Dental Clinic

Welcome to the IU South Bend Dental Hygiene Clinic

Indiana University South Bend's Dental Hygiene Clinic provides preventive dental services to the public 10 months of the year (from September until June). Appointments are required and all services are provided by students in the dental hygiene program. Students are overseen by licensed dentists and registered dental hygienists in the state of Indiana.

Appointments are required and limited. Clinic hours vary each semester according to student schedules. Not all patients can be treated in the dental hygiene clinic. Patients requiring specialized care, with complex medical histories, or rigid time requirements may not be able to be seen.

Please call (574) 520-4156 or email dhclinic@iusb.edu for an appointment! We'd love to see your smile!

Clinic Services & Fees

Clinic Policies

COVID-19 Protocols

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that is transmitted person-to-person when people are in close contact or through respiratory droplets. Respiratory droplets are produced when a person coughs, talks, or sneezes. Any individuals are at risk for contracting the illness and developing mild symptoms. Older adults and individuals who have underlying medical conditions are at a higher risk for serious complications from the virus.

The Dental Hygiene Education Clinic has several safeguards and practices in place to minimize the risk of exposure for our clients and clinicians.

Dental procedures that generate aerosols or the production of plumes can increase the risk of spreading airborne illness, including the virus responsible for COVID-19, and increase the potential for exposure. The procedures completed within the dental hygiene clinic that may produce aerosols include routine prophylaxis appointments, periodontal maintenance appointments, non-surgical periodontal scaling and root planing, and sealants. The source of the aerosol generation includes the use of ultrasonic scaler, air/water syringe, and the use of the high speed and low speed hand piece.

To mitigate the risk to patients, students, staff, and faculty, aerosol-generating procedures are restricted to designated areas of the clinics. These procedures are completed with the use of highspeed evacuation (HVE) and the use of clinical assistants.

These prevention practices are applied to all patient care to prevent the spread of infections among patients

Hand hygiene.
Use of personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, masks, eyewear).
Respiratory hygiene / cough etiquette.
Sharps safety (engineering and work practice controls).
Safe injection practices (i.e., aseptic technique for parenteral medications).
Sterile instruments and devices.
Clean and disinfected environmental surfaces.

Before your visit

Thank you for choosing the IUSB Division of Dental Education for your dental hygiene treatment. We ask that you arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. Upon arrival, please call 574-520-4156 to obtain your screening number. Please watch the front door for your number to be held up by our clinic assistants. When called to the door you will be screened. If indicated you will be permitted to enter the building and proceed to payment at the check-in window. Only the patient is permitted in the building to minimize potential contact of patients. Once inside, please maintain social distancing and keep your mask securely over your nose and mouth.

Please complete each of the documents below in their entirety 2-7 days in advance of your appointment. Paper documents will be available at the clinic on the day of your visit, however completing the forms ahead of time allows your clinician to adequately prepare for your appointment and can allow us to get your appointment started without a delay. Please bring an accurate list of medications, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplements.

All documentation must be completed by the patient, parent or court appointed legal guardian, no exceptions. If you have any questions, please contact our office and we will be happy to help you.

Review the HIPPA Notice of Privacy Practices

Please complete the following online forms 2-7 days before your visit:

Medical history

IUSB Authorization

Acknowledgment of NPP

Our location

IU South Bend Dental Education
Education and Arts Building, Room 1201
1002 S. Esther Street
South Bend, Indiana 46615
phone: 574-520-4156
email: dhclinic@iusb.edu

Dental Clinic

Welcome to the IU South Bend Dental Hygiene Clinic

COVID-19 Protocols

Dental procedures

Standard precautions

Before your visit

Our location