DR. LUCY JEANNETTE VILLEGAS ALZATE
More than 25 years of Dental Medicine and operating 3 medical offices.
General, Surgical, and Cosmetic Dentistry
and Sleep Apnea
EJE MEDIC GROUP is based in coffee country in Armenia, Quindo. Realizing the difficulty to provide adequate care to disabled veterans throughout Colombia. We created a network of medical professionals across different specialities to provide treatment to veterans in their nearest city. We now have a satellite clinic in Cartagena.
EJE MEDIC GROUP is the first veteran clinic to manufacture ORAL APPLIANCE for sleep apnea for veterans overseas. Spearheading this innovation is Dr. Alzate who has over 25 years in dentistry and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy. The National Institute of Health has documented that Oral Appliance to be an equally effective therapy in reducing the risk of fatal cardiovascular events in patients with severe Obstructive Sleep Appliance (OSA) when compared to CPAP. ORAL APPLIANCE ARE FDA APPROVED.
Veterans with PTSD have a high probability to also have OSA. With this in mind, veterans can apply for OSA care as secondary disability. Untreated OSA is associated with increased risks of strokes, myocardial infarction, motor vehicle crashes, reduced work performance, and increased occupational injuries. Moreover, OSA can damage critical areas of the brain that regulates breathing, balance, memory, and the autonomic nervous system. A veteran's life may be shorten by 10 to 20 years.
Our experienced team of dentists and specialists is dedicated to providing advanced and compassionate care to veterans with service connected dental disability . Rest assured, our general dentists and specialists in oral and maxillofacial surgery and endodontics are committed to excellence to bring your create your beautiful smile and confidence back.
Veterans suffering from PTSD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorders may have the opportunity to free integral dental care through our dedicated program as a secondary disability. Contact us for more information at ejemedicspa@ejemedicspa.com.
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