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	DENTAL CLINIC Our Dental Hygiene Program/Clinic is part of the Cypress College campus, and used as a training facility for enrolled Dental Hygiene students.  Preventive Dental Hygiene treatment services are provided to the public for a minimal fee.  Please call the clinic today to schedule a free, brief screening appointment.  Adult patients in need of preventive Dental Hygiene care are welcomed. Contents CANCELLATION OF APPOINTMENTS CLINIC HOURS AND LOCATION DENTAL HYGIENE TREATMENT SERVICES DRESS CODE IN CLINIC FEES LENGTH OF APPOINTMENT PARKING SCREENING EXAM APPOINTMENT STUDENT SUPERVISION IN CLINIC TREATING MINORS-UNDER AGE OF 18 LINKS TO OTHER DENTAL DEPARTMENT SITES CANCELLATION OF APPOINTMENTS 24 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE within Monday through Friday campus week If cancellation of an appointment is necessary, 24 hours advance notice is required to allow the student Dental Hygienist adequate time to refill the appointment time.   Please respect the student's reserved appointment time for you.  Your assistance is appreciated with this matter.  As the appointment book fills, your name will be placed on a waiting list.  As openings occur you will be contacted by telephone to reschedule your appointment. CLINIC HOURS Semester Day Time Semester Day Time FALL Monday 1:00-5:00 pm SPRING Monday CLOSED Tuesday 8:00 am-12:00 n 1:00-5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am-12:00 n 1:00-5:00 pm Wednesday 1:00-5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am-12:00 n 1:00-5:00 pm Thursday CLOSED Thursday 8:00 am-12:00 n 1:00-5:00 pm Friday CLOSED Friday 8:00 am- 12:00 n LOCATION ON CAMPUS The Dental Hygiene Program/Clinic is located on the Cypress College Campus in the Health Science Building on the third floor room 305. (Campus Map)  Enter the campus from 9200 Valley View Street.  The two side cross streets to Valley View are: Lincoln and Orange.  Upon entering the campus take the circular drive (right) to parking lot 3.  The Health Science Building is next to parking lot 3.  Park in lot 3 ONLY use "DENTAL PATIENT  PARKING"  slots.  The clinic will provide you with a parking hanger for your car to avoid being ticketed by the Cypress Police Department.   DENTAL HYGIENE TREATMENT SERVICES Comprehensive Medical/Dental History Screening of Vital Signs Intra/Extra Oral Exam Dental Radiographs (X-rays) Prophylaxis (cleaning) Topical Application of Fluoride Oral Home Care Instructions Root planing and Curettage Amalgam Polishing Local Anesthesia-as needed for patient comfort Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation- as needed for patient comfort Pit and Fissure Sealant Anti-Microbial and /or Desensitizing Agents-based on patient need DRESS CODE IN CLINIC Our clinic maintains a dress code to meet health standards. Shirt and shoes must be worn by patients. FEES A minimal fee is charged for the care provided by our students.  Your student operator will explain the estimated fee at the screening examination.  The instructor will determine if an additional charge will be made above the all inclusive fee.  Payments for services rendered is our policy.  As an educational facility, we have no method of monthly billing, insurance processing or charge card processing.  Your payment may be made by check when presented with proper identification:  current California drivers license and another form of current identification.  If you are a current student of the Cypress College campus your student ID number is required for a reduced student fee. LENGTH OF APPOINTMENT A regular recall prophylaxis (cleaning ) will take one appointment.  However, if you have presented a more difficult case, multiple appointments will be scheduled.  The dentist and instructors, along with your student operator, will determine the number of appointments necessary.  An estimate of the number of appointments required to complete your treatment will be provided.  An appointment for an adult is typically 2 to 3 hours depending upon your treatment needs and the students' educational level in the Dental Hygiene Program.  Our program/clinic is a teaching facility and provides learning experiences for the students participating in the Dental Hygiene Program.  All services are performed by students, so  your appointment will demand more time than in a private dental office.  PARKING Adequate parking is available in Parking Lot 3.  Spaces are marked for "Dental Patients"; and cars must display a "Cypress College Parking Hanger " from your rear view mirror.  Parking hangers are available in the clinic from the office manager/secretary.  Please ask for the hanger!  We urge you to follow these directions to avoid being ticketed by the Cypress City Police Department.  Cypress College is unable to take recourse once tickets are issued.  Additional parking (student parking) is available on the East and West side of the building (Lots 1 or 4).   There is a charge of $1.00 for an all day parking permit. SCREENING EXAM APPOINTMENT Your first appointment will be a limited screening appointment.  No fee is charged for this appointment.  A thorough medical/dental history and a cursory soft/hard tissue exam will be performed at this time.  If dental x-rays are necessary for proper dental hygiene treatment, they may be taken at this appointment.  At the end of the screening appointment you will be advised of your treatment needs, the number of appointments  and the estimated total fee.  You will then be reappointed with a student operator for your dental hygiene care.  The assigned student will make every effort to complete your entire treatment. STUDENT SUPERVISION IN CLINIC The Cypress College Dental Hygiene Clinic provides patient services under the supervision of a licensed dentist and Registered Dental Hygienist as instructors.  The student's performance is evaluated for each procedure, with support documentation for our educational needs.  Student operators receive a grade for each appointment and each procedure. TREATING MINORS-UNDER AGE OF 18 All children must be accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian, who must remain in the clinical facility during the appointment.  The consent for treatment must be signed by a parent or a legal guardian prior to providing treatment for children under 18 years of age.  Children under three years of age nay not be mature enough for clinical care, and a referral to a children's specialist (Pediatric Dentist) may be required.