Detailed Introduction
University of Louisville Dental Associates (ULDA) serves as the faculty practice of the esteemed University of Louisville School of Dentistry. Located at 501 S Preston St Room 148, Louisville, KY 40202, ULDA offers a comprehensive array of dental services, functioning as a private practice while leveraging the expertise and resources of an academic institution. Their dental professionals are faculty members and educators at the University of Louisville, ensuring they remain at the forefront of their specialties and integrate the latest advancements into patient care.
ULDA prides itself on being one of the largest practices in the region that provides a full spectrum of dental services in a single location, facilitating comprehensive and continuous patient care. Services offered include, but are not limited to:
General Dentistry: Routine examinations, X-rays, cleanings, and fillings.
Cosmetic Dentistry: Teeth whitening, veneers, and bridges.
Complex Dental Reconstruction.
Oral Surgery: Including tooth removal, dental implants, maxillofacial reconstruction, wisdom teeth extractions, jaw deformities, odontogenic cysts and tumors, TMJ surgery, jaw reconstruction, facial and jawbone fractures, and general anesthesia/IV sedation. Their oral and maxillofacial surgeons are highly regarded and also provide facial trauma coverage for Level 1 trauma centers at UofL Health – UofL Hospital and Norton Children's Hospital.
Oral Medicine: Diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases.
Oral Pathology: Identification and treatment of oral lesions and diseases, with specialists providing accurate diagnosis of surgical pathology specimens and clinical consultation.
Oral Radiology: Diagnostic oral radiology.
Treatment of Gum Disease: Periodontal services like scaling and root planing, periodontal surgery, root coverage grafting, esthetic crown lengthening, dental implants, sinus lift, and ridge augmentation.
Root Canal Therapy (Endodontics).
Treatment of Orofacial Pain and TMJ Disorders.
Orthodontics: Braces for adults and children.
Pediatric Dentistry: Serving children ages 6 months to 17, and special needs patients of any age.
ULDA emphasizes patient-centered care, utilizing modern technology in a comfortable and relaxing environment. They accept a variety of insurance plans, including Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Aetna, TriCare, Medicare, and Passport Health Plan, and offer interest-free payment plans. While part of the broader University of Louisville School of Dentistry, ULDA specifically represents the faculty practice, providing a distinct experience from the student clinics, often with shorter appointment times.
