Dental Clinic

Dental Hygiene Clinic

Appointments: (248) 942-3260

The faculty, students and staff of the OCC Dental Hygiene Clinic are dedicated to making your visit beneficial, convenient and affordable.  Our mission is to provide you with high-quality treatment by our students under professional supervision.

Dental Hygiene Care Includes:

  • Review of medical and dental history
  • Oral examination
  • Preventive oral hygiene instruction
  • Oral prophylaxis (cleaning)
  • Periodontal debridement (deep scaling)
  • Topical fluoride
  • Radiographs (x-rays)
  • Sealants
  • Bleaching trays

Remember, for continuity of care you must maintain a relationship with your dentist. We can provide referrals if needed.

Getting Started

To arrange your first visit please call (248) 942-3260.
The clinic is open September through June the following days and times:

  • September - April | Mon, Wed & Fri | 8 am - 4:30 pm (Closed 11:30 am - 1pm)

  • January - April | Tue & Thur | 8 am - 4:30 pm (Closed 11:30 am - 1 pm)

  • May - June | Tue - Thur | 10 am - 4:30 pm (Closed 12:30 pm - 2 pm) Wed | 8 am - 4:30 pm (Closed 11:30 am - 1 pm)

Length of Visit

The length of your appointment will be longer than in a private practice. Because we are a teaching facility, the students' work is being continuously evaluated by our professional instructors. You may expect an appointment to last up to three-and-a-half hours. A number of appointments may be necessary to complete your treatments.

Arrive promptly for your appointment. If you must cancel, let us know at least 24 hours in advance.

Your First Visit

On your first visit you will be required to fill out a patient history form. If you are taking any medications we ask that you bring the prescriptions with you – our students are required to look up all medications.

When you make your appointment tell us if you have any of the following:

  • Heart conditions
  • Recent heart attack
  • Recent bypass surgery
  • Diabetes
  • Hepatitis
  • Implants
  • Stroke
  • Total joint replacement

Further information may be required in order to properly handle your appointment and treatment. Due to advanced physical, mental or periodontal conditions some patients may not be accepted to the student clinical program.

In such cases referrals to the appropriate facility will be provided.

Cost

Payment is due at the beginning of your appointment and may be made by credit or debit. Completion and submission of dental insurance forms are the patient’s responsibility. Sorry, we do not accept Medicaid.  The fee schedule is as follows:

PROPHYLAXIS (Cleaning)

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

EMPLOYEES

  • Full-time: no charge for prophylaxis
  • Current part-time: no charge for first prophylaxis.  After first visit charges are discounted.

FAMILIES OF EMPLOYEES

  • No charge for first prophylaxis.  After first visit charges are discounted.

OCC STUDENTS

  • No Charge, but must show current schedule.

SEALANTS

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

NITROUS OXIDE

$20 per four-hour visit

ARESTIN

$10 per tooth (updated Fall 2023 price)

PRE-MEDICATION

$5 per dose

BLEACHING

  • Bleaching trays/kit (initial) $75
  • Bleaching trays $50
  • Bleach (four tubes) $25
  • Mouth guard $50

X-RAYS

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


PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Infection Control

The Oakland Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic complies with all current federal, state and local infection control guidelines regulated by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).  These infection control guidelines are followed by all faculty, students and clinic support staff at the Dental Hygiene Clinic to provide the safest possible treatment and working conditions.

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.