Thank you for considering Northeast Texas Community College and our Dental Hygiene Program an opportunity to participate in an educational process that can help meet your dental needs and benefit your hygiene student. We are committed to supporting the success of our students personally, educationally, and professionally and in so doing strive to provide a dental service to those who support this educational program. One way we can demonstrate compassion for our patients is to introduce you to the successes of our students, community projects, and clinical policies.
The Program in Dental Hygiene is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of approval without reporting requirements. The Commission is specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. A copy of the accreditation standards and the Commission’s policy on third party comments are available for review. The Commission can be contacted at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611-2678 or telephone (312) 440-4653. The next program site visit by the Commission is planned for 2014.
NTCC Dental Hygiene Program Informed Consent & Cost Summary
Thank you for allowing the students to train and perform dental hygiene services in a professional, ethical, and legally manner under your informed consent. Following is a summary of the document you sign prior to receiving treatment in the dental hygiene clinic. The Services listed you will experience as per your needs and the students learning experience.
A complete Medical/Dental History
Vital Signs - BP, Temp, Pulse, Respiration
Intra/Extra Oral Exam
Application of Topical and/or Local Anesthesia
Photographs
Pit and Fissure Sealants (xtra $5 per Quad)
Dental Radiographs as needed ($5.00 dup)
Plaque Indices
Home Care Instructions
Scaling of soft & hard deposits
Selective Polishing
Dental Charting
Periodontal Charting or PSR
Amalgam Polishing
Sonic or Ultrasonic Scaling
Oral Irrigation or Use of Antimicrobials
Athletic Guard/Bleaching Trays (xtra $5.00)
Impressions for Study Models
Fluoride Treatment
Antibiotic Medicament (xtra $5.00)
NTCC Dental Hygiene Students Would Like to Thank Their Patients
Graduating Class of 2009; all successfully graduated and many with
honors and esteem recognition. Hats off to these professionals as they
embark on their new career. Can you find your student?
Thank you Class of 2009 for achieving your goals.
Smiles on Wheels came to NTCC Dental Hygiene Clinic!
We hope to be a host to this program again. View their web-site information to become a volunteer or patient.
Calendar of Events: http://www.tda.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=99
Texas Mission of Mercy will be in Lubbock – sign up early!!!!
Donated Dental Services (DDS) is a Financial Support System thru Texas Dental Association. Visit their website for more information.
TXDDS is a charity dental program operated since November 2000. Developed by the National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped (NFDH), TXDDS uses volunteer dentists and labs to provide comprehensive dentistry to qualified individuals who cannot access care any other way. TXDDS cannot provide emergency care because we operate with an application-based, first-come first-serve process.
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Policies Highlights
We strive to make your participation on the dental hygiene education program worthwhile and at the same time present an atmosphere of successful progression in the career field of dental hygiene. Therefore, it is important to highlight the Patient Policy that you will receive upon filling out your medical and dental information. We cannot guarantee regularly scheduled periodic cleaning appointments our services are provided on a term by term basis and should not be used as the only source of dental care. Students are responsible for scheduling their own appointments and this is a major part of their education process. We appreciate each of you for working with your student as they learn to schedule. It is recommended you call in September for a Fall appointment and in Mid-January for a Spring appointment. (903) 434-8350
Additionally, it takes time for beginning students to perfect their skills and instructors to check and grade their progress. It is important that you plan to stay for your entire 2.5 hr appointment. When you can’t make it please give at least 24 hours advance notice so provide your student time to find another patient. Students are held accountable when they do not have a patient in the chair which can make the educational process more stressful when working to meet the minimum requirements as set forth by CODA. It is also mandated that patients under the age of 18 have a parent or guardian present for every appointment. Small children & infants are a major distraction for a student as are cell phones so please be considerate on both accounts and you will find you have the student’s undivided attention.
NTCC’s Supervising Dentist is available to make you aware of conditions and provide you with a letter describing the area(s) that need a dentist’s evaluation and treatment. Remember we do NOT provide restorative treatment or extraction. The Treatment we do offer is found listed on the patient consent form.
If you need further information please contact the Dental Hygiene Program Director:
Donna Davis, RDH, MEd.
ddavis@ntcc.edu
903-434-8352