OTC Dental Hygiene Clinic
Clinic Hours
Clinic hours vary each semester. Please contact the dental hygiene office at (417) 447-8835 for exact times. The following is a general schedule of available appointment times. Please note that the clinic is closed between semesters, and at various times during the semesters for holidays and school breaks.
Day |
Time |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester | |
| Tuesday/Thursday | 8:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-3:30pm |
| Spring Semester | |
| Monday - Thursday | 8:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-3:30pm |
| Summer Semester | |
| Tuesday/Thursday | 8:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-3:30pm |
Appointment Length
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 the instructors. It can take multiple appointments to complete your treatment, and each appointment can take up to three hours. We want to provide you with the best possible care, so please be patient. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Who can schedule an appointment?
The clinic is open to adults and children in the community. We see patients three years of age or older.
Cancellation of Appoinments
The dental hygiene student has numerous clinical requirements to fulfill. They depend on YOU to help them do this. If for some reason (other than inclement weather) you cannot keep your appointment, please call the clinic 48 hours prior to your appointment to let us know. Please leave a message if necessary as these are checked regularly. This allows the student time to give your appointment to another patient. Because of our busy schedule and the number of people on our waiting list, if we do not receive a minimum of 48 hours notice for a cancelled appointment it will NOT be rescheduled. 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.
Continuing Care
Although the OTC Dental Hygiene Clinic is committed to providing you with prevent 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 not be possible to schedule your dental cleanings are frequently as you would like at our clinic. We encourage you to seek services from your personal dentist when the dental hygiene students are unable to meet your preventive care needs.
Services and Fees
Service Provided |
Fee |
|---|---|
| Exam | $5 |
| X-rays | $5 - $20 Depending on the number of films taken (as recommended by Dr. Dollens) |
| Child under 13 | $15 (Includes 2 occlusal films, 2 bitewing films, sealants, and fluoride) |
| Adult Cleaning | $10 (class I-II only: Whole mouth) |
| Adult Periodontal Cleaning | $15/Quadrant (Class III or higher: 4+ teeth per quad) |
| Adult Periodontal Cleaning | $10/Quadrant (Class III or higher: 1 - 3 teeth per quad) |
| 4 Week Re-evaluation | $15 |
| 3 Month Periodontal Maintenance | $15 (Class III or higher) |
| Topical Fluoride (Adult Only) | $5 |
| Desensitizing Agent (Adult Only) | $5 |
| Antimicrobial Agent (Adult Only) | $5 |
