The Bennie and Martha Benjamin Foundation has donated $56,000 worth of dental equipment to the St. Thomas East End Medical Center, a contribution clinic officials say will significantly expand and modernize oral health services on St. Thomas.
STEEMCC’s dental clinic serves approximately 5,000 patients each year, providing preventive, diagnostic and restorative care to residents of all ages. Many of those patients rely on the center as their primary source of dental services. According to the center, the new equipment is expected to increase appointment availability, reduce wait times and improve diagnostic accuracy, while creating a safer and more comfortable clinical environment.
The donation includes a fully equipped dental operatory with an exam chair, doctor’s stool and assistant stool; two digital intraoral sensors; two intraoral X-ray units; an AirStar 40 dental air compressor; and a new water distiller. Clinic administrators said the upgrades will strengthen infection control, streamline clinical efficiency and enhance the quality of imaging and patient care.
“This donation represents an investment not only in equipment, but in the health and wellbeing of our community,” said Gloria Colon, executive assistant to the dental director. “Thanks to the Bennie and Martha Benjamin Foundation, STEEMCC is better equipped to support our dental team and continue delivering compassionate, high-quality care to the patients who rely on us every day.”
For decades, the Bennie and Martha Benjamin Foundation has supported health care advancement, educational opportunities and community-focused initiatives in the territory. Clinic officials said the latest gift continues that legacy while directly strengthening access to essential oral health services for families across St. Thomas.
