University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine

The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine is the dental school clinic of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, located at 13065 East 17th Avenue in Aurora, Colorado, 80045. The school clinic provides general dental care delivered by predoctoral dental students under the direct, chair-side supervision of licensed clinical faculty dentists, making it a publicly accessible care option for patients in Aurora and the broader Denver metro area.

General dental services available at the school clinic include comprehensive oral examinations, dental X-rays, professional cleanings, fillings, simple extractions, and other standard general dental procedures. Patients should anticipate that appointments will be longer than at a private practice, as student work is performed methodically and reviewed by supervising faculty at each stage. The educational environment means that the clinical focus is both on patient care and on ensuring students meet competency standards under faculty guidance.

Treatment at a dental school clinic is typically provided at educational clinical fees, which are often lower than private practice rates. Patients considering the school clinic for ongoing care should call to understand current fees, the intake and registration process, appointment availability, and which treatment types are offered at the student clinic versus through graduate or specialist programs at the school.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is located in east Aurora near the intersection of East 17th Avenue and Wheeling Street, adjacent to UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital. The campus is accessible from East Colfax Avenue and East Montview Boulevard, with RTD bus routes serving the campus. Campus parking structures are available for patients driving to appointments.

The School of Dental Medicine is a Colorado public institution with a significant role in training the state’s dental workforce. For patients in the Aurora and Denver metro area who are uninsured, underinsured, or looking for an affordable dental care alternative, the school clinic provides an option with faculty oversight on the Anschutz campus.

The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine at the Anschutz Medical Campus is an important Colorado public dental health resource providing care at educational fees under faculty supervision. Patients interested in this option should contact the school directly to understand the intake process, which procedures are available through the predoctoral student clinic versus through graduate specialty programs, the current fee schedule, and how to register as a new patient at this Aurora campus.

The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine at the Anschutz Medical Campus is an important Colorado public dental health resource providing care at educational fees under faculty supervision. Patients interested in this option should contact the school directly to understand the intake process, which procedures are available through the predoctoral student clinic versus through graduate specialty programs, the current fee schedule, and how to register as a new patient at this Aurora campus.