NIDCR is a research institution. It does not provide dental care for the general public. For dental or medical advice or answers to specific questions, NIDCR urges you to visit a qualified dentist or physician.

Reduced Cost Dental Treatment

For information about reduced-cost dental treatment, contact your local dental school. Dental schools often have clinics that allow dental students to gain experience treating patients while providing care at a reduced cost. Experienced, licensed dentists closely supervise the students.

The Bureau of Primary Health Care, part of the Health Resources Services Agency, has federally funded community health centers that provide dental care.

You may also wish to contact your State or local Health Department to find out what services are offered in your area.

Clinical Trials

NIDCR sometimes seeks volunteers with specific dental, oral, or craniofacial conditions to participate in research studies, also known as clinical trials. Researchers may provide study participants with limited free or low-cost treatment for the particular condition they are studying. For further information, please see Clinical Trials.

Referrals and Second Opinions

NIDCR does not provide referrals to private practitioners. Contact your State http://www.ada.org/ada/organizations/searchcons1.asp or local dental society http://www.ada.org/ada/organizations/local.asp for the names of dental practitioners in your area.

Dental schools may be a good source for second opinions. Contact the dental school closest to you for a consultation.