Welcome to Tri-C's Dental Hygiene Clinic

The Dental Hygiene Department of Cuyahoga Community College operates a clinic as an integral part of the Dental Hygiene Program, staffed by Registered Dental Hygienists with advanced educational degrees and a Supervising Dentist. The clinic experience seeks to create an educational climate which facilitates the development of professional dental hygienists. Everyone is welcome in our clinic; however, clients 17 and younger, must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the entire initial appointment.

Client Responsibilities
The Dental Hygiene Clinic is an educational facility where students provide care with close supervision by clinical faculty. Frequent instructor interaction results in longer appointments. The client should expect to arrive promptly at the scheduled time and remain up to 3 1/2 hours. Multiple appointments may be necessary in order to thoroughly treat the needs of the client.

Cancellation Policy
In order for students to obtain their clinical skills toward graduation, they are expected to fulfill specific requirements. This necessitates client cooperation and return visits until completion. Cancellations at the last minute make continuity of care difficult, if not impossible. If cancelling an appointment is necessary, please call the clinic at 216-987-4413 at least 24 hours prior to appointment. Continued cancellations may limit your opportunity for further appointments.

Client rights
Clients seeking dental health care at the Dental Hygiene Clinic will:

• be treated with courtesy and respect.
• be apprised of clinic fees, time schedules and appointments.
• be screened with Blood Pressure readings.
• have a comprehensive written medical and dental health history taken.
• have a thorough oral examination, including an oral cancer screening.
• be informed of current dental status and be provided with a written referral form, if necessary.
• receive an explanation of the recommended treatment, treatment alternatives, the option to refuse treatment, the risk of no treatment and expected outcomes of various treatments.
• receive oral health care instruction.
• grant permission to proceed with treatment.
• be informed of the radiographic evaluation completed by the Supervising Dentist.
• be able to request a duplicate set of radiographs forwarded to a place of referral.
• be assured of confidentiality with all information.
• be secure that infection control measures mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are practiced.
• be assured of the continuity and completion of Dental Hygiene treatment that meets the standard of care in the profession.

Fee Schedule
(Fees must be paid on the first appointment)

Fee includes

• Medical and Dental Health History
• Oral Cancer Examination
• Blood Pressure Readings
• Periodontal Charting
• Oral Hygiene Instruction
• Oral Prophylaxis (cleaning - scaling & polishing of the teeth)
• Radiographs (X-rays) Types of radiographs that may be necessary
  Complete series • Single films • Panoramic • Occlusal films • Bite-Wings
• Fluoride Treatment
• Nutritional Counseling
• Diagnostic study models, if necessary
• Amalgam Polishing, if necessary
• Intra-oral Photographs, if necessary
• Free toothbrush

 Infectious Disease and Bloodborne Pathogens

Clinic hours
Clinic hours vary from semester to semester.Please contact the Dental Hygiene Clinic at (216) 987-4413 for exact times, to schedule an appointment or leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible.

Location
The central location of the campus is convenient to major freeways and bus routes.

Parking
Visitor parking is available in designated areas around campus and is $1.00 which must be paid at the Paystation located adjacent to the Visitor parking area.

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