Urgent Care Clinic

REGISTRATION IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF CARE

Location: Dental Science Building, 770 Rose Street, Lexington, KY
Phone Number: 859-323-6525


The Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) is a walk-in clinic for patients, 14 years of age and older, needing immediate care due to dental pain and swelling. The Urgent Care Clinic is a student clinic. Patient evaluations and examinations are carried out by dental students under the supervisions of expert UK dentists.

Urgent Care Clinic Registration Hours

  • *Clinic registration is open 7:45-10:30 am, Monday through Friday (closed on holidays and other dates-see below).
  • Patients are seen on a first come, first served basis and may experience wait times. Services are only available for a select number of patients each day. 

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTE: Registeration hours are subject to close early if the clinic reaches full patient capacity for the day.

Important Urgent Care Clinic Facts:

  • IV SEDATION & NITROUS OXIDE (laughing gas) are not available treatment options at the UCC clinic.
  • Procedures and provided care limited to one tooth.
  • No removal of impacted wisdom teeth.
  • No comprehensive dental treatment (restorations, root canals, crowns, dentures, etc.).
  • If there is no sign of acute infection or pain, you will be referred to another dental clinic to establish care. 
  • If, upon evaluation, the scope of the patient's needs are beyond the capabilities of the dental student providers, treatment will be referred to another clinic. 

Payment Details

  • A $129 evaluation fee, which includes an examination and X-ray, is due upon registration for non-contracted / self-paid patient.
  • An additional payment will be required at time of service depending on treatment provided and any contracted insurance benefits for all patient categories (including non-contracted / self-paid patient).
  • UK Dentistry accepts check, money order, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.

2024-2025 UCC Closure Dates
*Dates are subject to change. Please check our Facebook page for closure notices.​​​​​​

2024​​

  • November 5
  • November 11 
  • November 13
  • November 20 
  • November 22
  • November 27-29
  • December 23 - December 31

2025

  • January 1-3

For dental emergencies when other clinic options are closed, call 859-323-5321.

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