About the Department of Dentistry

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Department of Dentistry

The Department of Dentistry provides comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care services for infants, children and adolescents up to the age of 21, including those with special health care needs.

 

Routine procedures such as preventive, restorative and minor orthodontic treatment are provided both on an outpatient and inpatient basis in our eight chair clinic. In addition to routine care, we specialize in the management of patients with complex dental, medical and behavioral issues.

 

For patients who have difficulty undergoing dental procedures in the usual manner, we offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral and IV sedation under the direction of a dental anesthesiologist, as well as general anesthesia in the operating room .

 

In order to provide comprehensive care for our patients, we work closely with several specialty departments at Boston University School of Dental Medicine.  We also coordinate care with other departments within the Hospital for our patients with special health care needs.

Office Hours

 

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM   

Tuesday - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Friday - 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Eligibility Criteria
  • We accept patients who are under the age of 21 years at the initial visit.
  • We provide out-of-hours emergency care for all our patients of record.
  • We do not require referrals for new patients.
Referral Procedure 

(For patients who are being referred by other practitioners)

  • A referral letter (including relevant radiographs) from the referring dentist or physician is most helpful.  It should be addressed to:
    The Director, Department of Dentistry
    Franciscan Hospital for Children
    30 Warren St., Brighton MA 02135
  • Make a copy for your records.
Cost of Treatment
  • We accept
      • Mass Health
      • Most other dental insurance plans
      • Credit cards (MC, Visa, AmEx)
  • For those patients with no dental insurance, the cost will be discussed at the initial visit.  Estimates and payment plans are available on request.