Aware that many people put off going to the dentist, the staff do everything they can to provide gentle, comfortable care. MIT Medical's Dental Service emphasizes preventive care and patient education, believing that keeping problems from starting is the surest way to dental health. Services include general dentistry, oral surgery and periodontics, with referrals to community dentists for other specialties. Children age 14 and younger are referred to pediatric dentists in the local community.
Urgent care is also available for dental injuries and other acute problems.
Another advantage of the Dental Service is close collaboration with other MIT Medical specialists. Often what seems to be a dental problem turns out to be a sinus infection or other medical problem. The proximity of so many medical specialists makes it easy to consult with them, and MIT Dental patients get better care as a result. No referral is needed. Urgent care is also available for dental injuries and other acute problems.