"Odontologen" - the University Dental Clinics at Faculty of Medicine, UiB
"Odontologen" is the teaching dental clinics at the University of Bergen. It is providing examinations, diagnostics, preventive care, follow-up services, and treatment of diseases and injuries affecting the teeth, oral cavity and jaws. Treatment is provided by dental students and postgraduate trainees under the close supervision of experienced dentists, dental hygienists, and specialist clinicians. We offer advanced expertise across all fields of dentistry, with access to multidisciplinary assessment and treatment when required.
How may we help you?
We offer:
- Diagnostics and follow-up care
- Preventive dental treatment
- Treatment of diseases and injuries affecting teeth, oral cavity and jaws
- Access to all dental specialties
- Multidisciplinary assessment and treatment
Who may receive treatment?
"Odontologen" offers two lines of treatment options, depending on your needs:
Student Clinics — no referral required
At the Student Clinics, treatment is provides by dental students and postgraduate trainees under the close supervision of licensed dentists and dental hygienists.
Appointments may take longer than at a private dental practice, but treatment costs
are lower. This is an excellent option if you need a dental examination, routine cleaning, fillings or other standard dental care, and you are able to allow some extra time for treatment.
No referral is required. Contact us to book an initial assessment.
Specialist Clinics — referral required
Our Specialist Clinics receive patients who have been referred by their regular dentist for treatment within a specific specialty area, such as:
· Endodontic treatment (root canal therapy)
· Periodontal treatment
· Orthodontics
· Oral surgery
· Prosthetic rehabilitation
Referrals are submitted by your dentist to the appropriate specialist section.
Treatment is provided by dentists undergoing specialist training under expert supervision.
Not sure which service is right for you? Call us, and we will help direct you to the
appropriate clinic.
Contact information for existing patients
If you have received an appointment notice, you may contact the relevant clinic directly during telephone hours:
- Pedodontics: 410 02 825
- Endodontics: 412 85 367
- Cariology: 413 86 097
- Oral Surgery: 403 43 780
- Orthodontics: 413 82 272
- Dentist Qualification Programme: 411 97 550
- Orthognathic Surgery: 403 20 189
- Periodontology: 413 81 729
- Prosthodontics: 411 99 204
- Oral Radiology: 413 77 617
- Specialist Clinic: 413 86 193
- Dental Hygiene Clinic: 403 45 577
- Comprehensive Care Clinic: 403 42 673
Fees and payment
Treatment at "Odontologen" is more affordable than at most private dental practices, because services are provided as part of the university's education and research activities.
- Student clinic: Affordable rates — see our price list (external link)
- Specialist clinics: Individual price lists are available for each specialty clinic (external link)
- Hygiene fee: NOK 100 per visit
- Payment: is made using "Front Payment"- our mobile payment solution
Opening hours
Monday–Friday, 08:00–15:30.
The clinic is closed on weekends, public holidays and during University's designated summer closure periods.
Telephone hours:
08:00–10:00 and 12:00–14:00.
Getting here - visiting address
Årstadveien 19, 5009 Bergen (external link)
The clinics are located in the new building adjacent to the National Archives (Statsarkivet).
By bus: The nearest bus stop is "Statsarkivet" (routes 5, 6 and 16E). We recommend using public transport whenever possible.
By car: A limited number of parking spaces are available in the parking garage beneath the building (access via the north entrance).
Parking charges: Parking is registered automatically upon entry and exit.
- NOK 10 per 30 minutes for the first two hours
- Thereafter NOK 10 per hour
- Payment via parking machine, app or invoice
Additional paid parking is available at the National Archives (Statsarkivet) and Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital.
Infection prevention and control
We follow current public health guidelines and maintain a strong focus on infection prevention and control. We ask all patients to practise good hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette.
Lost property
All lost property found in the clinic is handed to the Facilities Office in unit U1.
The office is located on the same floor as the cafeteria and is staffed Monday–Thursday until 13:00.
The Facilities Office may also be contacted by email: Husokonom@odont.uib.no.
Other relevant information
A clinic at the heart of an academic environment
"Odontologen" is operated by Department of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen. As a patient, you contribute to the education and training of future dentists, dental hygienists, dental specialists and candidates enrolled in the dentist qualification program.