Dental Health Clinic

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Phone: 503.352.7373

Fax: 503.352.7260

Email: dentalhealth@pacificu.edu

Important Links:

Clinic Schedule

Location

Becoming a Patient

Patient Responsibilities

Patient Rights

Services

Treatment Plans

Fees

Health, Safety & Privacy

Forms & Documents

Quality Care

Welcome to the Dental Health Clinic at Pacific University. We look forward to providing you with educational, preventative and therapeutic dental hygiene services. Our services are available to all adults and children age three and older. Due to the educational nature of the clinic, your treatment will progress at a slower pace than in a dental office. You can be assured that the instructor/student interaction, that requires more time during your appointments, also means that your care will meet the highest standards of quality. Thank you for participating in a program that benefits both you as a patient and the dental hygiene students who will become your future dental hygiene professionals.

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Services

Dental hygiene students perform all services under the supervision of licensed dental health professionals. Our services are limited to preventative and limited basic restorative services. We do not offer crowns, extractions, etc., nor do we treat dental emergencies.

Our services are NOT intended to replace comprehensive dental care provided by your dentist.

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Becoming a Patient

The clinic is open throughout the year, including summers. Day and evening hours vary each semester. Please call 503.352.7373 for exact times or to schedule an appointment.

The Dental Health Clinic provides care for adults and children age three and older.

Appointments are required.

We cannot accommodate walk-in appointments.

All new patients will be appointed for a screening visit to determine your oral health care needs. Children usually do not need a screening visit.

Clinic appointments last 1-3 hours. It is important that you are available for the entire appointment time.

For additional information or to make an appointment:

Phone:  503.352.7373

Email:  dentalhealth@pacificu.edu

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Location

The Health Professions Campus at Pacific University is located on the corner of SE Washington Street and SE 8th Avenue in Hillsboro, Oregon. The Dental Health Clinic is located on the 2nd floor of the building.

Dental Health Clinic

Pacific University

Health Professions Campus

222 SE 8th Avenue, Suite 271

Hillsboro, Oregon 97123-4218

The Health Professions Campus is conveniently accessible via Tri-Met bus and MAX lightrail. For trip planning, please visit www.tri-met.org.

Parking is limited - we encourage use of public transportation. Please park only in the spaces reserved for "Pacific University Patient Parking."

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Patient Rights

Patients have the right to:

• Be treated in a considerate, respectful and confidential manner

• Expect reasonable continuity of care

• Receive complete, current and accurate information about their oral health condition

• Be informed in advance of fees for service

• An explanation of recommended treatment

• An explanation of treatment alternatives, risk of no treatment, expected outcomes of various treatments and the option to refuse treatment

• Treatment that meets professional standards of care

• Give informed consent prior to the initiation of treatment

• Be referred for other dental treatment needs

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Patient Responsibilities

Our dental hygiene students have a limited amount of time set aside to complete their clinical requirements. They depend on YOU to help them. Their time, like yours, is very valuable. If you must cancel an appointment, please call us at 503.352.7373 at least 24 hours in advance. Missed appointments, late cancellations or tardiness may result in your dismissal from the clinic. Your cooperation will help us to serve you better.

All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to provide consent for treatment.

The parent or legal guardian must remain in the Dental Health Clinic during the entire appointment.

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Treatment Plans

A treatment plan will be developed to meet your oral health needs and may include:

• Health screening with blood pressure check and oral cancer screening
• Dental examination
• Non-surgical periodontal care
• Oral prophylaxis (teeth cleaning)
• Oral health instruction with home care kit
• Dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Fluoride treatment
• Denture/removable appliance cleaning
• Sealants
• Intraoral photographs

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Fees

Fees for care are based upon services needed and necessary supplies. There is no fee for the screening visit. Payment is expected on the day services are provided. Payment options can be discussed prior to treatment with our financial coordinator. Our clinic accepts most insurance programs and will bill  your carrier.

Dental Health Clinic Fee Schedule

ADA CODES/FEES: The clinic will use the accepted ADA codes for billing purposes. The fees are set by the clinic and updated yearly. This fee schedule has been accepted beginning February 2007.

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Health, Safety and Privacy

With concern for your health and safety, and in accordance with accepted practices, we follow standard precautions for all patients and we continuously monitor compliance. By request, our written policy regarding blood-borne and infectious diseases is available. We consistently strive to maintain the confidentiality of information pertaining to the health status of each individual. We may use information for educational purposes as specified on the patient registration/consent form. Any information that we request or send to any other health care professional or agency will be done so according to our HIPAA Privacy Policies and Practices. We will not transmit information electronically without consent.

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