EMERGENCY DENTAL CARE | OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER

Offers walk-in emergency dental care for adult patients. Emergency care is provided by third and fourth year dental students under the supervision of college faculty dentists. Services include tooth extraction and root canals. Does not provide fillings/crowns, denture repairs, cleanings and general wisdom teeth (third molar) extractions.

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LSS 211 Central Ohio

Physical Address

305 West 12th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210

Hours

Mon-Thu 8:30 am-1:30 pm. Friday 8:30 am-11:30 am. Patient registration begins at 7:30 am.

Application process

Walk-in. First come, first served or based on emergency need.

Fee

Average estimated cost is $113-$189. Payment is accepted at time of service. Accepts cash, credit cards and money orders. Accepts Delta Dental which includes OSU Employee and Student insurance. However, co-payments are expected at time of service. For most other private insurance carriers, the patient will pay all fees in full and the college will submit a claim on behalf of the patient for reimbursement. The college also accepts the following state sponsored insurance plans: Medicaid, CareSource, Molina and United Health Care Community Plan. Does not use a sliding fee scale.

Eligibility

Adults 18 and over who are experiencing oral bleeding, facial/oral swelling or moderate to severe pain that is not relieved by taking pain medications.

Agency info

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER

Teaching medical center that offers inpatient and outpatient preventative, surgical and behavioral health services. Specializations include heart care, cancer treatment and medical research.