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Advanced Education
Clinics: Orthodontics
Description
of Care
The specialty of
Orthodontics and
Dentofacial Orthopedics is
responsible for the
diagnosis, prevention, and
treatment of poor bite and
crooked teeth or
malocclusion. Treatment of
malocclusion involves the
application of force to
the teeth through
orthodontic appliances, or
braces. The force moves
the teeth to the desired
new position within the
mouth.
The
Department of Orthodontics
and Dentofacial
Orthopedics at the LSUHSC
School of Dentistry treats
both children and adults
with a wide range of
malocclusions ranging from
fairly simple problems
requiring only minor tooth
movement procedures to
complex problems requiring
comprehensive
orthodontics. Eight
residents under the
guidance of the attending
faculty treat patients in
the clinic.
Become
a Patient
The department screens
patients year round by
appointment only for
acceptance into the
teaching clinic. A
resident and faculty
member evaluate the
orthodontic problems of
potential patients. The
patient's responsibilities
and dental school fees are
explained at this
screening visit to those
with cases of good
teaching value. Patients
who accept the
responsibilities are
registered in the clinic
and typically begin
treatment in the fall of
the same year they were
screened.
Individuals
interested in becoming an
orthodontic patient at the
LSUHSC School of Dentistry
should call to make a
screening appointment as a
new patient. Please call 504-619-8572.
Treatment
Fees
Payment for orthodontic
treatment in the advanced
education clinic is
required in full
prior to initiation of
treatment. One-third of
the treatment fee is
required to reserve the
patient's acceptance into
the clinic. The remaining
amount is due in two equal
payments within 90 days.
Treatment
in another department at
LSUHSC School of Dentistry
requires additional fees.
Location
The Orthodontic clinic is
located on the 4th floor
of the LSUHSC School of
Dentistry Clinic Building.
Hours
Monday through Friday,
8:30 - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00
- 4:30 p.m.
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