DISCOUNTED PREVENTATIVE DENTAL SERVICES AT UNM DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC (ALBUQUERQUE)

GOOD ORAL HEALTH IMPACTS YOUR OVERALL HEALTH! IT CAN ALSO BE EXPENSIVE! Hi! My name is Tiffany! I am currently a full time, second semester junior resident completing my Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BSDH) at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. The mission of UNM’s Department of Dental Medicine is to provide education and clinical programs to train dental professionals in dental education, clinical services, community heath, and research to improve dental health in New Mexico. The Dental Hygiene Program requires that I recruit my own patients to complete the hands on educational portion of this curriculum. The last time I went to my dental hygienist for a basic cleaning it was $250.00 plus $75.00 for a fluoride treatment, and $50.00 for an oral cancer screening. I had to pay this amount out of pocket, since as a student, I do not have dental insurance currently. Many people do not have dental insurance, or their dental insurance has substantial co-pays. UNM’s Dental Hygiene Program is held in an educational setting, therefore the costs of all services are greatly discounted. For example, a basic adult cleaning is $40.00, a fluoride treatment is $10.00. As students, we are required to do extremely thorough appointments, and they can be quite lengthy. Generally, we schedule at least two, two and a half hour appointments, as our speed is much slower than a typical practicing dental hygienist. In addition the appointments are longer because they can be much more thorough than a typical visit to a dental hygienist. For example, during a basic cleaning we include a complete health and dental background, baseline vitals, an oral cancer screening, complete examination of both hard and soft tissues, and of course, the complete cleaning, polishing and flossing of the teeth. We also provide many other preventative services in addition to basic dental cleanings. All of our procedures are overseen, inspected and checked thoroughly by our instructors who all have Masters of Science in Dental Hygiene. Many appointments are available on Wednesdays and Fridays beginning on January 24th: Wednesdays 9:00am - 11:30pm and/or 1:00pm - 3:30pm Fridays 9:00 am - 11:30 pm I am currently scheduling starting on January 24th through May 9th All appointments are conducted at the University of New Mexico Dental Hygiene Services at Novitski Hall. 900 Yale Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131. I can also give you directions to the clinic over the phone. If you, your child, your family member or friend is in need of these discounted services please give me a call! I would love to schedule you soon! I can give you more information about all of our services and prices when you call! Tiffany Scrivner 505-400-8828