East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine - Robeson County, NC

The East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine (ECU SoDM) operates a Community Service Learning Center (CSLC) in Robeson County, North Carolina, located at 600 Country Club Rd, Lumberton, NC 28360. This center functions as a Dental Clinic offering a wide range of comprehensive general dental services for adults, children, and patients with special needs. It plays a crucial role in the ECU SoDM's overarching mission to improve the Oral Health and quality of life for all North Carolinians, particularly those in rural and Underserved Communities. The Robeson County CSLC is one of eight such centers established by ECU SoDM across the state. These centers are designed to provide much-needed dental care to local communities while also serving as unique educational environments for fourth-year dental students and advanced dental residents. Students complete significant clinical rotations (27 weeks across three different CSLCs) at these facilities, gaining extensive hands-on experience under the supervision of faculty and residents. This model not only addresses healthcare disparities but also instills in future dentists a commitment to serving in areas with limited access to care. Services offered at the Robeson County clinic include, but are not limited to, comprehensive General Dentistry, children's dentistry, oral surgery (extractions), root canals, sealants and tooth-colored fillings, crowns and bridges, dentures and partial dentures, implant services, periodontal services and cleanings, and cosmetic tooth whitening. The clinic also utilizes modern technology such as digital radiography and 3-D/Cone Beam Imaging. The clinic operates Monday through Friday, with specific hours, and welcomes Medicaid and other insurance plans. Payment for services is due when rendered, with options for cash or credit card. Emergency services are provided on a walk-in basis during operating hours, and after-hours emergency services are available for established patients. The ECU SoDM is committed to an innovative model of education and patient care, and its CSLCs like the one in Robeson County are integral to its success in training new dentists and expanding access to oral healthcare throughout North Carolina.