Dental Services

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Dental Services is here for you!

We remain committed to supporting the dental health and wellbeing of PSU students. We are currently offering routine and emergency dental care services.

Important Files and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Hours, Contact & Location

527 SW Hall Street, Suite 309 (Enter through 307) (UCB 3rd floor)
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: 503.725.2611 | Fax: 503.725.2620 | Email: dental@pdx.edu

Tuesdays: 8am-5pm (closed 12-1pm)
Wednesdays: 8am-5pm (closed 12-1pm)
Thursdays: 8am-5pm (closed 12-1pm)
Fridays: 8am-5pm (closed 12-1pm)
Some Saturdays: call for details

Dental Services Eligibility

Any PSU student taking at least one general in-load credit hour per term is eligible to use SHAC Dental Services on a fee-for-service basis. There is no student dental insurance plan, however the cost of services is greatly reduced compared to those of a private dental clinic.

Licensed, Professional Staff

All treatment is done by licensed, experienced providers with your comfort in mind. Our dental office does not have student dentists. All services are confidential. We advocate for patient's rights and responsibilities and encourage all our patients to become familiar with our policy.

Payment for Treatment

The majority of our services are billed to your student account and therefore do not need to be paid right away. Your account can be paid in the same manner as your tuition. A few products which are made in a lab outside of PSU (such as night guards and crowns) require payment prior to treatment and students can pay in the dental clinic with a check, debit or credit card (Visa or Mastercard only). You will always be informed if prepayment is required.

Eligibility

Any PSU student taking at least one general in-load credit hour per term is eligible to use SHAC Dental Services on a fee-for-service basis. The cost of service is greatly reduced compared to those of a private dental clinic.

Lower-Cost Services

SHAC's Dental Services are 30 - 50% lower cost than other community dentists!

Dental Insurances

There is no student dental insurance plan, however if you have your own dental insurance plan. Our clinic accepts some private insurances and can help file a claim on your behalf. We do not accept OHP, Willamette Dental, or Kaiser Permanente Dental.

Please note: We are not in network with any insurance companies, therefore we recommend you obtain your insurance coverage benefits prior to your dental visit.

2023 - 2024 Dental Services & Fees

Office Visit: $30 per visit
Summer Office Visit: $45 per visit
Missed Appointment Fee: $30 per hour

Diagnostic & Preventative Services

Routine & Emergency exams: Covered by office visit fee
Sealants: $27-32
Teeth cleaning: $55-$60
All X-rays: Covered by office visit fee
Oral cancer screening: Covered by office visit fee
Oral hygiene instruction: Covered by office visit fee
Periodontal screening: Covered by office visit fee

Restorative Dentistry & Prosthetics

Fillings (Amalgam): $65-$125 (dependent on size and number of surfaces filled)
Composite fillings (White): $65-$160 (dependent on size and number of surfaces filled)
Crowns: $650-$685
Bridge-per tooth: $650-$655 (dependent on material)

Oral Surgery

Routine extraction-single tooth: $110-$115
Surgical extraction: $200-$205
Impacted wisdom teeth extractions: $280-$330

Endodontics

Root canal therapy-anterior: $350-$355
Root canal therapy-premolar: $475-$480
Root canal therapy-molar: $525-$530

Miscellaneous

Nitrous oxide: $55-$60 an hour
Night guard: $275-$280
Teeth bleaching tray: $125-$130 per tray
Root planing : $60-$110 per quadrant

Please note: The Standard of Care in Oregon requires that current radiographs are available prior to treating a patient. If a patient without medical justification refuses to allow radiographs to be taken, even with a signed waiver, providing treatment to that patient violates the Oregon Board of Dentistry Standard of Care. If new patients have current (within the last year) radiographs they can have them sent to dental@pdx.edu or bring them to their new patient appointment.

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