Mesa Community College (MCC) Dental Hygiene students are offering complimentary oral health screenings to eligible individuals on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ASDOH), 5855 E. Still Circle in Mesa. Appointments are available at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and may be scheduled by calling 480-248-8195. Time slots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Eligible candidates for the oral health screenings are those who have one or more of the following conditions.
- Five or more years since last dental cleaning
- Diagnosed as needing deeper gum cleaning and have not started treatment
- Gums that bleed while brushing, eating or talking
- Gums that are tender and sore to the touch
These oral health screenings are not comprehensive exams, and treatment will not be provided during the event. Patients qualifying for therapeutic, deeper cleanings to treat advanced periodontal/gum disease infection will be treated during multiple evening visits scheduled after the event.
Screening participants must agree to have a full set of x-rays taken. Patients may obtain a copy of their x-rays for $20. X-rays can be picked up during business hours at the ASDOH Dental Clinic.
The complimentary screening includes, but is not limited to:
- Thorough health history exam
- Blood pressure and glucose screenings
- Head/neck and oral soft/hard tissue evaluations
- Referrals for additional dental treatments