MCC Dental Hygiene Clinic
MCC provides preventive dental hygiene services from September through May at our
on-campus Dental Hygiene Clinic in Lowell. These services are available at reduced cost to the community, as well as MCC faculty, staff and students. We always welcome new
patients!
Oral Health Services
MCC dental hygiene students provide the following oral health services under faculty supervision:
- Oral Prophylaxis
- Medical history review and blood pressure reading
- Head, neck and oral examination and cancer screening
- Dental and periodontal charting
- Oral Health Education
- Scaling and biofilm removal (cleaning)
- Fluoride therapy
- Additional Preventive Services Available
- Dental sealants
- Nutritional counseling
- Prosthetic (denture/partial) cleaning
- Custom athletic mouthguard
- Custom fluoride tray
- Intraoral photographs
- Arestin
- Radiographic Services
- Bitewing radiographs
- Full-Mouth radiographic series
- Individual radiographs
- Digital radiographs
- Panoramic radiographs
Radiographs and results of the oral examination may be referred to the individual's family dentist.
Services performed in the Dental Hygiene Clinic are preventive and do not replace regular dental visits. Patients with compromised medical histories may be referred to a physician for medical clearance before receiving dental hygiene services.
Statement of Confidentiality
The MCC Dental Hygiene program strictly maintains the confidentiality of each patient
in a safe environment. The Program adheres to the Statement of Confidentiality found
in the MCC Dental Hygiene Patient Handbook found in the clinic reception area, which
can be requested from the Clinic’s front desk manager.
Blood-borne and Infectious Disease Exposure Control Policy
MCC adheres to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health recommendations and OSHA
standards dealing with risk management and infection control education of the student
concerning exposure to blood borne pathogens.
You may request a copy of the MCC Dental Hygiene Program Blood-borne and Infectious Disease Exposure Control Policy from the Clinic’s front desk manager.
Cost of Services
Minimal fees are charged to cover the expense of supplies used during treatment. We accept personal checks, cash and credit cards, and will provide a receipt if needed for insurance purposes. (Fees are accurate as of ay 2016 but may increase due to increase in cost of supplies.)
Dental Hygiene Care
(may include patient assessment, scaling, rootplaning, fluoride & toothbrush)
- Adults: $27
- Children (15 years old and under): $22
- Adults age 60 +: $15
- MCC students, staff and faculty: $10
Other Services
- Dental sealants (per tooth): $10
- Custom athletic mouth protectors: $15
- Individual x-rays: $5
- Bitewing x-rays: $15
- Full-mouth x-rays $25
Scheduling Appointments
The Dental Hygiene Clinic is open from September through May with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas and college semester breaks. Clinic hours vary from semester to semester, according to program schedule. However, appointments are available in the morning and afternoon.
Fall Semester Clinic Hours (Sept. – Dec.):
- 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday
- 1 - 5 p.m., Friday
Spring Semester Clinic Hours (Jan. – May):
- 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday
- 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday
- 1 - 4 p.m. Thursday
- 1 - 5 p.m. Friday
Treatment at MCC’s Dental Hygiene Clinic takes longer than in a private dental practice in order to support learning. Patient care is provided by students and carefully monitored by faculty. Each appointment will last three to four hours. You may often need to return two or more times to complete treatment. Treatment time is determined by the complexity of your dental needs. If multiple appointments are necessary to complete treatment, you will not be charged an additional fee.
Canceling an Appointment
MCC’s dental hygiene students have limited time to complete their clinical requirements. Completion of your treatment is essential to their success and ability to graduate.
- Call at least 24 hours in advance if you must cancel an appointment.
- Excessive missed appointments, cancellations or tardiness may result in dismissal as a clinic patient.
- Either a parent or guardian must accompany all minors to provide consent for treatment.
- Call 978-656-3250 to schedule or cancel an appointment.
We look forward to working with you!
Directions & Parking
The MCC Dental Hygiene Clinic is located in the Talbot Building of the Health, Science and Technology Center at 44 Middle St. in Lowell, MA.
From Route 93 to 44 Middle Street:
ake Route 93 north to Route 495 south to exit 35C to the Lowell Connector.
Take the Thorndike Street exit off the Lowell Connector. Turn right onto Thorndike Street.
Follow signs for the National and State Parks. Bear right as Thorndike Street turns into Dutton Street. After you pass the parking lot for the National and State Parks, you come to an intersection with a Haffner's gas station on the left. Take a right onto Market Street to the Leo Roy Parking Garage.
When you come out of the parking garage, walk one block on Palmer Street. Take a right
onto Middle Street. The clinic is located on the first floor of the Talbot Building,
and faculty offices and conference room are located on the fifth floor.
Alternative Parking:
- John Street Garage on John Street
- Early Garage on Middlesex Street
- Ayotte Garage at One PO Square
- Metered parking available on street
The clinic offers LanguageLine Video Interpreter Service in many languages, including ASL.
The dental hygiene clinic is open! Please call 978-656-3250 to make an appointment
today!
Read a letter to our patients regarding the re-opening of clinic