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Our mouth is the gateway to our body. The foods we eat and the way we care for our mouth can determine our overall health and wellbeing. Poor oral healthcare can lower the quality of life of older adults. This is why it is important to be aware of how oral health problems arise and…
Patients at the Senior Dental Center are like family, and hearing about their treatment experiences helps us understand the impact our services have in each one of their lives. I did not know that I had found dental heaven when I stumbled upon the Gary and Mary West Senior Dental Center. This is far and…
Shedding light on the oral health concerns of older adults is now more essential than ever. In the United States, someone turns 65 every 10 seconds. By 2030, it is expected that 20% of the U.S. population will be older adults. Addressing the nuances of geriatric dental health will help dentists be prepared to provide…
According to the International Diabetes Federation, 1 in 10 adults are now living with diabetes, estimating an astonishing 537 million adults around the world! As many of us know, high levels of sugar in our blood harms our kidneys, heart, nerves, eyes and other organs. But did you know that it also makes your teeth…
Age-Friendly Grant Awarded to the Gary and Mary West Senior Dental Center It is with tremendous pleasure that we would like to announce that the Gary and Mary West Senior Dental Center has been awarded $30,000 from The San Diego Foundation’s Age-Friendly Communities Program! This grant will support our continuous efforts to enhance the lives…
Easy Tips to Maintaining a Healthy Mouth! October is Dental Hygiene Month! We are taking this opportunity to help raise awareness on the importance of good oral health. Keeping a healthy mouth and smile during our lifetime not only reduces the need for extensive dental work as we age, but it also helps decrease the…
“I honestly didn’t have the money…They took care of me. They made sure I was safe,” were the words patient Anthony Arriaga used to describe his experience after receiving treatment at the Senior Dental Center. His care, and that of hundreds of more seniors has been possible thanks to a grant of $46,000 from The…
What a wonderful feeling it is when your teeth are recently brushed and you feel that cool, minty freshness expelling as you speak! We would hate to reveal that our earlier meal was heavy on garlic or onions! But having not-so fresh breath could be an indicator of much more than just what you had…
Putting the needs of older adults in California, and nation-wide, is a priority for us here at The Gary and Mary West Senior Dental Center. We believe that it is essential that all adults who rely on Medicaid for their health care, are able to receive the comprehensive dental coverage they need. Poor oral health…
It has been a little over a year since our lives were turned upside down when the COVID-19 pandemic took over the way our community interacts. We have had to adapt to new ways of supporting each other to find the strength and resilience that is necessary to keep united and strong. The power of…
