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Services which may be provided include: examinations
(head, neck, intra-oral, periodontal, and dental
charting), x-ray films, oral prophylaxis (scaling and
polishing of the teeth), fluoride and desensitizing
treatments, sealants, smoothing and polishing of old
restorations (fillings), and simple silver or composite
restorations. If x-ray films are taken, you will be
given one set of duplicate films at no extra charge. We
will explain your particular dental problems and what
can be done to resolve them.
It is extremely important for you to realize that we
cannot replace your regular dentist. We strongly
encourage you to see a private dentist. We do not
provide the full scope of dental services and have a
limited number of appointment spaces. Therefore, we
cannot guarantee provision of all treatment needed by
every patient. If any referrals are suggested by our
supervising dentist, we request that you inform your
regular dentist of this. Such communication will promote
overall continuity of care if a dentist is informed
about your case and responsible for your total treatment
on a regular basis.
This is a teaching institution and treatment is
completed more slowly than in a private dental office.
Student work is checked frequently by instructors to
ensure acceptable quality. When making appointments, we
prefer to schedule you for 3-4 hours. This allows us to
accomplish more care in fewer visits. If procedures are
not complete at the end of the clinic session, we will
schedule another appointment. We ask your understanding
and cooperation for the extra time and patience, which
may be required, and hope that the special attention and
care you receive will compensate.
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