University of Minnesota Physicians Pediatric Dental Clinic

The University of Minnesota Physicians Pediatric Dental Clinic, made possible by Delta Dental of Minnesota, is a prominent pediatric dental facility located at 701 25th Ave S Ste 400, Minneapolis, MN 55454. As an integral part of the University of Minnesota's School of Dentistry and Physicians network, it operates as a clinic within a comprehensive academic health center. This clinic specializes in providing dental care for infants, children, and adolescents up to age 15, with a particular expertise in treating patients with complex medical conditions, special health needs, disabilities, or significant anxiety. The clinic boasts a state-of-the-art 14-chair facility, featuring both open-bay stations and private treatment rooms equipped with advanced patient monitoring technology. It is fully integrated with the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, allowing for seamless, interdisciplinary care, especially for medically compromised patients undergoing major surgeries, cancer treatments, or other significant medical procedures. The University of Minnesota Physicians Pediatric Dental Clinic serves as a primary training site for the Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry. This means that patient care is provided by highly skilled dental residents under the close supervision of expert faculty members who are leaders in the field. This unique teaching environment ensures that patients benefit from the latest evidence-based practices and a collaborative approach to treatment. Services offered include routine comprehensive oral evaluations, preventive care (prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, caries risk assessments), restorative dentistry (fillings, crowns), orthodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, periodontics, and surgical pediatric dental services. The clinic also provides nitrous oxide oxygen analgesia and various types of moderate sedation, with dental rehabilitation cases under general anesthesia performed at the M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital. The clinic's philosophy emphasizes a comprehensive, coordinated, and collaborative approach to pediatric dental care, ensuring a positive and educational experience for young patients. They are committed to accepting all patients, with no referral required, and strive to make dental visits easy, entertaining, and educational, promoting excellent oral health from an early age.