What services are available?

• Blood pressure screening
• Oral examination
• X-rays only as needed
• Teeth scaled and polished
• Fluoride treatment
• Nutritional counseling
• Oral hygiene instruction
• Other selected services, including sealants

Where is the Dental Hygiene Clinic?

The clinic is in room 201 of the Science Building (SCI) on the JCCC campus.

How can I make an appointment?

Call (913) 469-3808 ext. 1 to place your name on the appointment list. A student will call you to schedule a specific time. Appointments are limited and valuable, so please keep cancellations to a minimum. If you must cancel, give us at least 24 hours notice. Otherwise, you may be ineligible for future appointments.

When is the clinic open?

The clinic is open for appointments from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday during the fall semester and Monday through Thursday during the spring semester.

How long will my appointment take?

Allow plenty of time. The first visit usually takes three-and-a-half hours. Appointments are time-consuming because students are being supervised and evaluated by faculty. It is often necessary to schedule additional appointments to complete your treatment.

Who provides the services?

Dental hygiene students provide services under the supervision of dentists and registered dental hygienists.

Who qualifies for treatment?

The clinic treats JCCC students, faculty, community members and their children. If you have a special dental or medical condition (such as heart disease, hepatitis, high blood pressure), we need a written statement from your physician before we can treat you.

How old must my children be to qualify for treatment?

We begin treating children at age 4. If you have school-age children, one of our staff dentists can sign their dental cards if they do not need additional treatment. The majority of children are seen in the clinic during the spring semester.

Are babysitting services available?

If space is available, your children may stay in the Hiersteiner Child Development Center during your appointment. Call (913) 469-8500 ext. 3221 for details.

Do you handle dental emergencies?

We handle only those emergencies that result from procedures we perform. Emergency treatment is not otherwise available.

What if I need additional treatment?

Our students provide only preventive treatment. For a complete diagnosis on treatment needs, you must see your family dentist. If you do not have a family dentist, you may select one from our list of community dentists. At your request, we will send diagnostic X-rays to your dentist.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521, or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.