UVA Health Dentistry

UVA Health Dentistry is a prominent dental clinic located at 1222 Jefferson Park Ave 2nd Floor, Charlottesville, VA. As a part of the esteemed UVA Health system, it operates with a strong focus on patient care, education, and research. The clinic provides a comprehensive suite of dental services for both private and specialty care patients. Their facilities include multiple operatories, with some designed specifically for hygiene services and others for more complex procedures. They also operate a "special needs" dental clinic in the Battle Building, which is part of the Children's Medical Center at UVA Health, equipped with modern dental technology including Cone Beam Sirona machines for advanced imaging. Additionally, Dentistry provides consult care and treatment in the main hospital wards, Emergency Room, and offers dental treatment under general anesthesia in the main hospital OR suite for patients who cannot tolerate treatment in a conscious state. UVA Health Dentistry offers a broad spectrum of services, including: Preventive Dental Care: Routine cleanings, exams, fluoride application, and sealants. Periodontal Care: Treatments for gum disease, including scaling, root planing, and surgical procedures like gingival flap procedures and soft tissue grafts. Dental Restoration: Fillings (amalgam and resin-based composite), inlays, onlays, crowns, and recementation. Dental Implants: Permanent solutions for missing teeth. Endodontic Care: Root canal therapy, retreatment, pulp caps, and apicoectomy. Oral Surgery: Surgical removal of erupted or impacted teeth, removal of residual tooth roots, odontogenic cysts or tumors, exostosis, and other surgical procedures. Cosmetic Dentistry: Including procedures like labial veneers. Prosthodontic Care: Dentures (complete and partial), relining, rebase, and repairs. Orofacial Pain Management: Diagnosis, management, and treatment of pain disorders of the jaw, mouth, face, head, and neck, with specialists like Dr. James Vick. Pediatric Dentistry: Specialized care for children, including regular check-ups, cleanings, fillings, medical screenings, preventive and hygiene care, restorative care, and prosthetic/adaptive appliances, offered at the Children's Medical Center. The clinic is staffed by a team of dedicated dental professionals, including general dentists and specialists in various fields such as orofacial pain, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and orthodontics. They emphasize patient involvement in treatment decisions and a compassionate approach to care. UVA Health Dentistry also plays a role in dental education, offering a General Practice Dental Residency for graduates of dental schools. Patients can find parking with validation at the Lee Street Parking Garage and benefit from shuttle services. The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.