Dental Hygiene Clinic

Arestin is a powdered antibiotic that's applied directly to the gums after a deep cleaning/scaling. It targets bacteria that regular cleaning might miss, helping to prevent gum infections. The procedure takes about 5 minutes, and your OCC dental student clinician will give you post-treatment care instructions.

Cost: $10 per tooth

Bleaching: For established patients, we offer custom whitening trays. Our students will take impressions and make the trays. You'll receive whitening gel syringes to use with the trays. After your cleaning, we'll take impressions, and you'll pick up the trays at your follow-up appointment. Our student clinician will provide detailed instructions for at-home whitening.

Cost:
Bleaching trays/kit (initial): $75
Bleaching trays: $50
Bleach (four tubes): $25

We focus on preventing oral health problems and providing personalized home care instructions. Our students clean teeth using hand instruments or power tools, floss, and polish to remove buildup and improve oral health.
We then provide a 3-5 minute fluoride treatment after cleanings to help prevent tooth decay.

Cost:
Adult: $30
Senior: (55 years and older): $20
Child: (14 years and younger): $20

OCC Student: Free, must show current schedule 
Full-time OCC Employee: Free

Families of OCC employees and current part-time OCC employees: The first cleaning is free, and charges are discounted for future visits.

A deep cleaning, or SRP, removes plaque and tartar above and below the gum line. This procedure helps tighten dental pockets and restore gum health. Local anesthetic may be used for comfort. Arestin may also be needed after this cleaning.

Cost: 
Adult patients: $30
Senior Patients: (55 and Older): $20

Mouthguards are used to protect teeth during grinding or contact sports. Our students take impressions to create custom mouthguards that fit comfortably and provide optimal protection.

Cost:
Mouthguard: $50

Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is used as a mild sedative to reduce anxiety during dental procedures. A mask is placed over the nose and mouth, and the dosage is adjusted to provide a comfortable and calming experience. Patients should communicate with the clinician throughout the appointment to ensure their comfort level is maintained.

Cost:
$20 per four-hour visit

Sealants are a protective coating applied to teeth to prevent cavities and decay.

Cost:
With a prophylaxis: $5 per tooth
Without a prophylaxis: $10 per tooth

We take dental X-rays to get a clear image of your teeth and jaws. We use low-radiation technology to minimize exposure for our patients. If you're due for updated X-rays, we'll take them during your first appointment.

Cost:
Full mouth X-ray: $10
Panoramic X-ray: $25
Additional copies of X-ray: $10

These guidelines outline the fundamental rights of OCC patients in dental care. You will be treated with respect, informed about your treatment, involved in decision-making, and provided with quality care that addresses both your immediate and long-term oral health needs.

Patient rights:

• Be treated with respect and consideration for their personal, medical, and dental needs.
• Be informed of all aspects of their dental treatment.
• Be informed of appointment and fee schedules.
• Review their financial and clinical records.
• Obtain a thorough evaluation of their needs.
• Be treated as partners in care and decision making related to treatment planning.
• Receive current information and be assured of quality treatment.
• Expect confidentiality of all records pertinent to their dental care.
• Be informed if the dentist participates in different third-party payment plans.
• Request and expect appropriate referrals for consultation.
• Be taught how to maintain good oral health for a lifetime.
• Receive treatment that will prevent future dental or oral disease.
• Expect continuity of treatment.
• Be charged with a fair and equitable fee and have appointment schedules and times maintained.
• Explanation of recommended treatment, treatment alternatives, the option to refuse treatment, the risk of no treatment and expected outcomes of various treatments.
• Be respected for requesting a second opinion.
• Be respected as human beings who have feelings and needs.
• Request and expect appropriate referrals for consultation.
• Be taught how to maintain good oral health for a lifetime.
• Receive treatment that will prevent future dental or oral disease.
• Expect continuity of treatment.
• Be charged with a fair and equitable fee and have appointment schedules and times maintained.
• Explanation of recommended treatment, treatment alternatives, the option to refuse treatment, the risk of no treatment and expected outcomes of various treatments.
• Be respected for requesting a second opinion.
• Be respected as human beings who have feelings and needs.