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Dental Hygiene Clinic
We hope that you will choose to visit our health care facility and receive preventive dental care provided by our students. All treatment is supervised by licensed dental professionals...dentists and dental hygienists. The clinic is open to community adults and children for a nominal fee. Appointments must be made in advance.
The Dental Hygiene Clinic is located on the first floor of Cook Hall next the Learning Resource Center. It is easily ccessible by personal and public transportation.
The spacious, modern 15-chair clinic offers a pleasant environment to its clients. Radiographic (x-ray) department has four x-ray machines, including a panoramic machine. The students and faculty adhere strictly to all policies recommended and/or required by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Ohio State Dental Board.
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| $10.00 | Teeth Cleaning, Bitewing X-rays, Fluoride Treatment and Dental Health Education |
| $15.00 | Complete Series of X-rays |
| $10.00 | Panoramic Radiograph |
| $5.00 | Per Pit and Fissure Sealant |
There is no fee for clients receiving Medicare and ADC when valid cards are presented at the initial appointment. There also is no fee for current Lima Campus students and employees. Golden Buckeye cards are honored.
Other preventive treatment includes:
- Oral Cancer Examination
- Assessment of Medical and Dental Health Status (blood pressure, pulse rates, and respiration rates)
- Periodontal Scaling/Debridement
- Nutritional Counseling
- Diabetic Screening
- Application of Topical Fluoride
- Application of Dental Sealants
Treatment in the clinic proceeds at a slower pace than in a dental office because treatment is performed by students and carefully evaluated by licensed dental professionals. It is common for a patient to visit the clinic 2-3 times for 1 1/2 - 3 hours each visit to provide safe and
comprehensive care. Clinic hours vary each quarter. Students' success is dependent upon patients meeting their appointment obligations; therefore, a 24-hour cancellation notice is appreciated.