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Thank you for your interest in receiving oral health care at the Pierce College Dental Hygiene Clinic. For appointments or questions, please call the clinic at 253-964-6694.
Pierce College Dental Hygiene Clinic in Lakewood provides low-cost preventive and limited restorative dental service to the public. We accept Apple Health Care Insurance for adults and children in Pierce, Thurston and King County.
Dental hygiene students perform all services under the expert instruction and guidance of licensed, professional dental hygienists and dentists.
A free, limited oral health assessment must occur first to determine whether the person's oral health treatment needs may be provided in our dental hygiene clinic. Not all screened patients may meet the teaching needs of our dental hygiene students.
Furthermore, your dental hygiene services may take several appointments. Each of these appointments can last up to four (4) hours in length. Patients accepted to our dental hygiene clinic must be able to make this time commitment. Please note that the dental hygiene clinic is open only when the college is in session.
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Hours
Hours of operation may vary and we are closed between quarters.
| Day | Hours |
| Monday | 12 to 5 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Friday | 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
Hours are based on Pierce College’s academic calendar. The above hours are typical while classes are in session.
We collaborate with local dental clinics and dentists to fully serve the oral health needs of our community, particularly the underserved, low income, uninsured and state-insured populations.
Late Cancellation, Late Change, or Failed Appointment Policy
We are committed to the success of our dental hygiene students’ education and therefore, must enforce the following late cancellation, late change and failed appointment policy.
- If you need to change or cancel your appointment, we require a minimum of two (2) business days’ notice. If you change or cancel your appointment with less than two (2) business days’ notice, you will not be rescheduled in the Pierce College Dental Hygiene Clinic.
- If you fail to show for your appointment, you will not be rescheduled in the Pierce College Dental Hygiene Clinic.
We appreciate your understanding of our policy.
Services
| Dental Hygiene Clinic Services | Fees (Range) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | |
|
Comprehensive or periodic oral examinations (includes a periodontal assessment) Head and neck cancer screening/oral hygiene instruction/medical and dental referrals |
$15–$25 Included |
| Digital dental X-rays (full mouth, bitewings, panelipse) | $6–$45 |
| Non-surgical Periodontal and Preventive Services | |
| Adult and child prophylaxis treatment (professional cleaning) | $35–$55 |
| Periodontal scaling and root planing (gum treatment/deep cleaning) | $30–$180 |
| Estimate periodontal comprehensive assessment/full mouth xrays/treatment $250; Estimate adult comprehensive dental hygiene assessment/full mouth xrays/treatment $120 | |
| Other Therapeutic and Preventive Services | |
| Teeth desensitizing, fluoride varnish treatments | $15–$20 |
| Sealants | $15–$60 |
| Oral hygiene instruction | Included |
| Dental nutritional counseling, Tobacco cessation referrals | Included |
| Local anesthesia (manual and computerized) | Included |
| Nitrous oxide | $15/three-hour session |
| Limited Restorative Care | |
| Amalgam fillings (silver), per tooth | $42–$84 |
| Composite fillings (white), per tooth | $55–$100 |
Special Reduced Fees
- The clinic prices are reduced by 80% to 95% of private dental offices.
- Reduced pricing for preventive and non-surgical periodontal services for Pierce College non-dental hygiene students/veterans/active-duty military and active-duty military and veteran’s dependents.
- We accept Apple Health Care insurance.
Our dental hygiene clinic does not provide dental emergency treatment.
We are happy to provide you with a referral list of local dental emergency clinics upon your request.
*The Commission on Dental Accreditation will review complaints that relate to a program's compliance with the accreditation standards. The Commission is interested in the sustained quality and continued improvement of dental and dental-related education programs, but does not intervene on behalf of individuals or act as a court of appeal for individuals in matters of admission, appointment, promotion or dismissal of faculty, staff or students. A copy of the appropriate accreditation standards and/or the Commission's policy and procedure for submission of complaints may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, or by calling 1-800-621-8099 extension 2719.