Cura Smiles reaches $1M milestone, changing lives one smile at a time
Located in City Heights Cura Smiles is a free dental clinic offering sustainable care to individuals and families without access to healthcare Photo courtesy of Olive Inhabitants Relations For a multitude of San Diegans living in poverty dental physical condition often takes a backseat to basic requirements like rent and groceries Without access to essential care people are left struggling with infections chronic pain and the emotional toll of damaged or missing teeth That s where Cura Smiles might be able to help Located in City Heights Cura Smiles is a free dental clinic offering sustainable care to individuals and families without access to healthcare Since opening in the clinic has provided more than free procedures in the last few days hitting an inspiring milestone million in services delivered One of those impacted is John a retired city inspector from Los Angeles who moved to San Diego after a serious injury forced him into early retirement Following surgeries and a limited budget his dental vitality was put on hold Still John devoted himself to humanitarian work around the city Through his outreach he learned about Cura Smiles After watching the clinic help others he decided to seek care himself for a broken tooth painful overbite and severe cavities While the clinic couldn t offer every arrangement he needed they were able to relieve his pain and stabilize his condition giving him time to plan for future healing Cura Smiles fills a void John disclosed They don t just care for people s teeth but they give them comfort acknowledgement and positive care I see the compassion they give and a motivation to help people Cura Smiles is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing sustainable dental care to individuals and families lacking healthcare access With a mission to improve oral wellness and overall well-being Cura Smiles strives to transform lives through vital dental care and mentoring The organization seeks to address the physical and psychological effects of poor oral healthcare which often leads to social stigma pain discomfort and systemic wellness issues
