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
For dental emergencies when other clinic options are closed, call 859-323-5321.
Updated: November 6, 2024