It may be a little too early for “spring cleaning.” However, it’s never too early to have your teeth cleaned! Or maybe you need X-rays taken and a review of your dental history. This spring semester, the Del Mar College Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting Programs are offering services at “no cost” as part of students’ clinical training while they provide Coastal Bend residents a healthier smile and wallet. These clinics gives DMC Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting students required hands-on experiences they need during training to become dental professionals while also providing a community service under the supervision of DMC Dental Programs faculty. The Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting Clinics offer a variety of combined services including medical history reviews, blood pressure screenings, intra-oral examinations, dental preliminary assessments, periodontal assessments, dental hygiene education, oral cancer screenings, radiographs (X-rays), fluoride treatments (as needed), selective polishing, conservative periodontal therapy, dental hygiene therapy and dental sealants. Patient selection is based on the educational and clinical requirements of Dental Hygiene students, and faculty will make the determination to accept patients after a “qualifying appointment” is completed. Selected qualified patients’ care with Dental Hygiene students usually requires more than one visit. The Dental Clinic is in Health Sciences Building 1 on the Windward Campus, and operational hours are every Thursday 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. for the Dental Assisting Clinic and Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. and only 9 a.m. to noon on Fridays for the Dental Hygiene Clinic. Appointments are required. For full details about patient selection, appointments and other pertinent information, visit the clinic web page: delmar.edu/offices/dental-clinic/index.html.delmar.edu/offices/dental-clinic/index.html.
• Currently through early May, Del Mar College Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting Programs Spring Clinical Services.
• Location: Room 125, Health Sciences Building 1, Del Mar College Windward Campus, 4101 Old Brownsville Road (78405), get online directions and campus map.
• Clinic Operational Hours:
- Dental Assisting: Thursdays 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
- Dental Hygiene: Mondays through Thursdays 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. to noon
• Appointment required, including a qualifying appointment for assessment. To schedule a “qualifying appointment,” and for more information, contact the DMC Dental Clinic at 361-698-2854 or dentalclinic@delmar.edu.
