Students of the Hunt School of Dentistry are aimed at a critical gap in dental care here in our borderplex, offering screenings and costs for adults 60 years and older.
Over the past two years, oral health clinic has hosted various special events for elderly adults, including projections, cleaning, fluoride applications, imaging, extracts and exfoliations.
For two years, San Elizario Lidia Rocio Ruiz had searched for a dentist in our Borderplex before finally deciding to lead 45 minutes to attend an event in 2024.
“I felt at home, as I was with the family,” Ruiz said. “I was extremely nervous, but the students treated me as if they knew me already. That determined me.”
Ruiz said she formed a bond with the two students who care for her, adding that they gave her confidence in her smile.
Events such as the Wellmed Charitable Foundation Screen and Clean, which takes place on Friday, March 21st and on Friday, March 28th at the Texas Tech Dental Mealth Health Clinic, improve oral health among older adults in our Borderplex, where many do not have access to accessible dental care.
Patient appointments are offered both dates from 9am. by 4 pm The elderly can plan their appointments by calling 915-215-6700.
This upcoming event is possible thanks to a $ 20,000 grant from the Wellmed Dental Patient Fund for degraded elderly. Financial assistance will also be available for surveillance services for those who qualify.
Many elderly adults throughout western Texas suffer from poor dental health because quality care remains far away. Reduced cost services in the clinic for oral health help older Bordlex residents to establish the usual dental care, which benefits their overall health.
According to Disease Control and Prevention Centers, regular dental visits are recommended for all elderly adults, even those with a full denture. However, Medicare does not cover the usual dental services, so that older adults have a problem with access to care.
Regular dental controls, good oral hygiene and healthy eating are essential for the prevention of oral and systemic diseases and maintaining overall health. In El Paso County, oral health remains a pressing issue for older adults. Almost 14% of them experience complete loss of teeth, leading to poor nutrition and a reduction in overall health.
Opened in 2021, the Hunt School of Dental Medicine provides more than 30,000 hours of reduced dental care to 18,000 patients per year, serving as a critical resource for our community.
In addition to their beneficial patients, screen and pure events offer students Hunt School of Dental Medicine valuable practices of training clinics under the supervision of teachers. This experience helps to prepare future dentists to meet the different needs of the area while facing the challenges in the accessibility of dental care.
Visit ttdentalcare.com For additional details about the Texas Tech Dental clinic for the health mouth or planning a sorting and low -cost cleaning.
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