Remington College-Nashville Campus Celebrates “National Children’s Dental Health Month” with Free Teeth Cleanings and ToothPrints for Kids
Complimentary children’s teeth cleanings available throughout the month of February
Nashville, Tenn. – (January 21, 2013) - Remington College-Nashville Campus celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month by offering complimentary dental services for kids.
Throughout the month of February, the Remington College School of Dental Hygiene is offering free basic teeth cleanings for children(1) as well as ToothPrint child identification.
The ToothPrint is a special child identification device that records both bite characteristics and DNA information. Parents receive a wafer with the information imprinted on it. The procedure takes only a few minutes and children as young as 3-4 years of age are usually able to provide an acceptable imprint.
More than 9,700 Nashville area residents have taken advantage of Remington College’s low or no cost dental services in the past two years.
Under the supervision of instructors, students pursuing associate’s degrees in dental hygiene perform low-cost procedures for the public, including:
- Oral prophylaxis (cleaning) and topical fluoride treatments
- X-rays
- Scaling and root planing
- ToothPrint child identification impressions
- Oral cancer screenings
- Dental Sealants
The Remington College Dental Hygiene Program can be completed in as few as 24-months and is an accredited program designed to help prepare students for careers as dental hygienists.(2) Instructors have real world experience in the dental hygiene field, and course offerings include Preclinical Dental Hygiene Practice, Oral and Dental Anatomy, Nutrition and Biochemistry and Oral Radiology.
People seeking treatments at the Remington College dental hygiene school can make appointments by calling 615-493-9398.
The clinic hours are:
Mondays: 10:30 am-1:30 pm and 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
Tuesdays: 9:30 am-1:30 pm and 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
Wednesdays: 8:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Thursdays: 9:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
The school is on the Remington College-Nashville Campus, located at 441 Donelson Pike, Suite 150 in Nashville.
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(1) Patient must have exam before cleaning. Exam is at no charge. There are other applicable fees for x-rays that will be charged if the doctor warrants them necessary as part of the exam and diagnosis. Any and all radiographs will be charged according to the dentist on staff prescribing them before any cleanings can be provided.
(2) Employment not guaranteed for students or graduates. State licensure may be required after graduation. The Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (321) 440-4653, or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission’s web address is: http://www.ada.org/100.aspx
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