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The Mayor, Miguel Ángel Cámara, accompanied by President of the College of Dentistry and Stomatology, Oscar Castro, and President of the General Council of Colleges of Dentistry and Stomatology of Spain, Manuel Alfonso Villa Vigil, presided this morning the opening of the Dentists Murcianos Plaza, located at the corner of Avenida Juan Carlos I and Prince of Asturias.
This is the first street dedicated to dentists to open in Spain.
The event, which brought together a wide representation of colleges, has meant, in the words of the Mayor, "a recognition of the entire city and its neighbors to a prestigious professionals who dedicate their skills and effort to the welfare of the citizens" .
The oral health program for children and the agreement for preferential treatment for older people with few resources are two examples of the close relationship between the College of Dentists and the city of Murcia.
For over 15 years and through the School Health Program, children 6 to 12 years the town go to the municipal offices of Beautiful Plaza to make their revisions and fluoride application, and are referred to appropriate services when they require other care.
More recently, in 2005, launched another program to offer a preferred oral care to the elderly, through the municipal social services.
Through this initiative, pensioners who need prostheses, can use this service if their cost exceeds the benefit provided free health care system.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia
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