Louisiana State University
School of Dentistry
1100 Florida Avenue
New Orleans, LA  70119
504-619-8700

The Louisiana State University  Dental School supports Preventive Dentistry

PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY

WHY IS PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY IMPORTANT AND WHEN SHOULD
YOU START?

Preventive Dentistry means a healthy smile that requires fewer visits to the Dentist:

1. Eating becomes more enjoyable because healthy mouths chew more easily
   and gain more nutrients from the foods they eat.
2. You can also speak more quickly and clearly.
3. People with healthier mouths have a better chance of general health, because disease in the mouth can endanger the rest of the body.
4. A healthy mouth is more attractive, and you can have confidence that you are putting forth your best appearance.
5. Preventive Dentistry is the first step to becoming cavity-free.

Preventive dentistry begins Regular Tooth brushing.
The earlier your dental visit, the better the chance of preventing dental disease and reducing your time in the Dentist’s Chair
Visit your dentist for a complete examination to lay the foundations for having the best in dental health.

Overview I The First Appointment I Subsequent Appointments I Emergency Care
Payment Options I Patient Rights I Important Phone Numbers I Directions & Parking

The first appointment consists of an oral health assessment, which includes an oral exam and possibly x-rays. LSUSD faculty will then review a patient's record to determine if students are able to provide the oral health care required and/or if the treatment offers students the appropriate learning opportunities. Please remember that the School of Dentistry's primary mission is education.

If accepted into the program, the initial appointment fee is $100.00 and can be paid by cash, personal check, VISA or MASTERCARD. No dental treatment is provided during this examination.

Children age 13 and under can be seen in the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic. For a screening appointment call (504) 941-8201 (age 0-6) or 941-8196 (age 7-13). Minors age 14-17 are treated in the adult clinics by appointment and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for each appointment.

The following information is required on the first appointment:

• physician's name, phone number and address;
• Social Security number;
• list of any medications patient is taking.

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