University of Michigan School of Dentistry
1011 North University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078
734-763-6933
The University of Michigan 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:
- Eating becomes more enjoyable because healthy mouths chew more easily
and gain more nutrients from the foods they eat. - You can also speak more quickly and clearly.
- People with healthier mouths have a better chance of general health, because disease in the mouth can endanger the rest of the body.
- A healthy mouth is more attractive, and you can have confidence that you are putting forth your best appearance.
- 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.
Patients
- Becoming a patient
- Copy of Records
- Dental Faculty Associates
- What to bring
- Where to go
- Costs
- Contact us
- Privacy / HIPAA
- Braces
- Children's Dental Care
- Cleaning
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Crowns & Bridges
- Dental Implants
- Dentures & Partials
- Extractions
- Fillings
- Gum Treatment
- Oral Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Root Canals
- Sleep Apnea
- Special Needs
- Teeth Whitening
- TMJ / TMD
- Veneers
If you would like to be a patient and are seeking care by a student dentist, you must first make an appointment in the Patient Admitting and Emergency Services (PAES) Clinic.
Please call our Appointment and Information Center at 734-763-6933 or toll free 888-707-2500.
We follow the University's academic schedule. Appointments may not be available during holidays and breaks.
Children must not be left unattended in the waiting room and will not be permitted in clinical areas for their own safety and the safety of our patients. If you choose to bring children along to the School of Dentistry, please make certain that they adequate supervision.
PAES Clinic faculty will evaluate your dental needs to determine which program can best provide your dental care. X-rays are usually taken at this time. After your appointment in the PAES clinic, you will be contacted by a student dentist or specialty resident for a second appointment. At your second appointment, you will receive a comprehensive oral examination and a treatment plan. In addition, we will provide an estimate of the time required and cost of the recommended treatment.
The Pediatric Dentistry Clinic treats children under 14 years of age. Please call 734-764-1523 to make an appointment for an initial examination.
If you would like to be a patient of the dental faculty practice (Dental Faculty Associates), call 734-764-3155 to schedule an appointment.
The Dental Faculty Associates will address all of your oral health needs, as well as those of your family. Our office operates in much the same manner as any private practice. You and your family are treated exclusively by dentists who are on the faculty of the University of Michigan's School of Dentistry. This practice is distinct from the student clinics at the School.
Support Dental Education
If you would like to be a patient and are seeking care by a student dentist, you must first make an appointment in the Patient Admitting and Emergency Services (PAES) Clinic.
Please call our Appointment and Information Center at 734-763-6933 or toll free 888-707-2500.
We follow the University's academic schedule. Appointments may not be available during holidays and breaks.
Children must not be left unattended in the waiting room and will not be permitted in clinical areas for their own safety and the safety of our patients. If you choose to bring children along to the School of Dentistry, please make certain that they adequate supervision.
PAES Clinic faculty will evaluate your dental needs to determine which program can best provide your dental care. X-rays are usually taken at this time. After your appointment in the PAES clinic, you will be contacted by a student dentist or specialty resident for a second appointment. At your second appointment, you will receive a comprehensive oral examination and a treatment plan. In addition, we will provide an estimate of the time required and cost of the recommended treatment.
The Pediatric Dentistry Clinic treats children under 14 years of age. Please call 734-764-1523 to make an appointment for an initial examination.
If you would like to be a patient of the dental faculty practice (Dental Faculty Associates), call 734-764-3155 to schedule an appointment.
What to Bring
You will need to bring your identification card (driver's license or state-issued ID card), as well as any dental and/or medical insurance information. If you have a referral or x-rays from another dentist or physician, please bring the documents with you.
The following forms can be printed and completed by you prior to your appointment.
Emergency Care