About

From cleanings, to corrections, to cosmetics, University of Minnesota Physicians' dentists provide full-service dental care. We also handle emergency services and specialized care for adults and children with underlying medical conditions, physical or developmental disabilities, or fear of the dental experience.

You can see dentists for many services at our Dental Clinic on the University of Minnesota campus. Through a variety of other clinics, you can access specialized care for conditions such as cleft palate, dental sleep medicine and TMJ disorders. Our specialists also research and teach leading-edge approaches for optimal oral health.

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

• Cleft lip and cleft palate
• Crooked teeth (orthodontics)
• Discolored teeth
• Ectodermal dysplasia
• Facial pain
• Gum disease (periodontics)
• Missing teeth (prosthodontics)
• Sleep apnea and snoring
• Skull and facial disorders
• Tooth decay

UMPhysicians can also help if you need extra attention due to a medical condition, mobility issue or anxiety.

Treatments

We offer a full range of dental care including:

• Cleanings and prevention — dental exams, X-rays, and teeth and gum hygiene
  
• Cosmetic and restorative services — fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, veneers, root canals and implants
  
• Dental sleep medicine - dental sleep appliances
• Gum disease (periodontal) services — gum disease prevention and treatment
  
• Hospital dental services — dental care performed under general anesthesia
  
• Oral surgery and implants — wisdom teeth removal (extraction) and dental implant placement
  
• Orthodontics — braces, retainers
  
• Pediatric dentistry
  
• Prosthodontics
  
• Root canal treatment
  
• Smoking cessation
  
• Surgery – dental, oral, facial and skull
  
• Urgent and emergency services — pain and broken teeth, mouth infections and head and neck trauma