1. be treated with courtesy and respect
in a facility which meets the standards of care for the practice of
dental hygiene in an academic setting.
2. be informed of the fee schedule and appointments.
3. have appointment time reasonably observed.
4. have a thorough examination and assessment
of oral health needs.
5. be informed of dental treatment necessary
to attain optimal oral health and wellness.
6. receive accurate and current information
regarding oral health status.
7. expect high quality care which will prevent
further oral disease.
8. expect reasonable continuity and completion
of care.
9. receive oral health instructions.
10. be referred for other needed dental
treatment which will promote wellness.
11. confidentiality of all information pertinent
to oral care.
12. expect treatment in a safe, clean health
care setting.
13. informed consent prior to the initiation
of treatment.
14. participate in decisions regarding dental
hygiene treatment, having been made aware of the treatment alternatives,
the risk of no treatment, and expected outcomes of treatment options.
15. access to dental records during and
after treatment according to the Health Insurance Portability and
Accessibility (HIPAA) Standards.
The services will be performed by a dental
hygiene student under the supervision of licensed dentists and dental
hygiene faculty. Services performed are limited to preventive treatment
and are not intended to take the place of a dental examination. Preventive
treatment provided includes:
* Oral Examination
* Oral Prophylaxis (Cleaning and Polishing
the teeth)
* Dental Health Instructions
* Nutritional Counseling
* Necessary Radiographs (x-rays) - (referred
to your dentist upon request)
* Home Care Kit
* Cleaning of Dentures
* Fluoride Treatment/Sealants
* Health Screening
* Athletic Mouthguards
Length
of Appointments
Treatment
in the clinic proceeds at a slower pace than a dental office since the
services are performed by the students and carefully evaluated by instructors.
Usually preventive patient visits to the clinic take two or three appointments
for 1-3 hours each visit. We want to provide you with the best possible
care, so please be patient. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
For patients new to the clinic
a short (20-30 minutes) screening appointment is necessary prior to
being scheduled for preventive services. At this time a medical and
dental overview is made in order to determine length/number of appointments
necessary.
Becoming
a Patient
The
clinic is open early September through early May. Clinic hours vary
each semester. Please contact the dental hygiene secretary at (440)
525-7221 for exact times to schedule an appointment.
The
clinic is open to interested adults and children in the community. Appointments
must be made in advance.
A screening appointment is initially necessary
to determine one's dental and medical status. Upon completion of the
twenty to thirty minute screening appointment the client will be scheduled
for the appropriate appointment times.
Clinic Hours
Fall
Semester
Monday and Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 9:00
p.m.
Spring Semester
Monday and Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.;
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; and 5:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.;
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; and 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
$15.00
15 years and over - includes oral prophylaxis, radiographs if indicated,
fluoride treatment and dental health instructions.
$10.00 14 years and under - same services
as above.
$10.00 Senior Citizens - same services
as above.
$15.00 Panoramic radiograph without prophylaxis
$10.00 Full series radiographs without prophylaxis
$3.00 Athletic mouthguards
$5.00 Sealants - per sealant
No fee for Patients on Medicaid, ADC, or
General Relief when valid cards are presented at the initial appointment.
Please pay for services as they are rendered.
Infectious
Disease Information
Standard
Precautions is an infection control practice that is adhered to in order
to prevent and control the spread of infection. All health career students
and faculty are required to utilize Standard Precautions when caring
for patients and when handling any body fluids or substances. Equipment
is protected with barriers and clinicians use gloves, masks, glasses,
and fluid resistant apparel to diminish risks of bloodborne pathogens
being transmitted. Items not protected by barriers are disinfected for
every patient and instruments are sterilized. Protocol of the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration, Ohio State Dental Board, Environmental
Protection Agency and Center for Disease Control and Prevention is followed.
The
dental hygiene student has numerous clinical requirements to fulfill.
They depend on YOU to help them in fulfilling these clinical requirements.
If for some reason you cannot keep your appointment, please call the
clinic at least 24 hours prior to your appointment to reschedule an
appropriate time. This courtesy allows the dental hygiene student to
give your appointment to another patient. Because of our busy schedule
missed appointments, excessive cancellations or tardiness cannot be
tolerated. Patients may be dismissed if missed appointments, excessive
cancellations or tardiness becomes habitual behavior. The student's
learning process and completion of clinic requirements for graduation
and board examinations are jeopardized when a patient does not follow
through with appointments. Your cooperation will allow us to better
serve you.
We
Want You to Come Back
Although
the Lakeland Dental Hygiene Clinic is committed to providing you with
preventive procedures, we are also committed to partnering with your
general dentist for comprehensive dental care. Successful preventive
dental health care must be maintained on a regular schedule. Due to
the dental hygiene students required clinical experience with certain
case difficulties, it may mean that it will not be possible to schedule
your dental cleanings as frequently as you would like at the Lakeland
facility. We encourage you to seek services from your personal dentist
when the dental hygiene students are unable to meet your preventive
care therapy needs.
The
Dental Hygiene clinic is located on the ground floor of Building H (H-001).
Laketran bus service is available to the Lakeland campus. Check with
the company for the specific schedule (440) 354-6100.
