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Dental Hygiene Clinic
The University of Oklahoma Dental Hygiene Clinic at Tri
County Technology Center offers the public an opportunity to receive preventive
dental hygiene care. The purpose of the clinic is to teach dental hygiene students
the skills to practice dental hygiene in private offices and public clinics after
their graduation and licensure.
Adult patients are invited to call 918.331.3218 for a free
15 minute screening appointment. Patients oral conditions are "rated" and a classification
given. Assignment to students for dental hygiene care is based on the students'
educational needs. (The student or faculty member doing the screening examination
will be able to give you an estimate of the time you may have to wait for assignment
to a student.)
Children are also seen in the clinic 4 years old and older. There is
no screening required, just call 918.331.3218 and asked to have the child placed
on a waiting list. (A parent or legal guardian needs to accompany the child
to the clinic.)
After assignment to a dental hygiene student, patients
receive a complete dental hygiene examination, radiographs (x-rays), if indicated,
individualized oral hygiene instructions, a thorough prophylaxis (teeth cleaning)
with a fluoride treatment. Other preventive services such as sealants are also available. Dental
hygiene faculty and a licensed dentist supervise all treatment by students.
The clinic will not be able to provide fillings, extractions, crowns, and
dentures. However, the supervising dentist will inform patients if further dental
treatment is indicated, and the clinic will provide a referral list for area
dentists and dental clinics.
Dental Hygiene Services & Fees
Screening : free
Prophylaxis with fluoride
(Cleaning the
teeth to prevent disease)
Adult $10.00
Child $5.00
Scaling and Root Planing
(Treating
the infectionof supporting structures of the teeth) $20.00
Radiographs (X-rays) $2.00
- $25.00
Sealants (per tooth) $3.00
Cash or checks are accepted for payment. Although
the clinic does not accept insurance payments, a statement can be printed for
insurance purposes.
Call 918.331.3218 to make an appointment.
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