Dental Hygiene Clinic
For more than 50 years, the Prairie State College Dental Hygiene Program has prepared
students for careers in dental hygiene while providing preventive and therapeutic
oral healthcare to the community. As part of this mission, the on-campus Dental Hygiene
Clinic offers quality care in a supervised learning environment.
The clinic operates during the fall, spring, and summer semesters; hours vary by term.
Clinic Hours
The clinic operates during the fall, spring, and summer semesters; hours vary by term.
- Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Monday – Friday 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Monday – Friday 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Closed on weekends, major holidays, and professional development days.
Schedule an Appointment Today!
Call (708) 709-3707 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are required.
For the safety of children, minors not receiving services are not permitted to be
left unattended in the clinic.
Location
Prairie State College Dental Hygiene Clinic
Health-Tech Building (north side of Vollmer Road, across from the main campus)
910 Vollmer Rd., Chicago Heights, IL 60411
What to Expect
Student dental hygienists provide care under the direction of licensed dental hygienists and dentists. As a teaching clinic, appointments take longer than a private practice setting.
Plan for 1.5 - 3 hours per visit. The average student requires about four appointments to complete care. Completing all recommended visits is necessary for effective outcomes.
Each patient receives a comprehensive oral health assessment and a personalized care plan based on risk assessments and clinical findings.
Services
- Comprehensive dental exam
- School exams
- Oral cancer screening
- Vitals screening
- Nutritional counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Dental cleaning
- Nonsurgical periodontal therapy (scaling and root planing)
- Sealants
- Fluoride treatment
- X-rays
- *Sports guards
- *Whitening trays
*Some restrictions apply.
Clinic Fees
Dental Cleaning
Adults: $25
Children ages 1–9: $12
Ages 55 and up: $18.75
Fluoride: $2
X-rays
Full-mouth series: $20
Panoramic: $20
Bitewings: $8–$16
Free to qualified patients:
- Dental exam: No charge (cleaning required with exam)
- School exam: No charge (cleaning required with exam)
Additional preventive services at no charge.
- Nonsurgical periodontal therapy: $10 per quadrant or $40 per mouth
- Sports guards: $5
FAQ About Oral Health
The first stage of periodontal disease, characterized by red, swollen gums that may bleed easily. It is typically reversible with therapeutic oral care.
An irreversible gum disease linked to bacterial buildup and toxins, leading to loss of gum and bone tissue and potential tooth loss as disease progresses.
A specialized cleaning below the gumline using specific instruments and local anesthetic to remove bacterial deposits and toxins from teeth and gums.
Begin with an annual dental exam and cleaning. At PSC, student hygienists complete risk assessments to determine appropriate brushing, rinsing, and interproximal cleaning recommendations to prevent or maintain gum health.
Policies and Reminders
Please complete all recommended appointments to achieve intended outcomes and reduce the risk of gum disease or progression of existing conditions.
For safety, children not receiving services may not be left unattended in the clinic.
The clinic is closed on weekends, major holidays, and professional development days. Call for the current schedule.
Partnership in Education
Patients play a critical role in student education. Your participation supports student learning and community oral health. Thank you for partnering with our program.