Welcome to the Dental Hygiene Clinic

The SIUC Dental Hygiene Clinic offers a variety of preventive services to SIUC students, faculty and community residents. Services provided include dental exams, oral prophylaxis (cleaning), x-rays, fluoride treatments, pit and fissure sealants, and other dental hygiene services.

The Dental Hygiene Clinic services are provided by our dental hygiene students who have satisfactorily completed requirements prior to treating clinical clients. Dental Hygiene students are supervised by clinical dental hygiene professors and dentists. Each patient also is examined by a supervisor to assure quality care.

The SIUC Dental Hygiene Clinic offers a variety of preventive services to SIUC students, faculty and community residents. Services provided include dental exams, oral prophylaxis (cleaning), x-rays, fluoride treatments, pit and fissure sealants, and other dental hygiene services.

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Making Appointments
Cost
Hours of Operation
Clinic Location
Patient Rights
Parking

MAKING APPOINTMENTS

To make an appointment with the SIUC Dental Hygiene Clinic, call 618.453.8826. Your first appointment will include a screening examination in which we'll review your medical history, check your blood pressure, examine your mouth and jaws and may take recommended x-rays of your teeth. This examination will provide us with valuable information about you and your health. It will also allow us to develop a comprehensive treatment plan specifically designed to address your dental needs. Future appointments will be scheduled to complete your treatment and maintain your overall oral health.

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COST

A word about our payment policies Our patients are responsible for payment in full at the time of treatment. The clinic only accepts cash or check. We do not accept any credit cards or debit cards nor do we bill to the Bursar or accept insurance. For questions about methods of payment or to make an appointment with the SIUC Dental Hygiene Clinic, call 618.453.8826.

FEES

Screening (Exam)	$15.00
Prophylaxis (Cleaning):
TYPE O	$15.00
TYPE I	$17.00
TYPE II	$24.00
TYPE III	$28.00
TYPE IV	$36.00
Supportive Periodontal Therapy	$20.00
Radiographs (x-rays):
2 Bitewings	$10.00
4 Bitewings	$17.00
Vertical FMX	$18.00
Pedio FMX	$20.00
Full Mouth Series (FMX)	$25.00
Panelipse	$25.00
Single Periapical (Each)	$5.00
Duplicates	$17.00
Sealants (per tooth)	$15.00
(per quadrant)	$20.00
Accessory Aids	$2.00
Nitrous Oxide per visit	$15.00
Fluoride Varnish	$3.00
MI Paste	$15.00

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CLINIC HOURS:

Fall Semester: Monday/Wednesday 8-5 PM; Tuesday/Thursday 1-5 PM

Spring Semester: Monday-Thursday 1-5PM; Tuesday - Friday 8AM - Noon,

Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and university breaks and holidays.

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LOCATION

The Clinic is located on the campus of SIUC in the College of Applied Sciences and Arts Building across the street from the SIU Arena on Douglas Drive.

Clinic Location Map - Click on Map below

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RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Bill of Rights
Privacy Practices

Patient Information

Patients are responsible for providing complete information about their health, including past illnesses, treatments, and use of all drugs and medications.

Patients are responsible for asking questions to be sure that they understand the information or instructions.

Patients have the responsibility to inform management of the SIUC Dental Hygiene Clinic if they believe their rights have been violated.

SIUC Dental Hygiene Clinic
School of Allied Health
College of Applied Sciences and Arts
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1365 Douglas Dr.
Mailcode: 6615
Carbondale, IL 62901

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PARKING

Patients with SIUC Parking Stickers

Students attending the clinic with a red parking sticker should park in the red parking lot across from the clinic.

Faculty, Staff and Students with a yellow parking sticker should park in the arena parking lots.

Faculty and staff with a blue sticker should park in the blue parking lot.

Patients who do not have an SIUC Parking Sticker

All patients who do not have an SIUC Parking Sticker and are NOT faculty, staff or students, should park at the parking meters or at the arena parking lot behind the fence

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