School of Dentistry

To schedule an appointment, call (804) 828-9190. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Select option 2 for urgent care.

If you are a current patient who needs treatment after hours, on weekends or on holidays, call (804) 828-0951, identify yourself as a current patient and ask for the doctor on call.

New patient screening appointment
(Effective January 2027)

Your first visit to the VCU School of Dentistry will be a screening appointment. During this visit, a faculty member will evaluate your oral health and determine whether your dental needs can be appropriately managed within our educational care setting.

If you are accepted as a patient, you will be referred to the appropriate clinic and assigned to a student or resident provider under the supervision of our expert faculty.

Please note that the screening appointment is for evaluation purposes only. Treatment planning, dental cleanings and other procedures are not provided during this visit. If accepted as a patient, these services will be scheduled at a future appointment.

Appointment length

Because we are a teaching institution, appointments at the VCU School of Dentistry are often more comprehensive than those in a private practice. Please plan for appointments to last up to three hours.

What to Bring

For your screening appointment, please bring:

• A valid photo ID
• Your dental insurance card (if applicable)

If you do not have dental insurance or have reached your annual maximum benefit, there is a $79 fee for the required diagnostic X-rays. Please note that we are unable to accept X-rays, scans or 3D images taken at other dental offices.

Before Your Visit

Prior to your appointment, you will receive an email invitation to access CareChart, our secure patient portal. Please complete all required forms before your scheduled visit to help ensure a smooth check-in process and avoid delays.