Columbia University College of Dental Medicine

Dental schools have a quiet way of shaping the city’s oral-health landscape. Students and faculty treat patients under supervision, keeping costs predictable while training the next generation of dentists. Columbia University College of Dental Medicine operates on that model, offering general and specialty care from its Upper Manhattan base. Routine cleanings, fillings, and more complex procedures like root canals and crowns are all part of the curriculum, meaning each visit contributes to a student’s clinical education.

You’ll find the clinic at 622 W 168th St, a stretch of Washington Heights where the hospital towers and apartment buildings share the same block. Pediatric dentistry, periodontal treatments, and oral surgery are among the services available, though appointments can take longer than at a private practice—standard for academic settings. When you’re ready to schedule, call (212) 305-6100. Directions to the building are on the map at https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x89c2f69bf5cb3077:0xd5e31b59dc49b6f2, where the neighborhood’s mix of bodegas and medical offices blurs into the usual New York rhythm.