Dental Hygiene Candidate Instructions

GENERAL

• It is the responsibility of each candidate to provide their own patients and it is recommended that each applicant secure back up patients.  The Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry does not allow candidates access to the schools patient records.
   
• Examiner Assistants will be present to dispense supplies and materials during the examination.
   
• Candidates must strictly adhere to all CDC guidelines concerning barrier protection and instrument/equipment sterilization.
   
• Children are prohibited in the clinic area.  There are no facilities available for children; please inform your patients that children may not be left unattended in the waiting area.

FACILITY FEES 

• A facility fee in the amount of $125.00 is due two (2) weeks prior to the exam date.  Please make certified check, cashiers check or money order payable to the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry.
   
• Mail check to: Marie Collins, MCG School of Dentistry, AD 3105, 1459 Laney Walker Blvd, Augusta, GA  30912

SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT

• Instruments/cavitrons are not available for rent.
   
• Our units accommodate cavitrons with a ¼” male quick disconnect (water line) and a 3/8” male quick disconnect (air line).
   
• Handpieces must fit a standard four (4) hole ISO connection.

ACCESS TO FACILITY

• Candidates taking the morning exam may access the building at 7:00 am and report to the third floor waiting area for check-in and access to clinics.  Candidates taking the afternoon exam should report to the third floor waiting area at 12:00 pm for check-in and access to clinics.
   
• Parking is available across the street from the School of Dentistry (15th Street and Laney Walker Blvd) and in the parking deck adjacent to the school on 15th Street.
   
• Dental hygiene candidates may visit the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry to become acquainted with our facilities.  The clinic examination facilities will be available for the candidates  inspection on Wednesdays from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm by prior appointment only.  Please call Bernard Bembry at 706-721-9429 to arrange for a tour.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Gloria Paulos at 706-721-2938.