Boston University Dental Health Center

The Boston University Dental Health Center is a dental clinic operated as part of Boston University, located at 635 Albany Street in Boston’s South End neighborhood. The center provides dental care to patients through a clinical education model in which dental students, supervised by licensed faculty clinicians, deliver a comprehensive range of dental services at the South End campus in the 02118 zip code.

General dental services at the BU Dental Health Center include routine examinations, professional cleanings, X-rays, fluoride treatments, and oral cancer screening. Faculty supervision is present throughout all patient care, and cases are reviewed at key stages before treatment proceeds. The educational model emphasizes thoroughness, and appointments are structured accordingly.

Restorative and specialty dental services are also available within the BU dental program. Fillings, crowns, root canal treatment, periodontal care, and removable prosthetics are among the services provided as part of the clinical curriculum. Patients who require services across multiple specialty areas can often be accommodated within the same facility, which houses faculty practitioners across dental disciplines.

New patients at the BU Dental Health Center should be prepared for appointments that are longer than those at private practices, reflecting the educational pace of a dental school clinic. Faculty review at each treatment step adds time to appointments, but it also provides an additional layer of clinical oversight. Patients who benefit most from this model are those who have flexible scheduling and value comprehensive, methodical care.

Albany Street in the South End is accessible by the MBTA, with the East Berkeley/Albany Street area served by bus routes and within reasonable distance of the Orange Line. The BU Medical Campus is a significant healthcare hub in the South End, with Boston Medical Center across the street.

Patients interested in dental care through the Boston University Dental Health Center can find contact information on this page. The center is located at 635 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118.

The BU Medical Campus on Albany Street is adjacent to Boston Medical Center and is a significant healthcare and education hub in the South End. Patients who are open to the dental school model—longer appointment times, faculty-supervised care, and reduced fees—may find the BU Dental Health Center a practical option for general and restorative dental services. Contact information for the center is available on this page for patients interested in scheduling an intake appointment at 635 Albany Street.