How much is a teeth cleaning at a dental school?
15 clinics publish a cleaning price. They range from free to $70, and the typical (middle) price is $25. Most include X-rays and a check by a licensed hygienist or dentist; a few charge for those separately.
Every figure is the clinic's own, from its website or fee sheet. Children, seniors and students often pay less: see each clinic's page.
Chicago
| Clinic | What it covers | Cleaning |
|---|---|---|
| College of Lake County | Basic dental hygiene visit (cleaning, X-rays, exam, sealants) | $15 |
| Malcolm X College (City Colleges of Chicago) | Adult cleaning (prophylaxis) | $25 |
| Prairie State College | Adult cleaning | $25 |
| Harper College | Dental hygiene care (cleaning) | $27–$64 |
| College of DuPage | Clinic fee (teeth cleaning, toothbrush, toothpaste sample and floss) | $30 |
Dallas-Fort Worth
| Clinic | What it covers | Cleaning |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas College | All clinic services, including cleaning, X-rays and exam | Free |
| Tarrant County College | All clinic services for one semester (cleaning, X-rays, sealants) | $10 |
| Collin College | Teeth cleaning, ages 13 and older | $20 |
| Texas Woman's University | Routine teeth cleaning | $40–$50 |
Houston
| Clinic | What it covers | Cleaning |
|---|---|---|
| Wharton County Junior College | Patient fee | $10 |
| Pima Medical Institute - Houston | New patient cleaning, X-rays and exam (15 and older) | $19.95 |
| College of the Mainland | Adult cleaning with X-rays, exam and fluoride | $25 |
| Lone Star College-Kingwood | Adult cleaning and exam with X-rays (ages 16 to 59) | $25 |
Phoenix
| Clinic | What it covers | Cleaning |
|---|---|---|
| Carrington College - Mesa | Cleaning, fluoride, home care instruction and dental screening | Complimentary |
| Phoenix College | Hygiene visit with X-rays, oral cancer check, gum check, exam and cleaning | $70 |
Dental schools: the first visit
Dental schools usually start with an exam and X-rays to decide whether students can take your case. That first visit is the price to plan for:
- Texas A&M College of DentistryAdult first visit (registration, screening exam and X-rays)$120
- UTHealth Houston School of DentistryAssessment visit for comprehensive care (exam and X-rays)about $109
Checked 2026-10-02. You may reuse these figures with a link back (CC BY 4.0).