Dental Hygiene Clinic

Welcome to the MCC Viswanathan Dental Hygiene Clinic. We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered dental hygiene care in a safe, professional, and educational environment. Before your visit, please review important information about patient privacy, your rights as a patient, clinic safety protocols, visitor guidelines, and the comprehensive services we offer. Our goal is to help you achieve optimal oral health while ensuring a comfortable and positive experience at every appointment.

Please review the following information before your visit.

Notice of Privacy Practice

This notice describes how health information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information.

Patient Bill of Rights

At the Viswanathan Dental Hygiene Clinic, we are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate, and patient-centered care.

Where to Park

Enter from E. Henrietta Road and turn right at the crossroads. Park in Lot “K.” At the lot entrance, wait for the arm to raise. Follow the lot to the designated dental patient parking area to the right of the parking lot. Parking is metered—please bring $2.00 in quarters (8 quarters). Vehicles without payment may be ticketed.

Patient Safety

Monroe Community College Viswanathan Dental Hygiene Clinic (MCCVDHC) is in full operation for dental hygiene functions. Our clinic will be following the guidelines set forth from the New York State Department of Health (DOH), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Masks are required in all clinic spaces.

As an accredited dental hygiene training facility, infection control has always been a top priority in our clinic. Our infection control protocol ensures state and federal guidelines are meticulously followed to protect our patients. Our professional-grade sterilization facilities offer the highest-level of quality control available. Now, we have taken further action to ensure your health and safety by establishing screening protocols for anyone who receives dental hygiene services, increasing personal protective equipment standards, adding protective shields at all clinic desks, and enhancing cleaning practices.

Learn more about our safety initiatives and how they may impact your visit.

Visitor Restrictions

The safety of you and your loved ones remains our top priority. For the protection of everyone, we are limiting visitors to our patients and parents or guardians of minors being seen for treatment only.

Aerosol producing procedures may be limited based on medical history and vaccination status for the safety of all patients receiving treatment.

Our comprehensive dental hygiene services are designed to promote and maintain optimal oral health through preventive care, assessments, education, and treatment. From examinations and X-rays to cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and personalized oral health counseling, each service supports a healthy smile and overall well-being.

Fluoride Treatment
Head and Neck Examination
Intra & Extra-Oral Photographs
Medical and Dental History
Nicotine Cessation Guidance
Oral Self Care Instruction
Oral/Systemic Counseling

Periodontal Examination
Polishing
Radiographs (X-rays)
Risk Assessments
Scaling
Power Scaling
Sealants