Become a patient at Dental Specialties of Saint Louis University
At SLU’s Center for Advanced Dental Education (CADE), we believe in delivering quality, affordable dental care without compromise. For more than 100 years, CADE has been providing expert dental and orthodontic care and education at SLU, training the next generation of top providers and serving individuals and families throughout our community.
Our patient practice, Dental Specialties of Saint Louis University, treats thousands of patients each year with innovative care at a lower cost than traditional practices. Orthodontics and other services are provided by highly skilled dentists undergoing advanced training in their specialties, allowing us to offer the affordable, innovative solutions your family needs to thrive.
Services include:
- Orthodontics
- Endodontics
- Periodontics
- Pediatric dentistry (children 12 and younger)
Proven Expertise
At Dental Specialties of Saint Louis University, orthodontic, endodontic, periodontic, and pediatric dental care is provided by Saint Louis University residents who are dentists undergoing advanced specialty training in orthodontics. Residents are overseen and guided by experienced SLU faculty members.
SLU’s orthodontic program is highly selective, with more than 400 applicants for just 14 resident positions each year. This high bar ensures you receive care from the very best dentists in our program.
Experienced Faculty
At Dental Specialties of Saint Louis University, residents work under the close supervision of world-renowned professors, ensuring the highest standard of patient care. SLU’s orthodontic faculty has over 850 years of cumulative orthodontic experience.
The clinic also has close ties to surgeons from Cardinal Glennon and other notable institutions who provide care for some of our most complex patient cases.
Accessible Pricing
We recognize and value the opportunity that working at our clinic offers our faculty and staff, and our pricing reflects this benefit. Services at Dental Specialties of Saint Louis University typically run about 30 to 50% less than private practices, making our services more accessible without compromising quality.
Innovative Treatments
Our direct connection to SLU’s Center for Advanced Dental Education and collaboration with CADE faculty gives our clinic access to the latest dental technology, often before that technology is available to private practices.