Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic
Dental • Lafayette, LA • Since 1968
Information from public sources; not independently verified. Confirm hours, insurance and appointment availability with the clinic.
Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
LSU Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry (LSU LS U/D) operates the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry (LSUSD) in New Orleans, with additional offices in Baton Rouge. Established 1968, it is a higher education dental school within LSU Health Sciences Center. Key details: - Location: New Orleans, LA (HQ: 1100 Florida Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119) with additional office in Baton Rouge (7742 Office Park Blvd, Building 1, Ste A, Baton Rouge, LA 70809) - Programs: Dentistry education, graduate studies, and related health programs (medicine, nursing, public health) under the LSU Health Sciences Center umbrella - Leadership: Interim Dean Janet H. Southerland - Contact: Phone +1 504-619-8700; alumni email ds-alumni@lsuhsc.edu - Established: 1968; Industry: Higher Education; Type: Educational; Status: Active - Notable: Opened LSUSD TMD and Orofacial Pain Clinic (as of 2022-06-17) with new director and appointment processes If you’re specifically looking for LSUSD clinics in Lafayette or more statewide clinic locations, this summary confirms LSU runs clinics primarily in New Orleans with a listed Baton Rouge location; current publicly highlighted clinics include the TMD and Orofacial Pain Clinic in New Orleans.
Services Offered
Not published.
Team
Insurance & Payment
Not published.
Languages Spoken
FAQs
Who is eligible for services?
Low to moderate income; no health insurance; working or actively seeking employment; resident of Lafayette Parish. Initially eligible for one year of service; reevaluated annually.
Who cannot receive services?
Individuals with medical insurance, Medicare/Medicaid; Workers' Compensation injuries; pending medical-based lawsuits.
Who is eligible for care at the Lafayette Clinic?
The Clinic serves the working uninsured living in Lafayette Parish; initially, patients are eligible for one year of service and re-evaluated annually.
Who provides the care at the Clinic?
Services are provided by LSUSD dental hygiene students and volunteers (physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, dental assistants, and dental hygienists from Lafayette and surrounding parishes).
Social Media
Photos
Photos published by Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic showing the dental practice in Lafayette, LA.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Dr. Leslie Jacobs, DDS)"},value:: 4.8 stars (Dr. Leslie Jacobs, DDS)"}},{reviewCount:{citations:,confidence:
Patients praise
- Significantly reduced fees compared to private practice
- Thorough supervision by faculty members ensuring quality control
- Success in complex procedures like dentures with good outcomes
Common complaints
- Reports of long wait times for treatment and procedures
- Potential for complications or unsatisfactory results due to the educational nature of the student-led care
- Frustration regarding the multi-visit process for simple procedures
Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Louisiana State University Health New Orleans SOD Highlights Innovation, Student Success and Facility Enhancements | ADEA - Jun 9, 2026
- LSU Health New Orleans’ Rural Track Scholars Program for Dentists Impacts Communities Across the State - Mar 1, 2026
- LSU Health New Orleans’ Rural Track Scholars Program for Dentists Impacts Communities Across the State - Mar 1, 2026
- Department of Oral and Craniofacial Biology - School of Dentistry - Sep 30, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
Other dental clinics in Lafayette
Comparing your options?
See other dental clinics in Lafayette, or search the full directory by insurance, ratings, and more.
