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Student Clinics
The Louisiana State
University Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry (LSUSD), founded
in 1966, is the only dental school in the state and educates over 80%
of the dentists practicing in Louisiana today. Since its inception, the
school has educated 2,036 dentists, 955 dental hygienists, and 236
dental laboratory technologists. Each year, LSUSD students and
residents are responsible for nearly 100,000 patient visits in 24 locations, many of
which are in underserved areas. Predoctoral and graduate dental
students provide the care under the supervision of LSUSD faculty.
To become a patient at
the LSUSD main clinic (1100 Florida Avenue), please call (504) 619-8770
Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) to schedule a screening
appointment. Children age 13 and under can receive dental care through
the LSUSD Department of Pediatric Dentistry. For children ages 6 and
under, call (504) 841-8201; for children ages 7-13, call (504)
841-8196. Patients interested in orthodontic care, please call the
LSUSD Department of Orthodontics for a screening appointment in early January of
each year at (504) 619-8572.
Due to increased demand
for dental care at LSUSD, an immediate appointment may not be possible.
However, children can obtain an appointment relatively quickly through
the Department of Pediatric Dentistry. Dental care is not provided free
of charge; LSUSD student fees are typically about 50% of the cost of
private dental care. The dental school offers handicap accessibility
and parking.
Please note that children
may not be left unattended in the reception areas during a parent's
appointment. Childcare services are not provided by LSUSD, and children
may enter the treatment area only for their own dental appointments.
Please make the necessary arrangements if you have children.
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