Lauren K. Dickens, DMD
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Lauren K. Dickens, DMD
We are dedicated to providing the Gainesville area with quality dental services that exceed your expectations. We understand that visiting the dentist can be stressful, so we have designed our facility and procedures with your comfort and ease in mind.

Regardless of your reason for visiting, you can rest assured that everyone at University Family Dentistry, from our front office staff to our hygienists and dentists, will make sure that your dental treatment is as effective, affordable, and pleasant as possible.Your smile is in good hands! The dentists, hygienists, and technicians here at University Family Dentistry have the education and experience to meet all your oral health needs.
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The most rewarding part of my job is alleviating my patients' pain. I pride myself in being gentle, friendly and thorough with every patient that sits in my chair. Dr. Dickens is certified in nitrous oxide, as well as dermal fillers and botox. She is an active member of the Florida Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry and American Dental Association.
At University Family Dentistry in Gainesville, Florida, we offer various payment methods to give you options that work best for you. We accept cash, personal checks and debit or credit cards. Our office accepts CareCredit, a healthcare credit card that is used to pay for out-of-pocket expenses not covered by dental insurance.
Finding a new dental office can often be a challenge. Fortunately, University Family Dentistry in Gainesville, Florida can satisfy all your dental needs. The following will provide you with an overview of what to expect from your first visit to our dental office. It can be easy to forget when you scheduled a dental appointment but now we're able to remind you with an Appointment Reminder via email or text message.
Like all veneers, composite resin veneers are used to improve the overall appearance of teeth by changing their shape and color. Composite resin veneers are ideal for quickly and effectively treating multiple cosmetic dental issues including stained teeth, crooked teeth, chipped or cracked teeth, or to fill in gaps between existing teeth.
Do you find yourself being self-conscious about your smile because of discolored, chipped, or crooked teeth? You can instantly improve your smile with composite resin veneers! The direct composite resin veneer can be used to correct gapped, chipped, poorly shaped, and stained teeth. They can be affordably created chairside and can often be placed in as little as one visit.
Reviews (10)
Isabel Duong
Isabel Duong
Feb 04, 2022
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I have been coming here for years and the service and care has always been of the highest quality. My hygienist, Monica is excellent and very gentle and Dr. Dickens is awesome. The front office staff is always helpful and friendly.
Hilly Jp
Hilly Jp
Jan 01, 2022
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If I could give zero I would. As someone coming trying to come in as a new client, this experience was a nightmare. I was told minutes before my appointment that I would have to pay $400 dollars out of pocket because there was an insurance with my insurance. Despite the fact that my insurance was active and working.i should have been told the day prior to prevent myself from missing a whole day of work. Furthermore, I just wanted a check-up and cleaning, but there were added procedures. In addition to that, their next available appointment would be July 2022. The front staff needed to develop a
Alice Laporta
Alice Laporta
Dec 21, 2021
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From the first phone call till I checked out the personal was great! I have never had such a great experience at a doctors office as there. They are the sweetest kindest people. You are well informed about ever step of the visit. Thank you!!!
Michelle Thompson
Michelle Thompson
Nov 27, 2021
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I had a really bad toothache and they got me in and taken care of! The office staff and Doctor that I have met so far have all been so easy to talk with and made me feel so comfortable..(trust me ..that isn’t an easy thing in a Dentist’s office usually) ..I highly recommend this office for any of your dentistry needs! Thank you!
Monica Rosier
Monica Rosier
Nov 10, 2021
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I could not be more happy with the services I have received at University Family Dentistry and specifically Dr. Hamrick. I am a nervous patient with childhood dental trauma but Dr. Hamrick and her staff are kind, courteous and highly professional, and they always put me at ease. I highly recommend them, and I have heard very positive feedback about their colleagues in the office e as well.
Miss Dee
Miss Dee
Sep 28, 2021
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The facility is very clean. The staff is friendly and very professional. They are truly concerned about you and offering the best treatment plan(s) for you. I really appreciated the strong adherence to CDC guidelines in keeping me and them safe. Glad I chose them for my dental care.
Brandon Malecki
Brandon Malecki
Sep 14, 2021
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Such an awesome place to have cavities removed. I refused to go to the dentist just because of the drill. They have an awesome set up there to help you relax while they’re working on your teeth. Thank you University Family Dentistry!
Tori Moore
Tori Moore
Aug 20, 2021
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Just on my first appointment I received more care and kindness than I have in the past 2 years at my previous dentist. Everyone was very kind and understanding. I'm excited to be a patient here.
Jx J.
Jx J.
Aug 16, 2021
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Extremely polite and accommodating. The staff went the extra mile to print out insurance information and worked with us to set an appointment date at a reasonable time. Best experience at a dental office yet. Everyone at the front desk was exceptionally generous while Dr. Dickens and her assistant Haiti walked me through everything, all the while keeping a positive and uplifting attitude. This isn’t a fake review lol. Definitely recommend:)
Pamela Killough
Pamela Killough
Aug 04, 2021
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University Family Dentistry are always very friendly and caring. The dr’s want to make sure you understand what is going on.
I called this morning and given an appointment for September but when the dr heard want was going on they called me back to come in today. They told me that I would be worked in but there wasn’t a long wait only maybe 15 minutes. I had plan on being there all afternoon. They are wonderful and so glad to be one of their patients.