Center for Dental Care
The ECMC Center for Dental Care provides general (primary) dental health services for adults and their families who are covered by all forms of dental insurance including Medicaid, Medicare, FAP, DFAP and self-pay. The Center is the only accredited large hospital-based dental residency program in Western New York. In addition to its ECMC location, the Center has another location in North Buffalo. Opened in 2023, the ECMC Center for Dental Care (Hertel Avenue) was built with advanced equipment to support the complex dental health of special needs patients from throughout Western New York. This practice site also provides adult and pediatric dental care for the community.
For information on ECMC’s Special Needs Dentistry Program, please learn more here.
Treatments & Procedures
Our staff of dental experts offer a variety of treatments and procedures, including:
- Dental exams
- X-rays
- Dental cleanings
- Oral cancer screening
- Extractions
- Root canal
- Fillings
- Crowns
- Bridge work
- Partials and dentures
- Dental implants
- Implant-retained dentures
Additional Info
LOCATION
ECMC Main Hospital
2nd Floor
462 Grider Street
Buffalo, NY 14215
HERTEL AVENUE
Dental Service
800 Hertel Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14207
CONTACT
Patient Information
(716) 898-3189
Hertel Avenue
(716) 218-7399
Our Doctors
Additional Cancer Care Services
Breast Oncology
Directed by Dr. Vivian Lindfield, founder and director of Western New York Breast Health, the Center’s multi-specialty team delivers comprehensive, cutting-edge, and compassionate care to patients who have breast cancer—any type and stage—or are at risk of developing it.
Head & Neck Oncology
Our head and neck specialists, including surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, and dental oncologists, are committed to delivering expert care in a compassionate manner.
Medical Oncology & Chemotherapy
The Jonah Center is a part of the Center for Cancer Care where cancer specialists offer expert chemotherapy, hematology, and other treatments that emphasize a comprehensive approach to cancer care.
Oral Oncology & Maxillofacial Prosthetics
Our team specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing oral cancers. We provide a range of services such as oral cancer screening, oral and maxillofacial surgery, cancer care side effect management, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and maxillofacial prosthetics.
Plastic Surgery & Reconstructive Surgery
For patients facing either abnormal function or appearance after trauma or illness, the Center offers specialty plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery to restore a sense of normalcy and wellness.
Speech & Swallowing Therapy
The speech and swallowing therapy services at the Center for Cancer Care are designed to provide diagnosis, treatment, and management of swallowing and voice disorders.
Thoracic Oncology & Surgery
The ECMC Division of Thoracic Surgery is a highly skilled service in the Center that features many state-of-the-art cancer-related technologies, including the Ion endoluminal system, which is a robotic-assisted platform for minimally invasive biopsy in the lung that has broadened our capability at early detection and treatment of lung cancer, providing a much safer and faster way in diagnosing early-stage lung cancer.