![]() For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 |
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Contact: Christy Skeen |
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Dental Hygiene Clinic Opens Doors to New Patients
The clinic offers affordable client care in a professional setting while providing an educational experience for well-trained dental hygiene students. The students work under the direction of licensed dental professionals and perform procedures ranging from oral cancer exams to non-surgical gum treatment. For a low cost fee, the patient receives x-rays, a dental screening by the supervising dentist, a routine and deep cleaning, fluoride treatment, polishing and referrals to outside specialists. To ensure adequate oral health, the Phoenix College Dental Hygiene Program Director Linda Garcia, recommends routine brushing and flossing. She also encourages patients to eat a good diet that will help overall health as well as oral health. "Having a professional periodontal cleaning regularly is a start," said Garcia. "However, I cannot stress enough the importance of basic daily brushing and daily self care. Brushing at least two minutes at a time will thoroughly remove most plaque." For more information regarding the Phoenix College Dental Hygiene Clinic, call (602) 285-7323. ### |