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Remington College School of Dental Hygiene Wraps up 2011 “12 Months of Smiles” Campaign
Remington College School of Dental Hygiene Wraps up 2011 “12 Months of Smiles” Campaign
Remington College dental hygiene students and instructors provided low-cost services for more than 4,400 people in 2011
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04/01/2012
Nashville, Tenn. – Thousands of Nashville area residents had something to smile about in 2011, thanks to the Remington College-Nashville Campus. Students and staff in the Dental Hygiene program provided low-cost dental services for 4,458 people in 2011.
Under the supervision of Dental Hygiene faculty, students pursuing associate’s degrees in dental hygiene perform low-cost procedures for the public, including cleanings, fluoride treatments, x-rays, scaling, root planing and ToothPrint child ID’s.
Each month, through the Remington College “12 Months of Smiles” campaign, the clinic offers a special deal on services. Some months teeth cleanings are 50% off the already low prices; other months the campus provides cleanings for free. During the holidays, the campus held a drive to help senior citizens, and donors were offered free teeth cleanings; a similar effort was held in the summer for school supplies.
“We’re very proud of the number of people we were able to provide services for in 2011,” said Larry Collins, Remington College-Nashville Campus President. “We want even more people to take advantage of our dental health services in 2012. Our low-cost preventive treatments are a great resource for people without dental insurance.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control: [i]
• 35% of Tennessee residents have not had their teeth cleaned by a dentist or hygienist within the past year.
• Nearly one-third of all adults in the U.S. have untreated tooth decay.
• Most adults show signs of gum disease. Severe gum disease affects about 14% of adults age 45-54.
People seeking treatments at the Remington College Dental Hygiene School can make appointments by calling 615-493-9398. Initial patient registration is required, and costs just $1.
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-4:00 pm
Thursdays: 9:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
The Remington College Dental Hygiene Program can be completed in as few as 24-months and is an accredited program designed to prepare students for careers as dental hygienists.[ii] 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.
The school is on the Remington College-Nashville Campus, located at 441 Donelson Pike, Suite 150 in Nashville.
About Remington College: Remington College is a common name used by all 20 campuses of a privately-owned, non-profit, post-secondary educational institution with its home office in Heathrow, Florida. Through its campuses, Remington College offers diplomas, bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in a variety of fields, including: cosmetology; nursing; healthcare; criminal justice; business; electronics; information technology; and more. Course offerings vary by campus. Remington Colleges, Inc. and its predecessor companies have been part of the higher education community since 1985. For more information about the Dental Hygiene program, please visit http://www.remingtoncollege.edu/dental-hygiene-schools/. For more information on Remington College, please visit http://www.remingtoncollege.edu/. For the latest news about Remington College, visit http://today.remingtoncollege.edu/.
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Wellons Communications
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[i] http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/nohss/bystate.asp?stateid=47.
[ii] Employment after graduation not guaranteed. State licensure required after graduation.
Posted by Wellons Communications on behalf of Remington College.
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