Health&Wellness Magazine March 2014 | Page 7

For advertising information visit www.samplerpublications.com or call 859.225.4466 | March 2014 & 7 At UK Dental, there are students available to treat a person’s teeth for a variety of dental work, at reasonable rates. being a professor at UK means he has a salary (in addition to his private practice) and very important, a paid vacation, which his practice does not provide. Dr. Taylor has two young children and he says the benefits he receives at UK go a long way to helping raise a family. UK Dental was established in 1961, and has occupied the existing Dental Science Building since its creation. Enrollment is set at 65-66 members per class, with a total of over 200 DMD students in all four classes. UK Dental also offers advanced post-doctoral training in Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, General Practice, and Orofacial Pain. What Are You Doing for Your Teeth? ILATES PP L A C E By Jean Jeffers, Staff Writer What are you doing for your teeth? Children, adults and senior adults, all need adequate oral care. Getting a good start by setting in place habits of brushing and flossing is the aim for youngsters. Oral health for seniors affects their general health and wellbeing, and is certainly vital. Fees, in all age groups, are a significant reason for choosing not to obtain these services. At UK Dental, there are students available to treat a person’s teeth for a variety of dental work, at reasonable rates. These dental students are courteous, professional, and knowledgeable. Being a dentist seems a way to help people, and I want to do that.” – Eric Shrestha, Dental Student at University of Kentucky Eric Shrestha, 27, is a third year dental student at UK. A native Floridian, Eric says he decided to become a dentist after having braces in high school. “It sparked an interest. Being a dentist seems a way to help people, and I want to do that.” Eric has found fulfillment as a dental student in a volunteer practice for professors and students alike, the “Mission Lexington Clinic”. The work is done downtown and serves uninsured adults in Fayette County. They are those who otherwise could not afford dental care. Volunteering at Mission Clinic has been a tradition since the 70s and is very much needed. Asked how he felt the first time he gave