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UB School of Dental Medicine / UB Dental

University-affiliated teaching clinic, supervised care

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(716) 262-9750WebsiteUpdated Aug 12, 2026

About UB School of Dental Medicine / UB Dental

UB Dental is the patient-care arm of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, sitting on Main Street in University Heights. Care here is delivered by supervised dental students and residents under the direct oversight of licensed faculty dentists, which is a different model from a private practice. Visits take longer because the work is being learned and checked, but the cost is substantially lower — for routine fillings and basic restorative care, this is genuinely the most affordable path in the Buffalo metro for patients without strong dental insurance.

Cavity treatment is one of the most common procedures here. Students handle tooth-colored composite fillings under faculty review, with the supervising dentist signing off on the diagnostic call, the cavity preparation, and the final restoration. The clinic covers single-surface and multi-surface fillings, replacement work when an old filling fails, and the kind of routine restorative dentistry that makes up the curriculum. Beyond fillings, services include cleanings, exams, extractions, root canal treatment, dentures, and crowns — all delivered through the same teaching model and at reduced fees.

If you've been quoted a number for a filling at a private practice that doesn't fit your budget, a screening visit here will tell you whether the same work can be done through the teaching clinic.

Patients searching for cavity filling near me in Buffalo, tooth-colored fillings in Buffalo, NY, or composite filling cost in Buffalo who are price-sensitive often start here. The tradeoffs are honest — longer chair time, the possibility of a slightly less polished bedside manner, and scheduling that runs on the academic calendar. For uninsured Buffalo residents and students themselves, this University Heights teaching clinic is the affordable starting point. Walk-in availability is usually limited because students' schedules are tied to academic terms, so calling ahead and being prepared to come in during the day matters here more than at a private practice. The savings versus private-practice fees are typically the largest in the region for routine restorative work.

UB Dental is the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine's teaching clinic in University Heights, where supervised dental students provide routine care including fillings at reduced fees compared with private practice.

Clinic Details

Parking

Paid parking lot

Best Known For

Root Canal Treatment, Dental Crowns, Dentures, Emergency Dental Care, Tooth-Colored Fillings

Business Hours

Monday
9:00 AM11:15 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM11:15 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM11:15 PM
Thursday(Today)
9:00 AM11:15 PM
Friday
9:00 AM11:15 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM11:15 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM11:15 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is UB School of Dental Medicine / UB Dental located?
UB School of Dental Medicine / UB Dental is a dental practice in Buffalo, New York (ZIP 14215).
What services does UB School of Dental Medicine / UB Dental offer?
It is a general dental practice offering preventive, restorative, and cosmetic care for patients of every age.
Does the practice treat children and adults?
Yes. The office sees patients of all ages for routine and ongoing dental care.
Can the practice handle dental emergencies?
Yes. The practice sees patients for urgent dental problems that cannot wait, including pain, broken teeth, and lost fillings.
How do I book an appointment at UB School of Dental Medicine / UB Dental?
Use this page to contact UB School of Dental Medicine / UB Dental directly with a question or to request an appointment.

Location

Services Offered

Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment removes infected tissue from inside a tooth, relieving pain and saving a tooth that might otherwise need extraction.

Dental Crowns

A dental crown caps a tooth that is cracked, heavily decayed, or weakened, restoring its shape, strength, and everyday function.

Dentures

Dentures rebuild a smile after several teeth are lost, restoring the ability to eat and speak. UB School of Dental Medicine / UB Dental fits both full and partial dentures.

Emergency Dentistry

Emergency dental care addresses urgent problems such as a severe toothache, a broken tooth, or a lost filling, with prompt attention to relieve pain.

Dental Fillings

Tooth-colored fillings repair teeth affected by decay, restoring shape and function with material matched to the natural tooth.

Other services

InvisalignVeneersWisdom Teeth RemovalTooth Decay TreatmentAffordable Dental Care

Reviews

120 reviews

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S***3 days ago

Affordable professional. My daughter's mouth pain is slowly vanishing while her smile straightens and corrects. Couldn't be happier with dr Kyle. He's been amazing with my daughter connecting with her and making this experience one she looks forward to than dreading.

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D***3 weeks ago

They always take my mental health into consideration. Ill never go to another dentist

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J***2 months ago

Absolutely terrible. My daughter has now had her appointment canceled 4 times since the end of last year. The receptionist has told me every time that all the drs are sick. Every other month your entire office is sick? This place is a JOKE. At two different passed appointments we were told wrong info and sent on our way. The first time we went to have a baby tooth removed, the “dr” told me there was no baby tooth. I had to make an appointment at stellar for the BABY tooth to be pulled after. The second time we went for an expose and bond and the “dr” tried to tell me we would be better off pulling the tooth that ortho was trying to move into place for braces. That wasn’t orthos plan and was never mentioned by anyone else. If you like wasting time at appointments, canceling appointments over and over for lies and talking to “drs” that have no clue what they are talking about, choose here!

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E***2 months ago

The people were super nice there, I got an iv in my hand and its the first time I had no bruising at all with an iv, it felt like 5 minutes to get all 4 of my wisdome teeth out on anesthesia and the whole experience wasn't as bad as I thought id be honestly, they even gave me stickers and a stress ball n even put my nose piercing back in for me because I was afraid of it closing up , overall I definitely recommend this place they did a super good job its just the after math that was the worst pain honestly 🤪

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d***3 months ago

The work I have had done there has been excellent! having spent thousands prior to coming here they have improved my smile by leaps and bounds! I highly recommend UB dental for excellent care, compassion and their correction work has been outstanding!

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J***4 months ago

My fiance has a tooth literally crumbling apart and they just all say in a condescending tone...ohhh thats unfortunate, well we won't be able to see you for almost a year. Then they make it incredibly hard to get your own medical records to take to another dentist. They mail you a release form. Then you mail it back. And wait for them to mail you the records. Keeping the patients in even more pain and longer is their only specialty

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J***5 months ago

I participated in the veterans day of smiles event on March 6 2026. I was very happy with the entire experience. The staff and students were very professional and very thorough. I would go here for my dental care.

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W***7 months ago

Got referred here for some extractions lady calls to set up appointment but couldnt get one because she said that I missed a appointment I try to explain to her that I have never had appointment threw them this was the first time that I have even talk to them about appointment she sent me to her boss to talk about what was going on left voice mail they haven't reach back out it ben 2 months ppl say good thing about there visits but I cant say the same because of some one mix information up hopefully they reach out an got that straight up so I can get my surgery done

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M***9 months ago

*this review applies to people with healthy teeth seeking cleaning/maintenance and not necessarily to advanced dental work/fillings/drilling/etc.* I did not have a good experience here. First and foremost, this is advertised as a low-cost alternative to traditional dentistry. However, once you add up the cost of all the required exams and services, it's actually more expensive than a regular dentist. I do not have dental insurance, and the cost of an exam and cleaning with x-rays at UB is $160. What they don't tell you is that they require x-rays at each 6-month exam (you can't just get a cleaning without them) so the YEARLY cost of maintenance at this dental SCHOOL is $320. That is actually MORE than it costs to get an ACTUAL DENTIST (you can get semi-annual cleanings and x-rays with exams for $275/year at one local dentist that is currently taking new patients). This does NOT include the cost of missed work, which is significant, because each appointment requires you to carve out an entire half-day block of your time, and it's THREE appointments before you can get your FIRST cleaning (12 hours of missed work or wasted PTO, if you're counting). If you're still fine with all that, remember, it is students (children, basically) that are doing your dental work, not licensed doctors. The professors there are supervising so many students at once that they are really not able to pay much attention to each patient. They treat you like they are doing YOU a favor by letting you be there. The emphasis is on the learning experience for the student, NOT on the quality of your care. A short list of things that have happened to me in my 4 visits: - was gaslit by a professor/attending doctor who told me I had had cavities/caps/fillings in the past because he could "see them" (I have NEVER had a cavity, cap, or filling. You'd think I'd know that - the student was not able to floss my teeth, because they are close together (I can floss them just fine) - the student did a poor job cleaning and was told to do it again over 4 separate times by the attending professor, resulting in me enduring an hours-long cleaning with bad results and tons of scraping on my enamel - I was scolded like a child for refusing x-rays when I didn't need them and couldn't afford them. The professors told me that it's "not about money" when I said I couldn't afford them. Sorry sir, but it's ABSOLUTELY about money. Every single person here is here BECAUSE OF MONEY. If we had it, we would go to A REAL DENTIST. - I left in tears, because I am adult, and I can actually choose what services I want and can refuse service. I think that UB Dental School has to deal with students so often and is run like a factory, they forget that their patients are ADULTS and they treat everyone like a child there. If you value your time, your money, and your dignity, seek treatment elsewhere. TL;DR - They charge more than a real dentist (for exams and cleanings), even if you have no insurance, and they are worse in every way.

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