Dental Clinic

Offers low-cost dental care to adults age 19 and over. Service is delivered by supervised students of the VCC dental hygiene program. First appointment is a screening appointment with examination by a dentist and diagnosis of dental and periodontal conditions; cases that meet the dental hygiene clinic learning needs will be accepted for care. The Dental Assisting Program serves individuals ages four to 21, and includes home care instruction, polishing, and fluoride application. The Dental Hygiene Program serves individuals age 19 and over, and includes diagnosis of dental and periodontal conditions, home care instruction, scaling, root planing, polishing, fluoride application, and radiographs. Fees are charged; $5 upon acceptance to the program, and then $30. Individuals who have been screened and need dental treatment (including fillings and extractions) will be referred to community dentists. Clinic hours are alternate weeks from 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Wednesday for September to June, and alternate weeks from 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday for January to May.