Free dental services offered May 21 by Baker College dental hygiene students

The Baker College of Auburn Hills Dental Clinic will hold a free dental day event, Saturday, May 21, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. All patients will receive a free examination, cleaning and X-rays.

Patients are required to make an appointment by calling the Baker College of Auburn Hills Dental Clinic, 248.276.6664.

“This event is a win-win for the community and our students,” said Nicole Greco, Baker College of Auburn Hills dental hygiene program director. “It can help those who may not be able to easily afford dental care, and it provides an excellent opportunity for our dental hygiene students to gain hands-on experience, which is important in preparation for their careers.”

The students will be supervised by licensed professionals. Longer appointments are to be expected due to the educational nature of the clinic.

Graduates of Baker College’s associate degree program in dental hygiene take the national and regional board examinations to become licensed dental hygienists, earning the RDH designation. Upon successful completion of the exams, graduates are qualified for entry-level positions in a number of settings, including private dental offices, schools, public health clinics, hospitals, correctional institutions and nursing homes.

For more information about programs as Baker College of Auburn Hills, contact Nicole Chirco in the admissions office at nicole.chirco@baker.edu or 248.340.0600, or visit www.baker.edu.

The largest private college in Michigan, Baker College is a not-for-profit higher education institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It serves more than 23,000 students on multiple campuses and online. Baker College grants certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in more than 100 programs across diverse academic fields, including business, health sciences, engineering, information technology, education and human services. An impressive 97 percent of available graduates are employed. Every Baker College graduate receives Lifetime Employment Assistance—free and forever. Baker College is a pioneer in distance education and offers students the option of completing a degree 100 percent online, without ever visiting a campus. For information, visit www.baker.edu or follow Baker College on Twitter, @bakercollege, or on Facebook, www.facebook.com/bakercollege.

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