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Thomas is 73 years old. He is hypertensive and pre-diabetic. He survives by selling ceviche and seafood. He lost part of his teeth when he was very young. The remaining teeth have severe wear from grinding (bruxism) that causes sensitivity and periodontal problems. When he was young he used to play football, but in a…

Maria is 68 years old, retired woman. She lives on her own and is sometimes supported by community members in Palmarcito. She takes care of her little garden and maintains her home every day. Maria suffers from arthritis which is causing her problems when walking. High blood pressure and cataracts cause discomfort and vision strain,…

Rosalina is 59 years old. She was always dedicated to the care of her home, which she shares with her husband who is dedicated to agriculture. She has mobility problems due to arthritis. Rosalina came to the office with chronic pain in her teeth, presenting bleeding, extreme mobility, and loss of bone. Due to poor…

Elena sells fruits and seeds, she tends ranches and cooks for a living. At 78 years old, she has undergone operations on the womb (20 years ago) and gallbladder (8 years ago) and suffers from hypertension. Headaches and dizziness are common for her. She has been toothless for over 25 years. Elena’s 58-year-old son has…

Maria is 66 years old. She lives with a very modest amount of financial resources. She dedicates her life calling to making tortillas, but mainly she has been in the total and permanent care of her sister Lucila, 56, who is epileptic. She suffers from high blood pressure, is diabetic, and has kidney problems and…

Rosa is 59 years old farm worker and a housewife. She suffers from the colon, arthritis,hypertension, and high triglycerides. She is also diabetic, further complicating her general health. Rosa just spent almost three weeks in bed with typhoid fever. In our examination, we found the remains of necrotic and infected teeth. She has spent 40…