Orthodontics Clinic

• Completed patient forms (will save you time at your first visit)
• Insurance/Health First Colorado (formerly Medicaid) card
• Current x-rays (within the past two years)
• List of medications and dosage information

What to Expect

At the CU Orthodontics Clinic, you can expect to receive excellent care in state-of-the-art facilities just like a great private practice. However, unlike a private practice, we are a teaching facility so you will receive treatment from residents who are licensed dentists being trained as specialists in orthodontics. Every step of your treatment will be supervised by expert faculty, so you will receive the benefit of expert opinions from multiple experienced dental professionals along the way.

Appointments:

• ​Free Consultation
  Receive a free evaluation to determine your orthodontic needs and discuss any questions you may have about our clinic. If you need braces, you will receive a cost estimation and payment options. (Approximately 30-60 minutes)
  
  Before the next appointment, patients must visit his/her family dentist for a regular exam and cleaning. Cavities must be restored prior to beginning any orthodontic treatment. Patients must continue routine dental checkups and cleanings throughout orthodontic treatment. These routine dental services are not included in the fee for orthodontics either before, during or after the orthodontic treatment.


• Diagnostic Records Appointment
  At your next appointment, we will take photos, full x-rays, and an impression of your teeth. The diagnostic records provide the information required to determine the patient’s treatment plan.


• Treatment and Financial Consultation Appointment
  At this appointment, you will receive a personalized treatment plan and cost estimation, and we will discuss clinical procedures and patient compliance options such as oral hygiene, elastic wear, headgear wear, etc. We want you to be completely comfortable with your treatment plan, and we are happy to answer all your questions.
  
  If you are ready to proceed, you will review and sign the required consent forms and financial contracts. Treatment may be initiated at this appointment if a payment plan has been initiated. All individuals under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for this appointment.


• Ongoing Orthodontic Care
  Patients are typically seen in the clinic every 4-8 weeks while undergoing active orthodontic treatment. It is critical that patients do not miss appointments. Missed appointments can result in an unnecessary extension of treatment time or adverse consequences that result in increased treatment.​

Before your appointment, you will need to complete the virtual check-in process.

• Please call us at (303) 724-8722 from your car, or outside the building (if you are using different transportation) when you arrive for your appointment.

• We will ask you screening questions and let you know when you should enter the building's west entrance.

• A CU Dental team member will also contact you the day before your appointment to ask screening questions and confirm your appointment.
  
  Your health and safety are important to us. The CU School of Dental Medicine has several safety protocols and requirements in place.
  
  If your answer is “yes” to any of the following, please contact your clinic to reschedule:

• Have you had ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS (not related to hay fever or seasonal allergies)?:
  • Fever >99.9ºF
  • Signs/symptoms of lower respiratory illness
  • Cough/shortness of breath/difficulty breathing 
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Chills/repeated chills with shaking
  • Muscle pain/headache/sore throat
  • Runny nose/fatigue
  • New loss of taste or smell
  
  
• Have you had contact with known or suspected COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days or anyone who is symptomatic?

• Have you been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days?
  
  Again, if your answer is yes to these questions, we will need to reschedule for another date.
  
  We look forward to seeing you and thank you for choosing the CU School of Dental Medicine.

The Orthodontics Clinic accepts cash, check (with ID), debit cards, credit cards, Health First Colorado (formerly Medicaid), and is a Delta Dental in-network provider. The school will accept other forms of dental insurance as an out-of-network provider. We do not accept Medicare at this time.

We are always available to help you with insurance claims and paperwork, and we are happy to work with your insurance provider to make sure you understand your insurance benefits.