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Dental

Establishing a Lifelong Positive Relationships With Dental Care

The Munroe-Meyer Institute's Dental Clinic combines comprehensive dental services with caring providers to deliver a positive dental experience for patients of all ages and abilities.

Pediatric and adult services are performed in an environment created to respect and adapt to the specific needs of patients, families and caregivers.

Our goal is to help patients establish lifelong positive relationships with dental care. Our compassionate clinical team includes extraordinary faculty, postgraduate dental residents, and dental and dental hygiene students from the UNMC College of Dentistry.

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Routine Treatment and Emergency Care

A Highly Personalized Patient Experience

The Dental Clinic at Munroe-Meyer Institute is committed to providing the most positive and comprehensive dental care experience for patients of all ages and abilities throughout their lives. We are their dental home, a place for routine care as well as treatment and emergency care.

An Innovative Clinic Environment

Our new clinical environment can be altered for our patients’ unique needs and preferences.

  • The physical environment can easily be adapted for patients in wheelchairs.
  • Dental equipment can be concealed in cabinetry until needed.
  • The clinic has been designed to provide a low sensory environment. Dental operatories can be darkened and lighting colors altered.

Comprehensive Dental Care Across the Lifespan

Services for Children

  • Comprehensive oral health care and consultations.
  • Care for patients with specific health care needs and significant underlying medical histories.
  • Sedation for mildly anxious and fearful patients.
  • Treatment for early childhood caries (cavities), caries, orofacial injuries, periodontal needs, and cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial anomalies.
  • Emergency treatment for traumatic dental injuries.
  • Preventive services such as sealants, fluoride varnish and oral hygiene instruction.
  • Early intervention to address dental growth and developmental problems.
  • Comprehensive oral rehabilitation under general anesthesia.
  • Contemporary restorative care options.
  • Consultations with other medical specialties at MMI.

Services for Adults

  • Comprehensive oral health care and consultations.
  • Care for patients with specific health care needs and significant underlying medical histories.
  • Emergency treatment for traumatic dental injuries.
  • Preventive services such as sealants, fluoride varnish and oral hygiene instruction.
  • Consultations with other medical specialties at MMI.

Caring for Champions Services

Dental Clinic

Provides a positive and comprehensive dental care experience for patients of all ages and abilities.

Health & Wellness

Impacts health and wellness for individuals with disabilities and complex medical needs.

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Vision Clinic

Supports individuals with disabilities through diagnosis and treatment of eye and vision disorders.

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Inspired by Special Olympic Athletes

Established to serve the health care needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, MMI's Caring for Champions program specialists are committed to providing access to outstanding dietary health and wellness, dental and vision services that are tailored to their unique situation.

Patient Resources

We believe that providing resources that are helpful and understandable is equally important to patient care.

You are Welcome Here

MMI is committed to ensuring access to high-quality care for all patients and fostering welcoming spaces for faculty, staff and students to learn and work. We believe that promoting a sense of community positively impacts well-being and cultivates long-term relationships that broaden MMI’s reach and deepen our understanding in the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Access and Engagement

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