Refer A Patient

After we receive your referral is can take up to 5-10 business days before someone is able to reach out to you regarding scheduling.  Since all of our clinics operate slightly differently, the soonest appointment will vary depending on the clinic availability and treatment needed.

In some cases the needed treatment can be beyond the scope of care we are able to provide as a dental school.  At different times throughout the year, our resident clinics become filled to capacity and are unable to take on new comprehensive care patients or patients seeking specific types of treatment. 

If for any reason we are unable to provide treatment per your referral, we recommend that you contact your referring dentist or referring provider and ask to be referred elsewhere.

In most cases, the initial appointment is a consultation and treatment is not initiated that day. This to ensure that our students, residents, and faculty can evaluate your dental needs in person and review your treatment options.

Since we are a school and all of our treatment is done in an educational setting, there are procedures we must follow to ensure all our students and residents are providing the best treatment possible for each patient. 

The School’s fees vary depending on the type of treatment you are receiving as well as by which clinic you are receiving treatment.  It is difficult to give estimates of cost without being able to evaluate your case.  Treatment options and the cost of these option will be presented to you at your first appointment. 

Occasionally providers don’t send the referral out the same day, accidentally misspell our e-mail, or send it to an incorrect email.  Ensure your dental provider has sent the referral electronically to sdmreferral@ucdenver.edu.  If you have a copy of your referral you can also send it directly to the referral coordinator.