Special Patient Care (Hospital Dentistry)

Two dentists working with a sedated patient
Special Patient Care (Hospital Dentistry)

The Special Patient Care Clinic (SPCC), formerly known as Hospital Dentistry, provides advanced comprehensive general dentistry for patients with severe medical, physical, and cognitive conditions (such as pre and post-organ transplant, oral cancer, immunocompromised, special health care needs, intellectual developmental delay, cerebral palsy, down syndrome). We serve as a dental home for those as young as 16 years old through the lifespan.

Dental services offered:

  • Hospital Dentistry*
  • General Dentistry
  • IV Sedation in clinic or operating room
  • Emergency Services at UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center

Clinic Hours and Contact Information

Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed on weekends and major holidays

Address
714 Tiverton Drive Los Angeles, CA 90095
Room: AO-156A - Take the elevator down to A level and check in the blue windows

Phone: (310) 825-6510
Fax: (310) 206-4201

Provider Options and Cost of Care

Providers: Residents

Providers: Faculty

Insurances Accepted: Denti-Cal, Delta Dental PPO, Private Pay. If you are not sure what kind of Medi-Cal Dental Insurance (Denti-Cal) you have, we can verify for you when your appointment is scheduled.

New Patient Information

If you are looking to become a patient of our clinic, all new patients must attend an initial screening appointment to be accepted. Please note, due to high interest and lack of providers in the community for people with special needs and medical complexities, we have a waitlist of 24-36 months for the initial screening appointment. 

Please fill out our New Patient Request Form or visit tinyurl.com/uclaspcnew to be added to our waitlist.
If you have questions about your waitlist status, contact Social Work at 310-206-6670.

Need to Make, Cancel or Reschedule an Appointment?

If you are currently a patient of record with our clinic, and have questions regarding appointments, billing, or your care, please contact (310) 825-6510.

Social Work at SPCC 

The Department of Social Welfare and SPCC at UCLA are collaborating to re-imagine patient-centered care. Our goal is to meet patients where they are and to increase social support as individuals navigate the healthcare system. 

We offer the support of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Social Work Graduate Student(s) at SPCC during the academic year. Services are available most Mondays and Wednesdays.
Social work can be contacted at (310) 206-6670 or email: 
Steph Tuazon, LCSW: sntuazon@dentistry.ucla.edu 

Some reasons patients and families contact Social Work:

  • Understanding the UCLA Special Patient Care clinic process
  • Questions or concerns about your Medi-Cal Dental or Dental Insurance
  • Advocacy, your feedback, or information on how to participate with the Patient Family Advisory Board
  • Support with coordinating care with your medical team
  • Support with transportation to/from their appointment
  • Mental health support and resource referral
  • Caregiver support and resource referral
  • Information on and where to get support with Legal Conservatorship, Supported Decision Making, or Advance Healthcare Directives
  • Accessing or consulting with your local Regional Center
  • List of local hotels that offer a small discount to UCLA patients
  • Limited financial assistance
  • Finding local food pantries