The Department of Dental Hygiene accepts patients during the academic school year, by appointment, for preventative services. These services are performed by dental hygiene students as an educational experience. There is a minimal service charge. This center is operated by the Clinical Training Program of the Psychology Department and provides psychological services for University staff and their families. Confidential help is available for a wide range of personal and emotional difficulties.
Charges are on a sliding scale according to income.
The primary purpose of the center is to provide training opportunities for graduate students by offering individual, family and group counseling services to the residents of the USD service region at a minimal cost. USD staff may receive services at one-half of the sliding scale fee. The Speech and Hearing Center provides evaluation, treatment, and counseling for a wide variety of disorders involving speech, language, and hearing. Consultation on hearing aid amplification is available. Employees and students may refer themselves for services.