Durante la mayor parte de mi vida, he vivido en y alrededor de comunidades marginadas. Por lo cual, soy apasionada por la equidad en la atención médica. Soy la séptima de ocho hijos en una familia de estatus mixto. Mi primer idioma es el español y el color de mi piel es canela. … [Read more...]
It’s OK to Ask for Help: Financial Resources for Your Family in Colorado
I’m incredibly passionate about health care equity, having been raised in and around disenfranchised communities for the better part of my life. I’m the seventh of eight kids in a family of mixed-status. My first language is Spanish, and the color of my skin is canela, … [Read more...]
Increased Age, Decreased Dental Care
The older adult population is set to make US history. In 2035, they will outnumber children age 18 and younger for the first time ever (at approximately 78 million). The group will grow to almost 94 million by 2060. Sadly, many will not have access to dental care, which will … [Read more...]
Teeth Trivia Behind Musical Chart Toppers
Our prized pearly whites have been gracing song stanzas long before smiling selfies were cool. But did you know oral health is the muse behind many popular lyrics? Here are 2 of our favorite smile-inspired stories. … [Read more...]
Need A Hero? There’s a Clinic for That.
Delta Dental of Colorado donated $1 million to the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine to create the CU Heroes Clinic in 2014. Our goal: Provide a dental home with free, high-quality dental care for veteran students at CU Anschutz. … [Read more...]