GoochlandCares celebrates dental clinic staff of National Dentist's Day

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

GoochlandCares recently celebrated National Dentist’s Day by thanking the organization’s dental team, Dr. Shazia Anjum and dental clinic coordinator Katie Alvis, as well as the clinic’s assistants, volunteers and students.

There is more good news to share as well: Community members with Medicaid can now receive dental services at GoochlandCares, and registered GoochlandCares clients can receive their dental services even if they do not have Medicaid.

Oral health affects the whole body, and begins with the mouth, teeth and orofacial structures enabling eating and speaking. It also helps to avoid oral diseases and improves quality of life.

Oral health also includes psychosocial dimensions such as self-confidence, well-being and the ability to socialize and work without pain, discomfort and embarrassment. Periodontal (gum) disease, tooth loss, oral cancer and oro-dental trauma are among the many oral diseases and conditions that can affect overall health.

Those who have never been to a dentist or have not been recently are urged consider the GoochlandCares