The Fortis College ~ Phoenix Dental Hygiene Clinic offers low cost oral health preventive care for children, adolescents, adults and seniors.
Mission Statement:
To provide the community with entry-level dental hygiene graduates, who possess
the education and preparation to successfully implement preventive and therapeutic services in the community oral health setting, as well as, a variety of dental practice settings.
Core Program Goals:
Professional and Ethical Conduct
1. Demonstrate professionalism through knowledge and behavior, a commitment to the highest standards of competence, ethics, integrity, responsibility and accountability in all endeavors.
2. Adhere to state and federal laws, recommendations, and regulations in the provision of dental hygiene care and practice management.
Standards of Care
3. Provide the dental hygiene standard of care to promote patient health and wellness using critical thinking and problem solving in the provision of evidence-based practice.
4. Provide accurate, consistent, and complete care, including documentation for assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of dental hygiene services for all individuals and communities.
5. Identify and integrate the risk factors into the decision making process of care for all individuals and populations.
6. Communicate effectively, respectfully and with cultural sensitivity, with all individuals and groups from diverse populations both verbally and in writing.
7. Collaborate with the patient and/or other healthcare professionals, to formulate a comprehensive dental hygiene care plan that is in the best interest of the patient.
8. Demonstrate the ability to access, assess and apply data from various information systems and emerging technologies.
Professional Growth and Development
9. Continuously perform self-assessment for lifelong learning, professional growth, and quality assurance.
10. Promote the profession and pursue professional goals through service activities and affiliations with professional organizations.
Medical/Dental History Review
Blood Pressure Screening
X-Rays
Oral Cancer Screening
Periodontal Health Assessment
Selective Tooth Polishing
Fluoride Treatments
Dental Cleanings
Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
Administration of Local Anesthetic
Dental Sealants
Teeth Whitening Kits
