At SAIDS Dental Hospital, MMC Campus, Atholi, Kozhikode, the dental consultation is free. Walk in Monday to Saturday between 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM. A senior dentist examines your teeth and gums, and you get a treatment plan with the cost explained before anything starts.
Why the consultation is free
SAIDS is a teaching dental hospital. The college earns from education, so treatment is charged close to material cost and the first check-up is free. Many people delay a dental visit only because they fear the bill; we want you to know the cost first.
What happens at the first visit
- Registration at the OPD counter.
- Examination of teeth, gums, tongue and jaw by a senior dentist.
- X-ray if needed (small charge) to see decay or roots.
- Treatment plan and cost explained clearly.
- Referral to the right specialist: root canal, extraction, braces, dentures, kids' dentistry, gum treatment, implants or oral surgery.
Simple treatments like cleaning or a filling may be done the same day.
What to bring
- Old dental X-rays or prescriptions
- A list of the medicines you take, especially for diabetes, blood pressure or blood thinners
- For children, a parent or guardian
How to reach SAIDS
SAIDS is inside the Malabar Medical College Hospital campus at Modakkallur, Atholi, near Ulliyeri. Perambra–Kozhikode buses stop in front of the hospital, so it is easy to reach from Perambra, Naduvannur, Ulliyeri, Atholi, Balussery and Kuttiady. Patients also come from Koyilandy and Vadakara.
Starting charges
- Consultation: free
- Root canal: from Rs. 1,400
- Dental implant: from Rs. 11,000
- Braces: from Rs. 9,800
- Clear aligners: from Rs. 15,000
- Scaling: from Rs. 150
Frequently asked questions
Is the dental consultation really free at SAIDS?
Yes. The examination is free; X-rays and treatment are charged.
Who will examine me?
A senior dentist examines you and plans your treatment. You can then choose to have the treatment done directly by a senior doctor, or by a dental student under the proper supervision of senior doctors at a lower charge. The same quality materials are used either way.
Is SAIDS open on Sunday?
No. OPD runs Monday to Saturday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Book your visit: SAIDS Dental Hospital, MMC Campus, Modakkallur, Atholi, Kozhikode. OPD Monday to Saturday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Sunday closed). Consultation is free. Call +91 7510500043 or +91 8606730213, WhatsApp +91 95443 93383.