Del Mar Dental Hygiene Clinic Serves Community While Training Future Professionals
Free dental services at Del Mar College have supported Corpus Christi residents for more than 50 years while preparing students for careers in dental hygiene. The program provides free preventative dental care to about 2,500 people each year at the Windward campus, combining education with service. Supervised by licensed instructors, students perform services such as cleanings, X-rays, fluoride treatments, sealants, oral cancer screenings, and even blood pressure checks. Each appointment is part of the clinical training, with visits typically lasting three hours. New patients must first receive a qualifying exam before being assigned to a student hygienist. “These services are…
