US DentalCompassNur Sheikhan, DDS
General dentistry
Practice location
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE DENTAL COLLEGE875 UNION AVE, Memphis, TN 38103Education
EducationUniversity of Tennessee College of Dentistry (05/2021)
License
Issued inFL
NumberDN26573
About general dentistry
A general dentist handles most everyday care: check-ups, cleanings, fillings, simple extractions and referrals onward when something needs a specialist. For most people this is the first appointment to make.
Paying for a visit
This is a dental school clinic. Treatment is given by students under faculty supervision, usually for less than a private practice charges, but appointments are longer and there is often a screening visit first. Dental school clinics: what to expect, and is it worth it?
In Tennessee, adult Medicaid covers a broad range of adult dental care. What Tennessee Medicaid covers, service by service
Questions to ask when you call
- Are you taking new patients, and how soon is the first appointment?
- Does Nur Sheikhan see adults, and do you take my Medicaid plan?
- Do you offer reduced fees or a payment plan for patients without insurance?
- What will the first visit cost me, and what will it include?
A dentist registered at an address may work there only some days, or may have moved on. The clinic's front desk can confirm.