The Dental Hygiene Program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career as a Registered Dental Hygienist. The program provides experience in a clinical setting on-site that is open to the public. The clinic offers students a wide variety of patient treatments and experiences. Skills that focus on patient education, prevention of oral diseases and dental hygiene treatment are emphasized. Please be prepared for extended appointment times.
Click here for more information on prescribed duties of dental hygienists as outlined in the Illinois Dental Practice Act.
COVID-19 information: Lake Land College has implemented requirements and procedures in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order mandating vaccination or weekly COVID-19 testing for all Illinois higher education personnel and students, the related Illinois Community College Board directives, and guidance from the CDC and IDPH. All students and employees are responsible for reviewing and following the requirements and procedures as presented on the College’s Pandemic Response Safety Guidelines posted on the College website.
Currently, masks covering the nose and mouth are required indoors at all times for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals, except when the individual is alone in an enclosed office with the door closed. Individuals refusing to wear a mask appropriately indoors will be required to leave. Students and employees who have not submitted documentation confirming full vaccination are required to complete a COVID-19 test on campus weekly or submit weekly results of a third-party test (see website for information regarding submission of third-party test results). Individuals who have medical conditions or religious beliefs that preclude vaccination must test weekly. There is no exemption from weekly testing unless individuals are fully vaccinated. Compliance will be monitored and individuals who are not in compliance will be excluded from campus. Repeated non-compliance may result in withdrawal from in-person classes and disciplinary action.
The Allied Health Programs guidelines and expectations align with the requirements and procedures presented in the College’s Pandemic Response Safety Guidelines. If the College updates the requirements and procedures, the Allied Health Programs will follow the new guidelines. If clinical partners impose requirements that are more restrictive, such as a vaccination mandate, the Allied Health Programs will follow the clinical partner’s requirements. If a student refuses to comply with the clinical site’s requirements, he/she will fail to meet clinical objectives and will therefore fail the course.
Kristen Holsapple, Director of Dental Hygiene
Patients will also have the opportunity to purchase professional white strips for $45 and a professional spin brush for $25. Purchases must be made in cash and are non-refundable.
January – If you get your teeth cleaned in the month of January, your name will be put in a drawing for an Oral B Toothbrush.
February – If you get your teeth cleaned in the month of February, your name will be put in a drawing for a Teeth Whitening Kit.
March – Free Cleaning if you bring a friend and they have their teeth cleaned too.
April – Free Cleaning if you refer three (3) friends with their name and phone number to our receptionist.
May – If you get your teeth cleaned in the month of May, your name will be put in a drawing for an Oral B Toothbrush.
June – If you get your teeth cleaned in the month of June, your name will be put in a drawing for a Teeth Whitening Kit.
July – Free Cleaning if you bring a friend and they have their teeth cleaned too.
August – Free Cleaning if you refer three (3) friends with their name and phone number to our receptionist.
September – If you get your teeth cleaned in the month of September, your name will be put in a drawing for an Oral B Toothbrush.
October – If you dress up in a Halloween Costume and get your teeth cleaned in the month of October your name will be put in a drawing for a Teeth Whitening Kit.
November – Free teeth cleaning for Veterans. National Military Appreciation Month. Free Cleaning if you bring a friend and they have their teeth cleaned too.
December – Free Cleaning if you bring in one (1) toy to donate to a child for Christmas.
Eastern Illinois University 2+2
SIUC Capstone
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics – Registered Dental Hygienist
https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291292.htm
2019 26/28 students graduated the Dental Hygiene Program 2020 24/29 students graduated the Dental Hygiene Program 2021 22/30 students graduated the Dental Hygiene Program 2022 First Year Class Only
2021 Recipient Jae Lynn Riggleman 2021 Recipient Braelynn Barnes 2021 Recipient Kelly McGill
2006 Ashley Pryor 2006 Jessica Richards 2007 Jamie McClure 2007 Ashley Farris 2008 Greta Cox 2008 Sheila Moore 2009 Jamie Pearcy 2009 Kimberly Roberts 2010 Kayla Mendenall 2010 Kaylea Stanley 2011 Molly Mihlbachler 2012 Ashley Snodgrass 2012 Rachel Perkins 2013 Sydnie Cohoon 2013 Sarah Taylor 2014 Whitlee Woods 2014 Ashley Spencer 2015 Jill Heuerman 2015 Skylee Taylor 2016 Melissa Livesay 2016 Brittni Moore 2017 Kara Molzen 2017 Andrea Speece 2018 Sydney Niemann 2019 Baylee Williams 2020 Kaitlynn McClure 2020 Sarah Keith 2021 Jae Lynn Riggleman 2021 Nashlynn Mathias
2021 Student Handbook Policy & Procedure Manual
2021 Clinic Handbook Student Clinic I, II, III Syllabus
Lake Land College Dental Hygiene Bloodborne Pathogens Policy
Waiver of Liability for Non-Immunization
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Full-Time Instructors Amigoni, Nicki, RDH BHS Dental Hygiene Instructor (217) 234-5203 namigoni@lakelandcollege.edu Office: NORTHWEST – 018
Hartrich, Elizabeth, RDH, MS Dental Hygiene Instructor (217) 234-5205 ehartrich@lakelandcollege.edu Office: NORTHWEST – 021
Holsapple, Kristen, RDH, MS Program Director of Dental Hygiene Dental Hygiene Instructor (217) 234-5204 Kholsapple4086@lakelandcollege.edu Office: NORTHWEST – 022
Swingler, Erin Division Chair of Allied Health/Nursing Instructor, APRN, FNPC (217) 234-5448 eswingler@lakelandcollege.edu Office: NEAL HALL – 001
Clinical Dentists Cushing, Jamie, D.D.S. Clinical Dentist
Haslett, Suzanne, D.D.S. Clinical Dentist
Schumacher, Allison, D.M.D. Clinical Dentist
Balda, Thuy, D.M.D Clinical Dentist
Part-Time Instructors Heuerman, Jill, RDH Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor
Jordan, Danielle, RDH Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor
Molzen, Kara, RDH Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor
Smith, Logan, RDH Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor
Wilson, Sheila, RDH Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor
Full-Time Administrative Assistant Homann, Ashley, RDH Administrative Assistant of Dental Hygiene (217) 234-5201 Ahomann4557@lakelandcollege.edu Office: NORTHWEST – 023
CLICK HERE for more photos of the Summer 2021 Dental Hygiene Pinning Ceremony!
Lake Land College dental hygiene students provide dental hygiene services only. It is the patient’s responsibility to see their dentist yearly for comprehensive diagnoses and dental care.
Douglas County Health Department 1250 East US Highway 36 Tuscola, IL 61953 Ph. 217-253-4137 F. 217-253-3421
Douglas County Health Department is a public entity committed to its mission of protecting and promoting healthier lifestyles through prevention and education. Located in Tuscola, DCHD offers numerous programs and services in three main focus areas.
Dental A full-service dental clinic offers everything from checkups and cleanings to sealants, root canals, crowns and dentures. Fees are on a sliding scale basis and Medicare is accepted.
Nursing Nursing services include WIC, family case management, immunizations, breastfeeding and lactation consults, women’s health, and annual flu clinics.
Environmental Environmental programs include water and septic system inspections, food sanitation courses, food permits, tanning salon inspections, and more.
Other efforts include car seat safety checks, summer meals program to combat food insecurity, COVID vaccination and testing, and more programs are added as needs arise and funding sources are identified.
Edgar County Public Health Department Phone: 217-465-2212 Edgar County Dental Clinic Phone: 217-466-3565 Address: 502 Shaw Avenue Paris, IL 61944 Website: https://ecphd.org/
The Edgar County Public Health Department and Dental Clinic’s mission is to prevent premature death and disease and to increase the quality of life among all residents by promoting the health and wellness of its’ citizens through intervention, public education, and by providing direct health services. The Edgar County Dental Clinic (ECDC) is proud to partner with Lake Land College School of Dental Hygiene to provide a public health dental experience for dental hygiene students. ECDC provides the following services: dental examinations (school and office), cleanings, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, x-rays, fillings and crowns, extractions, dentures and partials, emergency procedures, silver diamine fluoride, and scaling and root-planing/full mouth debridement. The clinic provides dental services to uninsured and under insured patients under the clinical direction of Dr. Renee DuChane. ECDC is also fortunate to have Dr. David Llewellyn providing much-needed extractions for patients who have teeth that cannot be saved. ECDC also operates with a Program Manager/Dental Hygienist, Clinic Coordinator/Dental Hygienist, Public Health Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants and Receptionist. The clinic follows strict infection prevention and control procedures as prescribed by the American Dental Association and the CDC and is equipped with specialized UV-C lights in each room and new high volume suction devices designed to reduce the amount of aerosols. ECDC remains committed to providing a safe and healthy dental experience, as well as a high standard of care for our patients.
Contact: (866) 929-0040
Heartland Dental supports over 2,300 dentists in more than 1,400 locations across 38 states nationwide.
Heartland Dental is committed to helping dental professionals at every stage of their professional journey. They are experts in the business of dentistry with years of experience in the industry, and are committed to helping both established practice owners and young professionals further their dental careers. Whether you’re the seasoned owner of a thriving practice or a fresh graduate looking to move forward in your professional life, Heartland Dental is there to help.
Heartland Dental Student Hygiene Annual Scholarship Past Recipients
2018 Ellianna Schuster 2017 Brittani Augenstein 2015 Jill Heuerman 2015 Anna Thacker 2015 Skylee Taylor 2015 Jane Kinney
Vision To be a world-class company and the leader in dentistry Mission To support dentists and their teams as they deliver the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve while providing exceptional careers and creating value for our stakeholders Core Values These are the essential principles Heartland Dental wants to communicate through our brand internally and externally. They reflect the company’s culture and function as its main driving forces. To Achieve – Striving for mastery through constant and never-ending improvement, focusing on results and putting the success of supported offices first. To Honor – Acting with honesty, integrity and transparency, maintaining a healthy work environment and doing the right things for the right reasons To Execute – Staying open, positive and mentally flexible, delivering world-class processes and systems, efficiently managing change To Balance – Promoting work/life balance, creating safe and supportive environments, giving back to the communities we serve To Collaborate – Working hard, smart and together, promoting inclusion and diversity To Celebrate – Staying grateful, having fun together, celebrating each other’s success and growth
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center’s mission statement, vision and values:
Mission Statement: To provide a dental home and improve the overall oral health of the communities we serve by removing barriers and providing access to dental care. We will ease their pain, discomfort and fears by creating a positive dental experience for every patient. Vision: To be the leading community health system in the nation Values: Integrity, Respect, Compassion, Excellence, Leadership, Stewardship, Innovation, Partnership
Sarah Bush Lincoln Dental Services:
The SBL Dental Services is a collaborative community effort that provides dental care at no cost to families who qualify.
The program serves a nine-county service area including Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Jasper, Moultrie and Shelby.
Organizations that have existing partnerships with SBL Dental Services include 66 local elementary and secondary schools, local health departments, the Regional Office of Education #11, Lake Land College and other vital community partners.
We have a fixed site clinic in Mattoon that offers comprehensive care by appointment throughout the year. Our portable and mobile dental clinics aim to remove transportation barriers. During the school year, we visit schools, and children are dismissed from class to receive services. During the summer we hold clinics in area communities.
Services provided:
-Oral Health Education -Diagnostic and Preventative dental care *Comprehensive exams and x-rays *Cleanings *Fluoride treatments *Dental sealants -Surgical and Restorative dental care *Extractions, fillings, crowns, pulp therapy and space maintainers
Who is eligible:
-Children birth to 18 years of age -Children who receive benefits through IL Medicaid/All Kids -Children eligible for Free/Reduced School Lunch Program
Contact information:
For more information on SBL Dental Services, or to schedule an appointment, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Dental Services at 1-877-511-2602