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Lonely? Anxious? Depressed? Maybe Your Dentist Can Help

on Thu, 2019-02-28 10:21   Alyssa

Dr. Huong Le spends an average of 45 minutes with each of her dental patients during their visits, so she gets to know them well, especially the older ones who come in more than twice a year.

She hears about their families, stories from their home countries and, often, how lonely they feel. More than once, Le and her staff at Asian Health Services have heard their patients express suicidal thoughts.

Story Date: 
February 27, 2019
News Author: 
Ana B. Ibarra
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