STCC Dental Hygiene Clinic to offer free basic services for community through March
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Springfield Technical Community College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic is accepting appointments for free preventative treatment for children and adults through March 31, 2022.
The clinic on the campus of STCC usually charges a nominal fee, but the School of Health and Patient Simulation decided to waive fees on certain treatments for two months as a service to the community as it did last year.
A dental hygiene student treats a patient at STCC.
The clinic in the Health Science Building (Building 20, Room 238) on the STCC campus is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The clinic is closed on Wednesdays.
“The $35 fee is waived for prophylaxis (teeth cleaning), exams and bitewing x-rays,” said Meg Loadholt, the Dental Hygiene program coordinator. “We are excited to be able to offer this service to the community. We also offer other treatments, including sealants, whitening trays, nightguards, and full mouth x-rays at very nominal fees.”
The clinic offers comprehensive oral health care provided by STCC dental hygiene students under the direction of licensed dental hygienists and dentists. Services are provided in the Health Science Building (Building 20), Room 238.
Martin Wohl, DDS, chair of the Valley District Dental Society and one of the dentists who supervises students, said community members who use the clinic will receive excellent care at the region's premier training center for dental team members.
“I hope community members take full advantage of such a valuable resource for as long as it can be available. In addition, the training of every student will be greatly enhanced,” Wohl said.
The clinic adheres to strict safety guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. STCC requires masks to be worn while indoors on campus. In addition, students and employees at STCC are complying with a vaccine mandate. Both students and faculty wear masks. Students using ultrasonic scalers must wear face shields.
To schedule an appointment, call (413) 755-4900. For more information, visit stcc.edu/dental.
About Springfield Technical Community College
STCC, the Commonwealth's only technical community college, continues the pioneering legacy of the Springfield Armory with comprehensive and technical education in manufacturing, STEM, healthcare, business, social services, and the liberal arts. STCC's highly regarded workforce, certificate, degree, and transfer programs are the most affordable in Springfield and provide unequalled opportunity for the vitality of Western Massachusetts. Founded in 1967, the college – a designated Hispanic Serving Institution – seeks to close achievement gaps among students who traditionally face societal barriers. STCC supports students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.
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