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Welcome to Columbia Dental!

- Bienvenidos a Columbia Dental

Exciting things are happening at Columbia Dental, the dental clinics at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, and we are committed to providing you with highest quality oral health care. Columbia Dental offers a wide range of dental services in all dental specialties.

Your first appointment at Columbia Dental will be with a dentist that will determine which provider is best suited to care for your dental needs. You can expect the following in your first appointment:

• An introduction to Columbia Dental and staff 
• A review of your medical and dental history and an evaluation of your oral health
• Necessary dental x-rays will be taken
• A discussion about your oral health concerns and goals

You can call today to schedule this appointment 212-305-6100, or visit us at your convenience Monday- Friday 8:30-5:00 on the seventh floor of the Vanderbilt Clinic (directions below).

Below are forms for the registration process. Please print the forms and complete them at your convenience. Please bring these forms to your first appointment to shorten your wait. If you recently had dental x-rays taken, please bring them with you.

Should you have any questions please feel free to contact us at 212-305-6100. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Sincerely,

The Team at ColumbiaDental

Bienvenidos a Columbia Dental

Patient Registration Form (Formulario de Registro del Paciente)

Medical History Short Form (Historical Medico)

Medical History Long Form (Historical Medico)

Appointment Policy and Guide to Patient Care

Notice of Privacy Practices

Consent To Dental Treatment

FEES
Registration for treatment is $85 and includes necessary xrays. Payment is due at the time of service. The visit is payable by cash, check, credit or debit card. A valid Medicaid card is also accepted as full payment.

AFTER REGISTRATION
At the end of the appointment, we will assign you to a dental provider in a department that is most suited to serve your dental needs. You will make an appointment with your new dental provider, and at that appointment, you will have a comprehensive evaluation along with discussing the details and fees of a treatment plan that are specific for you. Care is provided by dental students and/or dental residents and is closely supervised by licensed dental faculty to ensure that you receive the highest quality care.

DIRECTIONS & HOURS Directions to the Dental School
Columbia Dental is located at the Columbia University Medical Center, Vanderbilt Clinic at 622 West 168th street west of Broadway. It is accessible by the A, C and 1 trains and is on the BX7, 100, M3, M2 bus lines. Parking is available for a fee at the corner of 165th street and Fort Washington Avenue.

The dental clinics are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon. There are evening hours for certain clinics on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 5 to 7 PM. The clinics are closed Saturday, Sunday and on all national and university holidays.

IMPLANT CENTER - website
The College of Dental Medicine has a robust Implant program that is staffed by world renowned faculty who are willing to evaluate you for dental implants. If you are interested in our implant program, please call 212-305-5577.

ORTHODONTICS (Braces): 212-305-7990
Located on the 9th Floor of the Vanderbilt Clinic, specialists at the Orthodontic clinic treat teeth alignment conditions and problems related to the growth and development of the face and jaws, using corrective appliances (braces). Services are available for both children and adults.

EMERGENCY CARE
During normal hours of clinic operation please come to the seventh floor of Vanderbilt Clinic at 622 West 168th Street. Cost for emergency care is $85 plus additional fees for procedures needed. This is payable in cash, credit card, check, debit card or a valid Medicaid card. After clinic hours or weekends please come to the emergency room of New York Presbyterian Hospital at the Columbia University Medical Center. The fee at the emergency room is charged by the Hospital. The entrance to the emergency room is located on the west side of Broadway just south of 168th street.

To shorten your wait, you may complete this form before your visit. Medical History Long Form

 

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