West palm beach va sets the national record: dental service to offer first and only fda approved robotic surgery | va west palm beach health care | veterans affairs

PRESS RELEASE October 18, 2024 West Palm Beach , FL — The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVAHCS) is proud to announce the only VA nationwide with the integration of the

state-of-the-art Yomi robotic system, enhancing the precision and efficiency of dental surgery for Veterans. Transforming the way we provide care, the Yomi robot allows dental professionals

to perform minimally invasive procedures with improved accuracy, offering a higher standard of care for Veteran patients. This achievement is another milestone in the multi-year journey to

distinguish the WPBVAHCS as a leader in cutting-edge healthcare with use of robotic technology to achieve faster recovery times, reduced discomfort, and improved long-term outcomes. “WE ARE

TRULY DEDICATED TO WORLD-CLASS HEALTHCARE, AS THE ONLY VA TO OFFER THIS ENHANCED DENTAL SERVICE, PUT SIMPLY- WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED,” SAID CHIEF OF STAFF DR. RONALD WILLIAMS. “ACCESS IS

AT THE CENTER OF WHAT WE DO, AND INNOVATION ALLOWS A STANDARD OF ACCESS FOR OUR VETERANS THEY CAN’T FIND ANYWHERE ELSE, BUT HERE WITH US.” The Yomi system is now operational and available

to eligible patients. This addition underscores the VA’s dedication to offering groundbreaking, high-quality care to America’s heroes. For more information, contact the West Palm Beach VA

Healthcare System Public Affairs Office at 561-422-8607. xxx Media contacts Andrea Madrazo, Public Affairs Officer ###