US DentalCompassJinhua Xie, DMD
General dentistry
Practice location
UNIVERSAL DENTAL SCHOOL PROGRAM INC9618 SOUTHWEST HWY, Oak Lawn, IL 60453Languages
English
License
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 Illinois, adult Medicaid covers some adult dental care, but not everything. What Illinois Medicaid covers, service by service
Questions to ask when you call
- Are you taking new patients, and how soon is the first appointment?
- Does Jinhua Xie 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.