Dental Screening
UTHSCSA Dental School

Welcome to the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA) Dental School Online Screening Application. Each year we provide treatment to more than 3,000 patients in our pre-doctoral clinic. We screen individuals year-round to identify potential patients.

Your first visit to the school will be for dental screening.  During the screening visit we will determine whether your treatment could be performed by a dental student.  If your treatment needs match our students’ need for experience and the current patient's they are treating, you will be assigned to a student for care. After being assigned to a student, you will be contacted to set up an admissions appointment where the student will do a comprehensive examination and treatment plan. If your treatment needs are not appropriate to our pre-doctoral program you may be referred to our graduate or specialty clinics.

The information from your screening appointment will be kept on file for 1 year. You will be contacted as soon as an appointment is available. Unfortunately, not all individuals who are screened will be accepted as patients. It is always your option to seek care outside the school, particularly if you have an urgent need for care.

Your expectations as a patient 

- You must be available 1/2 day a week for treatment
- You must make all scheduled appointments
- You may be dismissed if you fail multiple appointments 

Where is the Dental School located?
The Dental School is located on the UTHSCSA Campus at 7703 Floyd Curl Drive in the Medical Center area at the intersection of Medical Drive and Floyd Curl Drive.

Who is eligible for care at the Dental School?
Almost everyone is eligible for care at the Dental School. However, if you have very complex dental needs or if you have complicated medical problems you may be advised that treatment at the pre-doctoral clinic will not be possible.   Conversely, if you have very minor dental needs you may not be selected as a patient

How much does it cost?
You will pay $10 for the screening appointment.  That fee includes any X-rays ordered by the supervising dentist at that session.  If you are accepted as a patient and assigned to a student, you will be presented with a written treatment plan that lists all anticipated costs.   The fees you will be charged in our pre-doctoral program are significantly lower than in a private practice.  The fees you will be charged in our post-doctoral clinics are somewhat higher than in the pre-doctoral program but still lower than in private practice.

When do I pay?
You are expected to pay by cash, check, or credit card on or before the day services are rendered, based on the type of procedures you need.  If you have dental insurance, we can help you file your claim.

What can I expect if I become a patient at the Dental School?
- You will receive a comprehensive examination including X-rays. (Note: A small number of patients will be approved for limited care and will not receive a comprehensive exam.) 
- You will receive treatment by a student under the supervision of a licensed dentist faculty member.
- Your appointments may be longer than normal at a private office because of the close supervision. 
- Completion of all your treatment may require more visits than in a private practice.

How can I become a patient at the Dental School?
If you wish to request a screening appointment, please fill out and submit the “Request For Screening” by clicking the link below. The Website is secure and the information that you submit will be used by the Dental School only.  Thank you for your interest in becoming a patient.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a patient at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA) Dental School.  In order to identify your dental needs, please fill out the brief questionnaire below:

first name1  last name1 

Date of Birth 1  (mm/dd/yyyy)

address 

city  state  ZIP 

daytime phone no.2  cell phone no.2 

e-mail address2 

Time you would be available for screening appointment:

Which of the following conditions apply to you?  Check all that apply:

I know, or have been told that,

I have cavities that need to be filled

I have problems with my gums

I have teeth that are loose

I need tooth extractions

I need root canal treatment

I have a single missing tooth that needs to be replaced

I have several missing teeth that need to be replaced

I need caps or crowns for one or more teeth

I have no teeth and I need dentures

All my teeth are missing

I'm interested in braces

Other comments (type below):

This correspondence will be kept on file for a period of one year.  During that period you may be contacted for a screening appointment.  The fee for the screening is ten dollars that you will pay at the first appointment.  A radiograph will be made and you will be advised of your dental needs.  Although we cannot guarantee that we can provide treatment, knowing and understanding your dental needs will assist you in making informed decision about your dental care.    

If you become a patient of record, you will be assigned to a student who will manage your oral health care.  All treatment that you receive will be accomplished under the supervision of a