north. Second Avenue bus runs south. To 24th Street. Walk to the College of Dentistry.

Lincoln Tunnel
NJ Turnpike, Rts. 3, 1, and 9 to Lincoln Tunnel; Downtown exit 30–34th Street; make left on 34th or 30th Street; right turn on Ninth Avenue; make left onto 23rd Street; take 23rd Street to First Avenue; make left onto 24th Street to the College of Dentistry.

Holland Tunnel
NJ Turnpike, Rts. 1 and 9 to Holland Tunnel; Uptown exit (Hudson Street turns into Eighth Avenue); make right turn onto 23rd Street; take 23rd Street to First Avenue. Make left onto 24th Street to the College of Dentistry.

Weather Emergencies
Main Switchboard: (212) 998-1212 
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 
Radio Stations WINS, WABC, WCBS, WNBC, or WOR for University closings.

From La Guardia Airport
Take Carey bus from arrivals area. Bus runs daily into the city every 20 minutes from 7 a.m. to midnight. (718) 632-0506.

From Kennedy Airport
Take Carey bus at any arrivals terminal. Bus runs daily into the city every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to midnight.
or
Take the Air Train to Jamaica. take the E train to 23rd Street Station. Walk east or take 23rd Street crosstown bus to First Avenue. Walk north to 24th Street to the College of Dentistry.
(718) 632-0506.

From Newark Airport
Take Olympia Trails bus at all arrival terminals. Buses run daily into the city every 15 minutes from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. (212) 964-6233.
or
Take the Air Train to Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station to connect to NJ Transit. take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station. take a local train to 23rd Street Station. Walk east or take 23rd Street crosstown bus to First Avenue. Walk North to 24th Street to the College of Dentistry

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