Ivy Tech Lafayette Campus Dental And Massage Clinics Provide Free Services To The Community

Local residents can take advantage of free dental services and free massage sessions on the Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette campus during the Spring semester. The services help students in the Dental Assisting and Therapeutic Massage programs learn real world skills they can use in their careers following graduation.

Dental Assisting Clinic

The Ivy Tech Dental Assisting Clinic is designed to look like a dentist’s office. Clients enter a lobby and are checked in at the front desk. Private exam rooms contain the same equipment used by dentists. The clinic is supervised by a local dentist.

Appointments for coronal polishing and x-rays can be made now by calling (765) 269-5167. Polishing appointments are available on Fridays from 10:00 – 11:50 am or 12:30-2:20 pm beginning February 18. X-ray appointments are available on Mondays from 12:30-4:20 pm or Tuesdays from 8:00-11:50 am beginning February 28. Following an X-ray appointment, clients may schedule a visual exam with a dentist beginning in March. An X-ray appointment is required before a visual exam can be scheduled. After the visual exam, simple fillings can be scheduled with the dentist if needed.

There is no cost for the services. Clients can sign up for an appointment on campus or by calling (765) 269-5167 and leave a message.

Therapeutic Massage Clinic

The Ivy Tech Therapeutic Massage Spring Clinic helps students practice a variety of massage techniques. Sessions available include a 50-minute full-body Swedish massage, 40-minute chair massage, and 45-minute hand and foot session with reflexology. The clinic is accepting appointments now prior to the opening on February 16. Appointments are available on Wednesdays from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm when school is in session. Appointments can be made online at Lafayette.clinicsense.com. Cancellations are frequent; clients should check the website often.

The clinic is open to the public and the sessions are offered at no cost. Clients must be over the age of 18 and are limited to one session per week. Clients and therapists are required to wear a mask at all times while in the clinic.

About Ivy Tech

Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering associate degree and short-term certificate programs, and trainings that align to the needs of the community. The College also offers courses and associate degree programs that seamlessly transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a Bachelor’s degree.

Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette serves Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery, Tippecanoe, Warren and White counties from the main campus in Lafayette and sites in Crawfordsville, Monticello and Frankfort. Ivy Tech Lafayette offers associate degrees and certificates in the areas of business, health sciences, computing, technology, nursing, public services, education, applied science, engineering technology, and liberal arts.

For more information, visit IvyTech.edu.