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VA and Roseman University Open First-in-Nation Dental Clinic for Veterans in Henderson
A new 1,033-square-foot clinic with five chairs inside Roseman University's College of Dental Medicine in Henderson is the first standalone VA dental facility in the nation located within a university dental school. The partnership aims to expand dental care access for Southern Nevada veterans and provide hands-on training for future dentists.
Southern Nevada veterans now have a new option for dental care following the opening of a clinic inside Roseman University of Health Sciences' College of Dental Medicine in Henderson. The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System and Roseman University unveiled the facility on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, describing it as the first standalone VA dental facility in the nation situated within a university dental school.
The 1,033-square-foot clinic, which has five chairs, expands on dental services already offered at the main VA Medical Center in North Las Vegas. Roseman University funded and built the facility, while the VA will manage daily operations and staff it with VA dental professionals who deliver care.
"Every veteran we serve deserves care close to home, and every future dentist deserves to learn what that care means. This partnership delivers both," said Michael Kiefer, executive director of the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System.
In addition to care for veterans, family members of veterans can access affordable dental and orthodontic services through Roseman University's public clinical programs on the same campus. The arrangement gives dental students practical experience while expanding access to oral health services for the military community.
The opening comes as veterans in Southern Nevada continue to face barriers to timely dental care, which is not always fully covered by VA benefits. By placing the clinic within a dental school, the partnership aims to address both patient access and the training of future dentists in veteran-specific care.
The clinic is located at Roseman University's Henderson campus. Veterans seeking care through the VA can contact the Southern Nevada Healthcare System for eligibility and scheduling information.