Dental Hygiene Clinic offered at Shoreline Community College
Dental Hygiene Clinic offered at Shoreline Community College
Supervised students provide: - Head and neck exam - Medical history - Blood pressure check - Oral exam - Fluoride treatments - Cleaning and polishing - X-rays - Oral cancer screening - Sealants - Oral hygiene instruction Complete dental care takes at least two appointments that are three hours each. First appointment is examination only (except for children), and includes exam and diagnosis by dentist. Patients needing fillings may be referred to the restorative clinic, where a dentist prepares teeth and a hygiene student does the filling. Cannot do the following: - Root canal - Orthodontic or surgical work - Bridges - Gold work - Dentures - Dental emergencies
Location
16101 Greenwood Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98133
Hours
Clinic schedule varies by quarter.
Application process
Call for an appointment.
Eligibility
Must be age four or older for cleaning. Supervising dentist reserves the right to refer treatment that cannot be completed in the clinic, or to refer patients whose cases are not appropriate for teaching instruction.
Fee
Flat rate. $5 discount for seniors ages 65 and older. Payment of fees required at the time service is rendered.
Agency info
Shoreline Community College
Offers comprehensive post-secondary and continuing educational programs, including adult basic skills classes, English as a Second Language classes, parenting classes, vocational education, a veterans' center, minority affairs office, a women's center, a multi-cultural diversity center and many other programs.