Providing Compassionate, Comprehensive
Dental Care for Adults and Children
At our college, compassionate, comprehensive dental care is provided by our dental and dental hygiene students under the guidance of our nationally recognized faculty. For more complex needs, care is delivered by our skilled postgraduate dental residents. We welcome patients of all ages and offer care at significantly reduced fees compared with regional dental practices.
In Lincoln, we also offer clinics for orthodontics and pediatric dental services.
Make an Appointment With Us
Location and Hours
UNMC College of Dentistry on UNL's East Campus, 4000 East Campus Loop South. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Contact Information
For appointments, billing and insurance: 402-472-1333. Emergency after hours care for current patients: 402-472-1333
Insurance and Payment
We accept several types of dental insurance, including Medicaid.
- Ameritas
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska.
- Delta Dental
- Nebraska Medicaid – Heritage Health:
- Centene Envolve.
- United Healthcare Community Plan (Medicaid only).
- We are accepting new Medicaid patients in our pediatric clinic in Lincoln.
We will bill primary, in-network insurance companies.
Please check with your insurance provider about reimbursement for out-of-network providers.
Payment is required at the time of your appointment.
We accept check, cash, Discover, MasterCare, Visa and Care Credit.
What to Expect
New patients
- Examination of teeth, tissues and gums.
- Comprehensive dental services available.
- Most new patient appointments run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- A treatment plan and cost estimate will be created for you.
Returning patients
- Annual exams and cleanings.
- Comprehensive dental services available.
- Dental emergency services for current patients only.
Comprehensive services may include braces, cosmetic dentistry, crowns, cleanings, dentures, fillings, gum treatments, implants, oral pathology, oral surgery, root canals, tobacco cessation and wisdom teeth care.
Continuity of Care
You will be assigned to a student dental team, and your care will be provided consistently by students from that team, even as they advance through their studies. Licensed faculty dentists supervise all student providers, and specialty or additional faculty may also be involved to ensure you receive the best care.