Dental Hygiene Clinic
Eligibility
Adults 18 years and older with at least six natural teeth and have not had teeth cleaned in past year. Calculus (tartar) build-up on the teeth preferred.
Appointments for children 5-17 years of age are available during Fall and Spring sessions only. Note: Children of all ages must be accompanied by a parent for consent of treatment.
Clinic Policy
Treatment may take single or multiple appointments, based on the patient’s needs identified during the dental examination. Services delivered are always patient-centered and may consist of, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:
- Individualized instruction in the care of teeth and gums
- Oral cancer and blood pressure screening
- Scaling and polishing of teeth
- Fluoride treatment
- Sealants
- Dental images
- Nutritional and tobacco cessation counseling
- Recommendations for professional dental and medical care
Services received at the SUNY Erie Dental Hygiene Clinic are not intended to replace routine dental care with a dental provider. These services are provided by the students of the SUNY Erie School of Dental Hygiene as part of their educational program. The SUNY Erie Dental Hygiene Clinic is not an emergency clinic.