Orthodontics Advanced Education Clinic
Description of Care
The specialty of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics is responsible for the diagnosis,
prevention, and treatment of poor bite and crooked teeth or malocclusion. Treatment
of malocclusion involves the application of force to the teeth through orthodontic
appliances, or braces. The force moves the teeth to the desired new position within
the mouth.
The Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the LSUHSC School of Dentistry (LSUSD) treats both children and adults with a wide range of malocclusions ranging from fairly simple problems requiring only minor tooth movement procedures to complex problems requiring comprehensive orthodontics. Eight residents under the guidance of the attending facultymember treat patients in the clinic.
Become a Patient
The department screens patients year round by appointment only for acceptance into
the teaching clinic. A resident and faculty member evaluate the orthodontic problems
of potential patients. The patient's responsibilities and dental school fees are explained
at this screening visit to those with cases of good teaching value. Patients who accept
the responsibilities are registered in the clinic and typically begin treatment in
the fall of the same year they were screened.
Individuals interested in becoming an orthodontic patient at LSUSD should call to make a screening appointment as a new patient. Please call 504-619-8572.
Treatment Fees
Payment for orthodontic treatment in the advanced education clinic is required in full prior to initiation of treatment. One-third of the treatment fee is required to reserve
the patient's acceptance into the clinic. The remaining amount is due in two equal
payments within 90 days.
Treatment in another department at LSUSD requires additional fees.
Location
The orthodontic clinic is located on the 4th floor of the LSUSD Clinic Building.
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.