Feb. 10, 2018 Children's Dental Health Month: What parents need to know February is Children’s Dental Health Month and parents need to know what to look out for to make sure their children have great dental health.Teaching children about taking care of their teeth can be challenging, but it’s important to ensure a good foundation for building lifelong habits of oral
Feb. 8, 2018 Dentist approved for readiness requirement Airman Briana Wilson, newest member of the 932nd Airlift Wing dental team, takes bitewing X-rays of Master Sgt. Chris Wagoner, aircraft hydraulic shop, 932nd Maintenance Squadron, Jan. 6, 2018, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. This was Wilson's first Reserve weekend and she kept busy with taking
Feb. 5, 2018 “No bite, no fight:” Reserve Citizen Airman balances dentistry career in and out of uniform Growing up, Maj. Lindsey Merchant, 301st Medical Squadron general dentist, spent her summers volunteering in her aunt’s dental office. From cleaning to sterilizing equipment, this introduction to the field greatly influenced her desire to one day become a dentist herself.
Dec. 21, 2017 Military working dogs keep their bite with the help of Air Force dentists Every Airman knows the importance of medical readiness. From the clinic to combat, the Air Force is equipped with healthcare providers ready to deliver the necessary care. This also means providing care for military working dogs. Air Force dentists extend their services to help man’s best friend
Oct. 27, 2017 Airman readiness: Taking care of the body starts with the mouth Before reaching for that mid-afternoon soda or in to that bowl of office candy, you might want to think about how well you are keeping your mouth clean. The mouth is an important part of the body and can affect overall health. October is Dental Hygiene Month and, according to Air Force dental
Sept. 5, 2017 AF dentist, Army veterinarian team up for K-9 root canal in AOR In a deployed environment, adequate medical care is crucial to ensuring that people can execute the mission. Our airmen need to be physically and mentally healthy or the mission could suffer. The 386th Expeditionary Medical Group boasts a medical clinic, physical therapist, mental health team and
Aug. 22, 2017 Wright-Patterson medical Airman named Trusted Care Hero WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – “I remember hearing something from my sergeant in tech school and it just clicked in my head right away,” Airman Justin Morris said, reflecting on working sick call one day as a dental assistant technician apprentice, preparing to go through a set of
Aug. 10, 2017 JB Charleston hygienist named 2016 Dental Civilian of the Year Patrick Miller, a registered dental hygienist at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, was recently named the Air Force’s 2016 Dental Civilian of the Year. Each year, the award recognizes a government service employee for outstanding individual performance and achievement in the Air Force Dental
July 14, 2017 Wright-Patterson Dental Lab assists 711th during ejection seat research WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The subjects of dental appliances and ejection seats may seem worlds apart to most, but for two Wright-Patterson Air Force Base organizations they met to solve a persistent research obstacle at the 711th Human Performance Wing.It was Tech. Sgt. Jeffery
June 23, 2017 Ramstein Area Dental Lab provides smiles for Airmen, Soldiers Many Airmen and Soldiers are used to working alongside one another in a variety of career fields. Pilots, security forces, maintainers, and others often have the opportunity to build a partnership with sister services through exercises and deployments.
March 3, 2017 Upcoming exercises in Latin America to help Air Force achieve total dental readiness Air Force dentists, hygienists and dental technicians are gearing up for three Dental Readiness Training Exercises in Latin America over the next several months, allowing Air Force dental teams to practice field dentistry and prepare for future contingency operations.“The primary mission of the
Jan. 26, 2017 Proper dental care can prevent disease More than fighting bad breath or preventing gingivitis, research shows that dental health also contributes to the overall well-being of Airmen. Good dental care includes an annual checkup, brushing and flossing, drinking fluoridated water and making sure everyone in the family is covered by dental
July 29, 2016 Handcrafting dental readiness Whenever U.S. Air Force combat airlifters need dental work, they often count on a small team of specialists at the 19th Medical Group Clinic. The unit works behind-the-scenes crafting unique dental prostheses as part of the 19th Aerospace Medicine Squadron dental laboratory element. They assist
July 13, 2016 59th MDW brings normalcy to wounded patients Most people have no idea what “maxillofacial” means, but to wounded warriors with traumatic injuries the word inspires hope. Disfigured by circumstances while abroad or at home, maxillofacial prosthodontics gives wounded warriors, veterans and civilians a chance at living a normal life.
June 30, 2016 Air Force Medical Service celebrates 67th birthday The Air Force Medical Service will celebrate its 67th anniversary on July 1, after being established in 1949.In September 1947, the combat elements of the Army Air Forces separated from the United States Army, forming the U.S. Air Force. A few Air Force support functions, such as medical care,
June 10, 2016 21st Medical Dental Group at Peterson AFB breaks new ground The 21st Medical Group broke ground for its new dental clinic on May 25.
Feb. 9, 2016 Learning how to get that perfect smile! February is National Children's Dental Health Month. On Feb. 5, members of the Dental Squadron from the 779th Medical Group went to the Child Development Center on Joint Base Andrews. This year's campaign slogan is "Sugar Wars" to educate children of all ages about fighting against the Sweet Tooth
Sept. 11, 2015 Commentary: Mouthguards: Use them or lose them (your teeth) Imagine what you would look like if you lost some of your front teeth.More importantly, imagine what it would be like to talk and eat without them. Losing your front teeth would make it impossible to pronounce certain words correctly and extremely difficult to bite into your favorite foods. If you
Aug. 19, 2015 Medical collaboration provides world-class care during PACANGEL-Philippines Rayian Carazon slept soundly for the first time in weeks Aug. 16.Already caring for energetic 1-year-old Trica and four months pregnant with her second child, Carazon constantly worried about the health of her young family. Until this day, she had no way to know if there was anything wrong.Through