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Available services

• Medical and dental histories
• Oral cancer screening
• Radiographs (x-rays)
• Exam for current dental conditions and needs
• Periodontal examination
• Individualized treatment planning and patient education
• Tobacco cessation counseling
• Nutritional counseling
• Intraoral photographs
• Prophylaxis (dental cleaning & polishing)
• Non-surgical periodontal therapy
• Impressions & study models
• Athletic mouth guards
• Salivary diagnostic testing
• Advanced oral cancer screenings
• Local anesthesia
• Localized delivered antibiotics
• Dental sealants
• Fluoride treatment

Note: The Clinic does not provide restoration dental care, fillings, dentures, root canals, or extractions.

Exam and cleaning plus x-rays, if indicated
$20 – Adult
$20 – Child
$15 – Senior citizen
Fees are waived for current º£½ÇÉçÇø students, your active virtual ID card must be shown at the appointment

Sealants requested by your dentist via prescription
$5 – per tooth

X-rays requested by your dentist via prescription
$15

Alginate impressions and study models requested by your dentist via prescription
$10

Note: The Clinic accepts credit cards only. The patient may pre-pay for their appointment online to expedite service.

Appointments are required.

Clinic days vary by semester. Because student evaluations occur at various points during the hygiene visit, please plan on a minimum of 3 1/2 hours per appointment. More than one visit will be required for comprehensive care.

September – December

• Tuesday – 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Wednesday – 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Friday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Closed Saturdays & Sundays

January – May

• Monday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Tuesday – 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Wednesday – 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Thursday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Friday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Closed Saturdays & Sundays

Location

The Dental Hygiene Clinic is located in the Health Sciences Center on the Blue Bell Campus. View the campus map.

Within the scope of dental hygiene practice, the Dental Hygiene Program has defined the following as Patient Rights.

The patient has a right to:

• Considerate and confidential treatment.
• A safe, clean, and healthy environment to receive treatment.
• Continuity and completion of treatment.
• Access to complete and current information about his/her condition.
• Advance knowledge of the cost of treatment.
• Informed consent.
• Explanation of recommended treatment, treatment alternatives, the option to refuse treatment, the risk of no treatment and expected outcomes of various treatments.
• Treatment that meets the standard of care in the profession.

Patient's Bill of Rights (PDF)

Notice of Privacy Practices (PDF)

Bloodborne Pathogens Statement (PDF)

Public Notice of Competence in Dental Hygiene Procedures

Many patient care services are taught in the dental hygiene curriculum. Prior to treating patients, students have demonstrated minimal competency in both didactic and pre-clinical, laboratory, or simulation session.

The program in dental hygiene is accredited by the Commission of Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of approval without reporting requirements.

Notice of Opportunity to File Complaints with the Commission on Dental Accreditation

The Commission on Dental Accreditation will review complaints that relate to a program's compliance with the accreditation standards. The Commission is interested in the sustained quality and continued improvement of dental and dental-related education programs but does not intervene on behalf of individuals or act as a court of appeal for individuals in matters of admission, appointment, promotion or dismissal of faculty, staff, or students.

A copy of the accreditation standards and/or the Commission's policy and procedure for submission of complaints may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago IL 60611 or by calling 1-800-621 -8099 extension 2719.