Texas A&M College of Dentistry

The stretch of Gaston Avenue near Baylor University Medical Center isn’t just hospital territory—it’s also where Texas A&M College of Dentistry operates, tucked between the clinical buzz of the medical district and the quieter residential pockets of Old East Dallas. The area’s mix of institutional gravitas and neighborhood practicality makes it an unexpected but logical spot for a dental practice serving both students and the broader community. Pedestrians cutting through from the DART rail stop or drivers looping off I-30 might not realize a full-service dental clinic sits just blocks from the hospital’s towering presence.

Dental care here covers the spectrum from routine cleanings to more complex procedures, with services that include exams, fillings, crowns, and even dentures—the kind of breadth you’d expect from a practice affiliated with an academic institution. While the name suggests an educational focus, the clinic functions as a working dental office, open to patients beyond the student body. That dual role means appointments might involve supervised trainees, but the oversight comes from licensed faculty, a setup that’s standard for university-affiliated clinics. No flashy signage or grand entrance marks the address; it’s a functional space in a neighborhood where function tends to outweigh frills.

Finding the place is straightforward if you’re already navigating the medical campus, but first-timers might want to double-check the map. The building sits at 3300 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75246, a location that’s more about convenience for those in the area than curb appeal. Parking is a question of street spots or nearby lots—par for the course in this part of town, where every square foot seems allocated to healthcare or housing. For anyone used to the polished storefronts of Uptown or the historic facades of Deep Ellum, the setting feels decidedly more utilitarian, a reflection of its purpose over aesthetics.

Questions about appointments or services are fielded at (214) 828-8100, a number that connects to the front desk without the usual layers of automated menus. If driving, the map pin drops you right at the entrance, though the surrounding one-way streets can test your patience during rush hour. Locals who’ve been coming here for years tend to time their visits for mid-morning, when the traffic thins and the clinic’s rhythm aligns with the rest of the medical district’s ebb and flow.