#  New Patients 

 



#  New to Harvard Dental Center? 

Whether you're looking for affordable care with our student dentists or fast appointments with our faculty providers, we’ll help you get started. Explore your care options and know what to expect at your first visit.



 

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We’re here to help you get the care you need. At Harvard Dental Center, new patients can choose between two care options:

- **Faculty Group Practice** – Care from licensed Harvard faculty dentists
- **Teaching Practice** – Care from Harvard dental students and residents, supervised by faculty

Each option has its own process, timeline, and cost. Learn more below to find the care that’s right for you.



 

### Choosing your care options 

If you’re unsure which option is right for you, please call us at [**617-432-1434**](tel:+16174321434). Our staff will help guide you based on your needs.

 Sort      Faculty Group Practice   Teaching Practice      Provider 

 Licensed Harvard faculty dentists

 Dental students or residents, supervised by faculty

   Cost 

 Standard private practice rates

 Reduced fees

   Visit length

 Shorter appointments

 Longer appointments

   First visit includes

 Full exam and treatment (as needed)

 Required screening visit (no treatment at first visit)

   Best for

 Convenience and fewer appointments

 Affordability and comprehensive care

  





 

 

 

 

##  What to expect at your first visit 

 



 Teaching Practice patients Faculty Group Practice patients 

## Teaching Practice patients

- Complete a 15–30 min **Oral Diagnosis (OD) screening**
- Review your health history with a faculty dentist
- Receive a limited oral exam (no treatment)
- Determine if the Teaching Practice is the right fit
- Schedule a full exam if appropriate
- Get referred to a specialty clinic or Faculty Group Practice if your needs are more complex

***Note:** Patients referred from outside providers must still complete the Oral Diagnosis screening to ensure appropriate placement in our care system.*

 

 

 

## Faculty Group Practice patients

- Screening is typically not required
- First visit may include:
    - Comprehensive exam
    - X-rays, if needed
    - Treatment, based on your dental needs

 

 

 

 

 

 

##  Preparing for your first visit 

To help make your visit smooth and efficient, please review the following:

- **Arrival time.** Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete any required paperwork. You may also register for our Patient Portal and complete forms online before your appointment.
- **Dental X-rays.** If you’ve had dental x-rays taken recently, please bring them to your appointment or have your previous provider email them to: [clinical\_affairs@hsdm.harvard.edu](mailto:clinical_affairs@hsdm.harvard.edu).
- **Referrals.** If you were referred by another provider, bring any referral forms, letters, or related documents to your appointment.
- **Parking and directions.** [Click here for directions and parking information](https://chatgpt.com/c/685d6500-1960-8009-bcd5-212895eb4818#).



 

 

### Ready to schedule your visit? 

 

Fill out our quick request form, or call us at **(617) 432-1434** to book your appointment directly. We look forward to serving you!



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##  New patient consent forms (faculty group practice) 

 



 [  arrow\_forward  HDC dental-medical insurance coverage notice and disclaimer ](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/2024-12/hdc_dental-medical_insurance_coverage_notice_and_disclaimer.pdf) [  arrow\_forward  HDC financial policy ](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/2024-12/hdc_financial_policy.pdf) [  arrow\_forward  HDC general consent form ](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/2024-12/hdc_general_consent_form.pdf) 

 

 

 

 

 

##  New patient consent forms (teaching practice) 

 



 [  arrow\_forward  HDC dental-medical insurance coverage notice and disclaimer ](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/2024-12/hdc_dental-medical_insurance_coverage_notice_and_disclaimer.pdf) [  arrow\_forward  HDC financial policy ](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/2024-12/hdc_financial_policy_teaching_practice.pdf) [  arrow\_forward  HDC general consent to examination ](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/2024-12/hdc_general_consent_to_examination_teaching_practice.pdf)