University Family Dentistry
University Family Dentistry is a general and family dental practice at 1310 NW 23rd Ave, Ste A in Gainesville, FL. Lauren K Dickens, DMD and Claire Freijo Barrios, DDS see patients at the office, which describes its approach as quality, compassionate care built around each patient's own dental goals. Care spans preventative oral health such as dental cleanings, checkups, comprehensive exams, and dental imaging and x-rays, pediatric dentistry for children, periodontics including gum disease treatment, scaling and root planing, and the Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure, restorative work such as crowns, bridges, and dentures, endodontic root canal treatment, oral surgery covering extractions, bone grafting, and oral trauma, emergency dental care for patients in pain, orthodontics with Invisalign clear aligners, and cosmetic dentistry including cosmetic contouring and smile makeovers. The practice accepts a wide range of dental insurance plans, listing Aetna, Aflac, Assurant SunLife, BCBS, Careington, Cigna, Delta, GEHA Connection, Guardian, Humana, MetLife, UCCI, and UHC, and says it is in network with most major insurance companies. Patients without insurance can use CareCredit financing or the VantageOne annual dental savings plan, and the office also takes cash, checks, and major credit cards. Appointments can be booked by phone or through the online scheduler, and new patient paperwork can be completed before the first visit.
Services
Dental cleanings & checkups
Comprehensive exams
Dental imaging & x-rays
Pediatric dentistry
Gum disease treatment
Why choose us?
Location & hours
1310 NW 23rd Ave Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA
FAQs
Where is University Family Dentistry located and when is it open?
The office is at 1310 NW 23rd Ave, Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32605. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:20 AM to 5:00 PM and closed Saturday and Sunday.
What dental services do you offer?
The practice covers preventative oral health such as cleanings, checkups, and comprehensive exams, plus dental imaging and x-rays, pediatric dentistry, periodontics including gum disease treatment, scaling and root planing, and the Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure, restorative work such as crowns, bridges, and dentures, root canal treatment, oral surgery covering extractions and bone grafting, emergency dental care, orthodontics with Invisalign, and cosmetic dentistry including cosmetic contouring and smile makeovers.
Who are the dentists?
Lauren K Dickens, DMD and Claire Freijo Barrios, DDS see patients at the office. The practice says it is committed to providing quality, compassionate care and takes the time to understand each patient's needs and dental care goals.
Do you accept dental insurance?
Yes. The office accepts most major dental insurance plans and lists Aetna, Aflac, Assurant SunLife, BCBS, Careington, Cigna, Delta, GEHA Connection, Guardian, Humana, MetLife, UCCI, and UHC. If your plan is not listed or is out of network, the team will verify your coverage and help you make the most of your benefits.
How can I pay if I do not have insurance?
The office accepts CareCredit, a healthcare credit card for out-of-pocket expenses that lets you pay in installments, and the VantageOne annual dental savings plan, which the site describes as having no deductible, no waiting period, and no claims to file. Cash, checks, and major credit cards are also accepted.
How do I book an appointment and how early should I arrive?
You can call the office at (352) 839-9831 or use the online scheduler. The team asks patients to arrive 15 minutes before the appointment time so paperwork can be checked, or 10 to 15 minutes early if the forms will be completed in the office.
What if I need to cancel my appointment?
The office asks that you let the team know at least 48 hours before your appointment so the time slot can be offered to another patient.
What should I do if I have dental pain?
The practice asks patients experiencing dental problems or pain to call the office immediately, and it provides emergency dental care along with treatment for cracked teeth and oral trauma. For a true medical emergency the site directs patients to call 911.