Dental services offered at clinic

    By the IV Leader Staff

    Students of the Illinois Valley Community College Dental Assisting program are offering a dental clinic and appointments are still available. The clinics offer students, faculty and community members an opportunity for lower-priced or free dental services.
    Full mouth dental X-rays are being offered free of cost on Mondays from 2 to 4 p.m. and on Thursdays from 8 to 10 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Limited evening appointments can also be made.
    This service is for individuals 15 years or older. The X-rays will be mailed to individual’s family dentists.
    For a fee of $30 those interested can also get a dental exam, cleaning and sealants, all performed by a licensed dentist and dental assistants.
    Appointments are available for these services on Fridays through April 28 from 8:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
    "This is a great service provided by our dental assisting program, especially for students and community members who do not have dental insurance," Pat Pearson, program coordinator, said.
    Appointments for all services can be made by contacting Pearson at 224-0359.