Patient Care

Need Emergency Care?

• Make An Appointment

Patient-Centered Care

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM) provides a full range of oral health services while training the next generation of dentists. Our student and faculty providers strive to deliver care that highlights the importance of clinicians and patients working together. We emphasize communication, compassion and collaboration and work to educate patients about treatment options and preventive care. We respect patients’ values, including their cultural and religious beliefs. At our clinics, we offer high-quality care which, when provided by predoctoral students, is much more affordable than private practices. But services are not free. RSDM accepts Medicaid plans, but we do not accept private insurance. To schedule an initial appointment and evaluation call 973-972-4242. If you experience delays due to high call volume or email rsdmscreening@sdm.rutgers.edu.

Meeting Your Needs

I AM A NEW PATIENT

First Visit: What To Expect 
Como Ser Paciente En RSDM 
COVID-19 Safety Precautions 
Emergency Care 
Fees and Insurance 
Missed Appointments Policy

I AM A RETURNING PATIENT

Make an Appointment 
Find a Clinic 
Participate In A Research Study 

I AM A DENTIST

Send Referral Information
Contact Info for Clinics 
Rutgers University Diagnostic Services 

Clinics

Patients will be assigned to a clinic based on the complexity of their case.

Student Clinics

Third and fourth-year students at the dental school provide dental care while supervised by RSDM faculty, who are licensed dentists. Services are normally less expensive than other clinics, but wait times may be longer.
Call 973-972-4242 to make an appointment.

Graduate Specialty Clinics

Providers are licensed dentists with a DMD or DDS degree who are either residents or postgraduate students training to specialize in a particular field of dentistry. These clinics typically charge fees that are much less than a standard private dental clinic but more than the student clinics.
Call 973-972-4242 to make an appointment.

Rutgers Health University Dental Associates

At Rutgers Health University Dental Associates, faculty dentists provide dental care directly to patients in a private-practice setting rather than overseeing student practitioners. The licensed dentists and specialists at Rutgers Health University Dental Associates are experts in their field. Fees are similar to a private dental practice and most insurances are accepted.
Newark: 973-972-4242 Ext. #4
New Brunswick: 732-235-5050

Specialty Clinics

To reach a specialty clinic, dial 973-972-4242 and follow the prompts. Press #3 for the menu of clinic extensions, which are also listed below.

Special Care

Treatment of patients with physical and mental disabilities.

Phone: 973-972-4242 Ext. #6

General Dentistry

Routine and basic dental care.

Phone: 973-972-4242

Pediatric Dentistry

Routine and specialized care for children from infancy to age 13.

Phone: 973-972-4242 Ext. #5

Periodontics

Prevention and treatment of gum disease, including implant dentistry.

Phone: 973-972-4242 Ext. #9

Prosthodontics

Esthetic and reconstructive dentistry including crowns, bridges, dentures and implants.

Phone: 973-972-4242 Ext. #8

General Practice Residency Clinic

Services range from routine treatments to advanced procedures.

Phone: 973-972-4242

Endodontics

Root canals and treatment for problems with dental tissue.

Phone: 973-972-4242 Ext. #2

Orofacial Pain

Diagnosis and treatment of chronic headaches, toothaches and pain of the face and jaw.

Phone: 973-972-4242

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Tooth extraction and surgery of the mouth and face.

Phone: 973-972-4242 Ext. #3

Oral Medicine

Care for patients with chronic health conditions.

Phone: 973-972-4242 Ext. #7

Orthodontics

Braces, correction of tooth and jaw alignment.

Phone: 973-972-4242 Ext. #4