Dental students, under the supervision of faculty dentists and practitioners, work with real patients addressing their oral health needs. As one of only three clinics in Rochester serving Minnesota Medical Assistance, Medicaid, and MinnesotaCare patients, RCTC’s Dental Clinic provides preventive and diagnostic services including digital radiographic imaging, fluoride treatments, sealants, periodontal therapy, polishing, and personalized oral hygiene instruction. Currently, the Dental Hygiene Clinic accommodates 1,900 patient visits each year for individuals of all ages and backgrounds, regardless of insurance coverage.
RCTC’s Dental Clinic is located at the RCTC Heintz Center (1926 Collegeview Road S.E. Rochester, MN 55904), across the street from the Olmsted Community Hospital and the Federal Medical Center.
RCTC Dental Clinic Services
- Dental cleanings for adults and children
- X-rays
- Fluoride treatments
- Sealants
- Periodontal scaling and root planing
- Nitrous oxide and local anesthetics available
A modest fee is charged. Student discounts are available. Insurance plans, MNMA, and Minnesota Care are accepted.
CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT TODAY!
507-280-3169
RCTC Dental Clinic Hours
August-December
Monday: 12:30pm-5pm
Tuesday: 7:30am-12pm and 12:30-5pm
Friday: 7:30am-12pm
January – February
Tuesday: 7:30am-12pm and 12:30-5pm
Wednesday: 12:30-5pm
Thursday: 12:30-5pm
March – May
Monday: 7:30am-12pm and 12:30-5pm
Tuesday: 7:30am-12pm and 12:20-5pm
Wednesday: 12:30-5pm
Thursday: 12:30-5pm
HIPA Notice of Privacy Practices
This notice describes how health and medical information about you may be used
and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it
carefully.
Our Responsibilities
We at RCTC Dental Clinic understand that medical information about you and your
health is personal. Applicable federal and state law requires us to maintain the
privacy of your health information.
We are required to give you this notice about our privacy practices, our legal
duties, and your rights concerning your health information. We must follow the
privacy practices described in this Notice while it is in effect.
This Notice takes effect on November 8, 2017, and will remain in effect until it
is replaced.
We will notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised the
privacy or security of your information.
Uses and Disclosures of Health Information
Treatment
We may use or disclose your health information to a physician or other healthcare
provider providing treatment to you.
Payment
We may use or disclose your health information to obtain payment for services
provided to you.
Healthcare Operations
We may use or disclose health information for healthcare operations including
quality assessment, training programs, accreditation, certification, licensing,
and credentialing activities.
Authorization
You may give written authorization to use or disclose your health information.
You may revoke that authorization in writing at any time.
Your Rights
- Access: You may inspect or obtain copies of your health information.
- Disclosure Accounting: You may request a list of certain disclosures.
- Restrictions: You may request additional restrictions on disclosures.
- Alternative Communication: You may request alternative methods of communication.
- Amendment: You may request corrections to your health information.
- Electronic Notice: You may request a paper copy of this notice.
Questions and Complaints
If you have questions or concerns about this notice, you may contact us or file a
complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
With support from the Minnesota Department of Health Clinical Dental Education Innovation Grant, Rochester Community and Technical College is expanding its Winchester Wellness model to strengthen Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene education while providing free preventive oral health services to underserved and rural communities in southeastern Minnesota.
In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 16B.98, subd. 5(d), Rochester Community and Technical College’s leadership contact for this grant is Kelly Pyfferoen, Vice President of Finance and Facilities (507‑285‑7472; [email protected]). Cherie Fritz, RDH, MSDH (507-280-3114) and Nikkilynn Rud, CDA, LDA, BAS (507-280-3149) serve as the grant project leads who directly manage and oversee the agreement.