Dental Hygiene Clinic
The College of the Mainland Dental Hygiene Clinic is intended to serve the students education through individual patient experience and clinical training toward competence in the field of dental hygiene. Patients are selected according to the educational experience their case provides to students.
Dental Hygiene Clinic Services
The Dental Hygiene Clinic at College of the Mainland provides dental preventive services in a professional and caring environment. First- and Second-Year dental hygiene students provide patient care under the supervision of our licensed dentist and dental hygiene faculty.
In this educational facility, patients will receive high quality, affordable, patient-oriented care. Services are provided for adults and children (ages 5 and up) and are based on patient need, as determined by the faculty and supervising dentist.
Because the clinic is a teaching environment, patients should be prepared to attend three to five appointments, each lasting up to 3.5 hours.
Services Provided
Our students and faculty will classify each patient to match his/her dental hygiene needs to the student’s educational needs and preparation. All procedures are checked by licensed dental professionals.
Fees:
Cleaning Fee by Patient
includes x-rays, exam, assessments, cleaning and fluoride treatment (payment collected after treatment plan is signed- prior to scaling)
- Child/adolescent (5-19) - $15
- Adult - $25
- Seniors (ages 55+) - $15
- COM staff and students - $15
Additonal Fees
Collected after treatment plan is signed, prior to dispensing/performing
- Copy of x-rays onto flash drive - $5
- Sealants (per tooth) - $5
- Subgingival placement antibiotic
(per site) - $5 - RX toothpaste - $10
- RX rinse - $10
Payments:
The COM Dental Hygiene Clinic accepts only credit cards and debit cards.
Insurance and cash are not accepted.
Interested in being a patient?
To request an appointment call 409-933-8966 or email dentalhygiene@com.edu
Clinic is Staffed
Monday—Thursday from 8 a.m. — 5 p.m.
Patient Rights & Responsibilities
As a patient of the COM Dental Hygiene Clinic, you have both rights and responsibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Treatment needs are determined by the overseeing dentist and faculty at initial check-in. Students may also pre-screen patients for acceptance prior to scheduling an appointment. Individuals with gross decay, dental infections and serious systemic medical conditions are not ideal candidates for our dental hygiene clinic.
Appointments are scheduled based on the needs of the dental hygiene students.
Driving Directions
Dental Hygiene Clinic
College of the Mainland
STEM, Suite 125
1200 N. Amburn Road
Texas City, Texas 77591
Patient Parking
Please obtain parking instructions from the Clinic when making an appointment.
The program in dental hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation [and has been granted the accreditation status of “initial 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 (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission’s web address is: http://coda.ada.org/.
Get in Touch With Us
COM Dental Hygiene Clinic
1200 N. Amburn Rd., Texas City, TX 77591
STEM, Suite 125
Click here for campus map.
409-933-8966
dentalhygiene@com.edu