Gimcheon City Supports 'Dental Prosthesis Procedures' for 45 Elderly and Disabled Individuals View original image


[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongwook Park] Gyeongsangbuk-do Gimcheon City announced on the 19th that it will select 45 low-income elderly and disabled individuals to carry out a free denture treatment project.


The recipients will receive complete dentures, partial dentures, and abutment tooth treatments at 23 local dental clinics. The out-of-pocket expenses (ranging from 70,000 to 2,150,000 KRW), excluding health insurance premiums and medical benefits coverage, will be supported.



Son Taeok, head of the public health center, stated, "For those using dentures for the first time, it is important to cut soft foods into small pieces and chew them multiple times," and added, "We are also conducting free fluoride coating and scaling projects for small business owners and seniors aged 65 and over."


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