Dental Center Student and Patient Information

The University of New Haven Dental Center utilizes current advancements in dental hygiene treatment and infection control. 

Our facility houses a 19 chair preventive dental clinic, 3 private radiology rooms, and a dental materials laboratory, as well as a professional instrument transfer and central sterilization area. Students learn to utilize a various electronic medical record systems in their experiences in our clinic and in outside clinical rotation sites, to best prepare them for the working environment. Digital radiographs are utilized in our radiology rooms to ensure the highest level of patient comfort and safety possible. 

Contact Information

The University of New Haven Dental Center is located just across the street from the University of New Haven’s main campus at 419 Boston Post Road, West Haven, CT 06516.  To make an appointment, please call (203) 931-6028.

Appointments are available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. or 1:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

  • Services we provide at the University of New Haven Dental Center include:

    • Blood pressure screenings*
    • Oral cancer screenings*
    • Periodontal disease screening**
    • Cavity screening**
    • Patient education**
    • X-rays***
    • Pit and fissure sealants***
    • Adult and child full mouth cleanings**
    • Scaling and root planing***
    • Local anesthesia*** 

    *service performed at each appointment
    **service performed as part of every treatment
    ***service performed as needed

    Receiving treatment at the University of New Haven Dental Center is not like receiving treatment in a private practice. Because this is a learning institution, our appointments tend to be longer than the normal 45 minutes you might experience at a regular dentist’s office.  One full treatment may consist of multiple appointments.

    Clinic days run Tuesdays and Thursdays and appointments times are available for:

    • Mornings: 8:30am until11:30am
    • Afternoons: 1:15pm until 3:30pm

    We understand that our appointments are long but this extra time is vital to the learning process.  Each student must have all the data they collect, as well as the treatments they provide, checked by a faculty member to ensure that you receive the highest level of care.

    Appointment Fee Schedule*

    • Adult-$30
    • Child (14 and under)-$20
    • Senior (62 and over)-$20
    • U.S. Military Veteran-$20

    *Fees include radiographs, if necessary.

    Insurance is not accepted.

    What infection control and bloodborne pathogen policies does the University of New Haven Dental Center follow?

    The dental hygiene faculty, students and staff follow guidelines published by national public health agencies, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for infection control and management of bloodborne pathogens. To view our Infection Control and Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan policies, please click the links below.

  • These responsibilities can be exercised on the patient’s behalf by a parent or legal guardian if the patient is a minor or lacks legal decision-making capacity. Patients seeking treatment at the University of New Haven’s Dental Hygiene Program have the following responsibilities:

    1. to provide accurate, honest and complete information about medical history and current health status and report changes in health status.
    2. to inquire about treatment options and acknowledge the benefits and limitations of any treatment.
    3. for consequences resulting from not following the agreed upon treatment plan.
    4. to keep scheduled appointments and, when unable to do so, notifying the office as soon as possible.
    5. to adhere to regular home oral health care recommendations.
    6. to be considerate of the rights of other patients, staff, and health care workers. This includes not interfering with the functioning of the facility, avoiding profane or derogatory behavior, including any forms of harassment, and minimizing noise.
    7. to follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines, including not taking videos or photographs of people or protected health information.
    8. to accept the financial obligations associated with the services rendered.

  • Click Here to view Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association Complaint Policy

    A copy of the appropriate accreditation standards and/or the Commission's policy and procedure for submission of complaints may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678 or by calling 1-800-621-8099 extension 4653.

    One can access “Complaints” submission information by logging onto the following web address: https://www.ada.org/en/coda/policies-and-guidelines Click on: File a Complaint

  • CODA is nationally recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) as the sole agency to accredit dental and dental - related education programs conducted at the post - secondary level. CODA's mission is to serve the oral health care needs of the public through the development and administration of standards that foster continuous quality improvement of dental and dental related educational programs.

    The University of New Haven Associate in Science degree in Dental Hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, and underwent its routine evaluation in November 2024.

    A copy of the appropriate accreditation standards and/or the Commission’s policy on third - party comments may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, or by calling  1-800-621-8099, extension 4653.

    Learn About Policy on Third Party Comments