LLU Dental Hygiene Student Clinics provide a comprehensive dental screening to evaluate your overall oral health. This process includes x-rays, periodontal screening, a dental exam and the following preventive care:
Dental Hygiene
Dental hygiene is the science concerned with the preservation of oral health. Dental hygienists are part of an oral health team that provides expertise in the recognition, prevention, treatment and management of oral disease.
While a dentist can perform dental hygiene procedures and assessments, they are most commonly the responsibility of dental hygienists who are state licensed oral health professionals.
In addition to providing cleanings and comprehensive dental screenings, dental hygienists are trained to provide the following services:
- Gingivitis treatment
- Periodontal disease therapy
- Oral health and cavity prevention education
- Tooth brushing
- Flossing
- Implant and orthodontic care
- Tobacco and nutritional assessments
- Fluoride and sealants
- Pain control
Clinic Information
Following an initial exam from a licensed dentist, patients at the School's Dental Hygiene Student Clinic may seek treatment directly—without a referral.
Dental hygiene patient screening events are held throughout the year and announced in various public media. Join us at one of our community patient screening events or contact us today.
Contact Information
- Location:
- LLU Main Campus, Prince Hall. Get Directions.
- Hours:
- Main clinic
- Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. - Noon
- Main clinic
- Phone:
- Loma Linda campus, 909-558-4631