SOUTH BEND, IND. (May 12, 2008) – Ivy Tech Community College-South Bend’s Dental Hygiene Program has opened its clinic to the public.  Students in the program, which began last fall, will perform a variety of dental hygiene services under the direction and supervision of program faculty and licensed dentists.

Services offered include oral examination, prophylaxis (teeth cleaning), fluoride treatment, radiographs, sealants, nutritional counseling and smoking cessation counseling.  A minimal fee is charged for some services.  Fees range from $2 to $20 per service and some services are free of charge.

Clinic hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 1:00-5:00 pm and Friday, 8:00 am – noon.

The Dental Hygiene clinic is located in room 1380 in the Technology wing on Ivy Tech’s South Bend campus, 220 Dean Johnson Blvd.  Appointments are encouraged and can be made by calling 574-289-7001, ext. 6800.

Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s largest public post-secondary institution and the nation’s largest singly-accredited statewide community college system with more than 120,000 students enrolled annually.  Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana.  It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana.  It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.