22 state-of-the-art dental and oral health centersnd A specialty of the MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion and a sign of the amazing evolution of the site. The pavilion opened at the former Citadel Mall in late December 2019, a month before his case of COVID was first diagnosed in the United States, but the timing wasn’t ideal.
But the pavilion is thriving nonetheless, seeing 64,000 patients last year alone. The addition of the dental office brings James’ expertise from the Medical College of South Carolina. B. From Edwards College of Dental Medicine to Charleston’s Most Populated Area.
“This is an example of farsightedness,” said Ann, widow of James B. Edwards, cutting the ribbon.
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg agreed. “Our customer base is here. And while I certainly love and encourage people to come downtown and enjoy everything there is to offer our services to the citizens of West Ashley, The concept of doing is what this entire center is all about.
The clinic has four treatment rooms, an on-site imaging room, an on-site full-time dentist, and MUSC faculty members who specialize in dentistry visit patients. Her Sarandeep Huja, DDS, Ph.D., dean of the dental school, said the clinic will focus on the needs of patients and communal services directed by her existing MUSC Health patients. .
“In addition to excellent dental care, we will eventually have all specialties and access to all levels of care (faculty, residents, students). It is very important to have a similar experience.”
DMD and MUSC board member Paul Davis shares the foresight that led to the creation of the clinic. “Today’s ceremony is a milestone that began with the vision of Dr. Huja and his team, a vision that has been shared and endorsed by Dr. Cole and Dr. Cawley, and he MUSC Health, MD, and Patrick Cawley, MD, CEO of MUSC Health
“This vision highlights the importance of oral health as it relates to overall health and well-being,” said Davis.
Cole focused his efforts on realizing that vision. “I am honored to lead so many talented and dedicated people who are working hard to make a difference in people’s lives. .”
Board Chairman James Lemon, DMD, also attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, along with MUSC Health’s Chief Medical Officer, Gene Hong, MD, and Executive Vice President, Academic Affairs and Chancellor, Lisa Saladin, PT, Ph.D. Did.
Huja said West Ashley Dental Clinic is the first dental clinic not located on MUSC’s downtown campus, and that growth will continue. And it will be a symbol of what can be done for patients. “Why is this clinic important? The relationship between systemic and oral health is epitomized in this model of integrated care, which MUSC offers here at West Ashley Medical in his pavilion.”
According to Anne Edwards, the clinic will bring the much-needed option of dental expertise backed by the university’s medical center to residents of West Ashley. “It’s great that you came to them. And that’s very important. Thank you to everyone who made it possible.”
To book a dental clinic at the MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion, please call 843-876-9267.