Alabama

University of Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham
School of Dentistry
1919 7th Avenue, South
Suite 406
Birmingham, AL 35294-007
205-934-3000

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Patient Information

How to Become a Patient at The University of Alabama atBirmingham School of Dentistry

Thank you for your interest in the UAB School of Dentistry. We hope you will find this information helpful in answering any questions you may have about the School and its services. Should you need additional information, please call (205) 934-3000.

Our Mission

The mission of the UAB School of Dentistry is to continually improve the well being and oral health of the people. Dental service to the public is a very important part of the teaching program at the UAB School of Dentistry. It serves a twofold purpose:

1. To train dentists for private offices, hospitals, the armed forces, and public health agencies.

2. To meet, in part, the dental needs of the community.

General Information

Treatment at the UAB School of Dentistry is rendered by students under the supervision of faculty members. Only patients whose dental needs match our clinical program objectives and have the necessary time for treatment are accepted as new patients. A screening visit is necessary to determine if your dental treatment can be managed by our clinical programs.

Research is an important part of the UAB School of Dentistry’s program. Faculty members, graduate students, and dental students are engaged in research work on diseases of the mouth, teeth, improved methods of treatment, dental materials, and equipment. As a result of such research in the School and in other similar institutions, the quality of dental service available to people everywhere is improving constantly.

Adult Patient Registration Process

If you have a dental emergency during clinic hours and are in need of urgent care, patients are registered on a walk in basis. For the morning clinic, registration is held from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and for the afternoon clinic, registration is held from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.

If you are interested in becoming a new patient for routine comprehensive care, please call 205-934-2700 or 205-934-3000 between the hours
of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to make an appointment.

Pediatric Patient Registration Process

For patients under the age of 12, please call 205-975-1088 for information about the Pediatric Dental Clinic.

Student Assignments

Following a patient’s initial examination, if the patient’s dental needs meet the School’s clinical program objectives, then the patient will be assigned to a student. An initial treatment plan will be outlined for the patient with the estimated fees listed for each treatment.

All work is carefully supervised by a faculty member. This review process causes the treatment to take longer than in a private practice. Patients are asked to be available at least one-half day each week for appointments. In most cases, many appointments are needed. If you cannot devote a considerable amount of time for your appointments, we suggest that you see a private practice dentist.

Fees

Payment is due at the time of service and may be paid by cash, check, or credit card.

UAB Dental Group

If you would prefer to be seen by a UAB dental faculty member, please contact the UAB Dental Group. You can schedule an appointment by calling (205) 934-2340. The UAB Dental Group is comprised of full-time faculty members who see patients in a private practice setting.

Patient Information FAQs

How do I become a patient at the UAB School of Dentistry?

Adult Patients

If you have a dental emergency during clinic hours and are in need of urgent care, patients are registered on a walk in basis. For the morning clinic, registration is from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and for the afternoon clinic from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.

If you are interested in becoming a new patient for routine comprehensive care, please call 205-934-3000 or 205-934-2700 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to make an appointment. If your dental needs match the school’s clinical program objectives, you will be accepted as a new patient and assigned to a dental student.

Pediatric Patients

For patients under the age of 12, please call 205-934-4546 for an appointment.

What are your clinic hours for new patients?

Clinic hours for emergency dental patients are from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Routine comprehensive care is by appointment only Monday through Friday.

Is there an initial registration fee?

An $85 deposit will be charged for a new patient’s routine comprehensive care examination and the necessary x-rays. Typically, an emergency patient is referred to another specialty clinic in the school during the patient’s first visit. That clinic will require additional payments for services rendered beyond the $85 deposit on that day.

What are the advantages of receiving dental treatment at the UAB School of Dentistry?

Fees at the School are generally lower than the fees charged in a private dental practice.
All procedures are overseen by faculty members.

Where are you located?

The UAB School of Dentistry is located at 1919 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL. The main entrance is on 7th Avenue South between 19th and 20th Streets.

Where is the most convenient place to park?

Public parking is available in Deck 3 at University Boulevard (formerly 8th Avenue South) and 19th Street South. The entrance to the deck is on University Boulevard between 19th and 20th Streets. There is a fee for this parking.
Handicapped meter parking is located on 7th Avenue South at the front of the UAB School of Dentistry building.

Directions, Parking & Map

I-65 South Bound

Exit 4th Avenue South (Exit #259-B). Stay on 4th Avenue South to 19th Street South. Turn right onto 19th Street South, go three blocks to 7th Avenue South. Turn left onto 7th Avenue South.

I-65 North Bound

Exit onto University Blvd. also know as 8th Avenue South. Follow 8th Avenue South to 19th Street South. Turn left onto 19th Street South. Go one block and turn right onto 7th Avenue South.

From Hwy 280, Elton. B. Stephens, and Red Mountain Expressway

Take the 8th Avenue South exit also know as University Blvd. Merge right onto 8th Avenue South. Follow 8th Avenue South to 20th Street South, turn right onto 20th Street South. Take 20th Street South to 7th Avenue South and turn left onto 7th Avenue South.

From I- 20/59

Exit #126A Carraway Blvd. Follow the ramp onto Hwy 31/280. Take the 8th Avenue South exit. At the end of the exit turn right follow 8th Avenue South to 19th Street South and turn right onto 19th Street South. Go one block and turn right onto 7th Avenue South.

Parking

Public parking is available in Deck 3 at University Boulevard (formerly 8th Avenue) and 19th Street South. The entrance to the deck is on University Boulevard between 19th and 20th Streets.
Handicapped meter parking is located on 7th Avenue South at the front of the dental school building.