Clinic Overview

University of Minnesota Physicians' Dental Clinic provides comprehensive dental care for both children and adults in a relaxed, comfortable environment. The Dental Clinic provides care for people who have an underlying medical condition that may add complexity to the management of their oral health. For patients who need a little extra care due to physical or developmental disabilities, or are afraid of the dental experience, this is the clinic that you can call home. Whether you need your teeth cleaned, a dental exam, full mouth restoration or anything in between — we are here for you.

Learn more about our physicians' dental expertise. 

Emergency Dental Health

For emergency dental care, when our office is closed, please contact the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview Emergency Department by calling 612-273-3000 or go to your nearest Emergency Room.

Conditions we treat

We know that you need to be treated as a whole person, so we factor in your unique situation as we develop a comprehensive treatment plan that best serves your needs. University of Minnesota Physicians' Dental Clinic treats patients who need special dental care due to the following conditions:

• Alzheimer’s disease
• Autoimmune disorders
• Blood and marrow transplant
• Blood disorders
• Cancer treatment
• Cardiovascular disease
• Central nervous system problems (stroke, seizures, multiple sclerosis, and muscular dystrophy)
• Dental phobia and anxiety
• Developmental disabilities
• Diabetes and endocrinology disease
• Infectious disease (tuberculosis, hepatitis, HIV, and herpes)
• Kidney, liver and lung disease
• Organ transplantation
• Physical disabilities and mobility challenges 

 

Treatments

• Cleanings and prevention (including dental exams, X-rays and oral hygiene instruction)
• Cosmetic and restorative services (including fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, veneers, and root canals)
• Oral surgical services (including extraction of wisdom teeth and placement of dental implants)
• Periodontal Services
• Urgent and Emergency Services (including pain and broken teeth, mouth infections and head and neck trauma)

A University of Minnesota Physicians-owned clinic