Leadership
The creation of the Gary and Mary West Senior Dental Center.
KUSI broadcasts live from the Gary and Mary West Senior Dental Center
Watch the video of KUSI’s live interview of patients and Dr. Karen Becerra at the Gary and Mary West Senior Dental Center
KPBS: New Senior Dental Center
KPBS visited the Gary and Mary West Senior Dental Center when it opened. Please watch the video here.
Insights on Senior Dental Needs
Poor oral health is a significant public health issue for seniors in San Diego and across the nation. As Baby Boomers retire and people live longer, access to affordable dental care becomes more difficult.
Many Seniors Lack Access to Affordable Oral Healthcare
Dental problems are a significant public health problem in America, particularly for low-income seniors.
Five Oral Care Tips for Seniors
Maintaining a healthy mouth in a few easy steps
Survey and Chart Review to Estimate Medicare Cost Savings for Home Health as an Alternative to Hospital Admission Following Emergency Department Treatment
The Journal of Emergency Medicine publication
Oral Health Should Not Take a Backseat to General Health, Particularly for Seniors in Need
Despite major advances in dentistry and the ability to prevent many oral healthcare issues, dental disease remains a significant and widespread public health problem in America.