The clinic is currently accepting new patients only for deep cleanings or crowns. You must be available for appointments from now into mid-May. 

Welcome to the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences' Undergraduate Teaching Clinic. We provide high quality, comprehensive care for about 50% the cost of a private office. Our patients receive excellent care, and in turn, our students gain skills to prepare them to become dentists. 

To reduce any risks associated with aerosol generating procedures, all such procedures are performed in closed rooms where we have installed HEPA filters, and staff have been supplied with the PPE necessary to work safely and to keep our patients safe.

Eligibility and how to apply 

McGill University is a teaching institution. Patients of the Undergraduate Teaching Clinic are selected based on the requirements of our educational program. People with limited treatment needs, for instance less than 4 fillings, no need for crowns, root canal treatment, denture, etc. will not be accepted as a patient. To determine if you fit the patient criteria, please watch this video which explains the clinic in full detail.  

Once you have watched the video, if your dental care needs fit the patient criteria and you wish to become a patient of the Undergraduate Teaching Clinic please fill out the online application form: www.mcgill.ca/dentistry/patient-application-form. A member of our team will contact you to confirm your eligibility.

All prospective patients must attend a screening appointment prior to being accepted as new patients.

• This visit will take approximately 3 hours and will determine if your treatment needs are appropriate for our teaching clinic.
• Radiographs (x-rays) are normally taken at the screening appointment.
• If your treatment needs are suitable for the Undergraduate Teaching Clinic, your file will be assigned to a dental medicine student.
• If you have had radiographs taken in the past year, please indicate this in the application form. Digital radiographs can be included in the online form or sent by email.

📞 Orthodontic or Emergency Services: call 514-398-5189. Do not fill out the patient application form. 

📌 Please consult our Undergraduate Teaching Clinic FAQ page for answers to the most frequently asked questions. 

Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)

We are now a Canadian Dental Care Plan provider. Please bring your card to each appointment. If you have not yet received your card, please bring the letter confirming your eligibility. It is important to note that the CDCP does not cover all treatments, therefore you may have to pay for some procedures.

For more information on the CDCP visit their website: www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/dental/dental-care-plan.html

Pathology consultation

For a consultation with our pathology clinic please email the completed pathology form to: patients.clinic [at] mcgill.ca

Dental emergencies

Emergency services are available Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m from September to May. Please call 514-398-5189 for any dental emergency.

Patients are triaged and seen in the order of priority below. The waiting time varies depending on the severity of the problem.
1️⃣ acute pain, swelling, bleeding or a recent injury
2️⃣ continuous “intense or moderate” pain in jaw, mouth or teeth
3️⃣ intermittent pain

❗Please note that we do not repair broken dentures.

Should you have an emergency after opening hours, please contact the Montreal General Hospital emergency department or proceed to its emergency department for triage prior to communication with an on-call dental resident.

Screening fee

The screening fee is not refundable, even if you are not accepted as a patient in the clinic.