Free/reduced price Dental Care for Kids at Rose State College

Do you know someone who has kids with dental needs? Go to this link: Dental Hygiene Clinic . Here is some info on it.

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Patient Information

The clinic welcomes patients from the community, campus, and state. Preventive dentistry can help you keep your teeth for a lifetime. For a nominal fee the following services may be obtianed in the Rose State College Dental Hygiene Clinic:

• Oral prophylaxis (teeth cleaning)Scaling and polishing to remove plaque, stain and calculus (tartar) from the teeth and provide a healthy environment for the oral tissues.
• Topical fluoride treatmentStrengthens the enamel by applying a gell, foam or varnish to prevent tooth decay (Preceded by prophylaxis at the same appointment time.
• Dental Radiographs (dental x-rays)X-rays will be taken as prescribed by the clinic supervising dentist. The films may be sent to your private dentist by request and payment of a small fee for mailing.
• Preventive Patient EducationDemonstration and evaluation of preventive oral hygiene techniques and dietary counseling to help prevent and control oral disease.
• Pit and Fissure SealantPreventive coating on the grooves and pits of the teeth to prevent tooth decay. (Preceded by prophylaxis and diagnosed by the clinic supervising dentist.)
• General and Oral Health AssessmentThis evaluation includes oral health assessment to include identification of dental caries (cavities), periodontal (gum) disease and oral cancer screening. Services also include careful review of medical and dental histories.

These services can be offered at a reduced fee because dental hygiene progam students provide the services in a learning environment. Licensed dentists and licensed dental hygienists provide supervision during all clinical procedures. Due to the learing environment and level of supervision, appointments may be lengthier than in a private dental practice. Treatment frequently requires multiple appointments.

• ScreeningThe Clinic follows the academic calendar and patients must be evaluated for acceptability. Patients, 13 years of age and older, must be screen before receiving an appontment to have services. A screening appointment, approximately 30 minutes, is the first step. Each patient completes a thorough health history form. Consultation with a physician may be necessary before treatment if the health history reveals contraindications to dental hygiene treatment. Call the Clinic for information about available screening appointments. At the screening appointments the level of oral disease present and level of difficulty will be determined. If accepted as a patient at that time the patient will be contacted by a student to schedule an appointment. There is no charge for screening.
• ChildrenA limited number of children are accepted for treatment in the Dental Hygiene Progam Clinic. No Screening is required. Minors 3 to 12 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian complete documentation and written consent at the appointment. Parents are not allowed to accompany children into the Clinic and an adult must remain in the building throughout the appointment.