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
Aug. 16, 2015 Osan Dental Clinic No. 1 in readiness The 51st Dental Squadron was recognized for having the number one readiness rating in the Air Force at 99.7 percent for the second quarter. The rating is given by Air Force Medical Operations Agency who oversees execution of the Air Force Surgeon General policies supporting expeditionary
July 29, 2015 DoD Awards Contract for Electronic Health Records The award of the new modernization contract for electronic health records is a great opportunity to "save money, save time, and most importantly, save lives," Christopher A. Miller, the Defense Healthcare Management Systems program executive officer said today.In a culmination of a more than
July 27, 2015 AF Surgeon General Message to the AFMS Dear Air Force Medical Professionals:I am deeply honored to serve the Airmen and families of the world's best Air Force as the 22nd Air Force Surgeon General. I could not be more proud of the outstanding medical professionals with whom I serve--officers, enlisted and civilian Airmen--and those who
June 11, 2015 PACANGEL 15-4 Papua New Guinea ends Pacific Angel 15-4 officially ended June 8 after seven days of civic assistance projects that provided medical care for 3,859 patients, refurbished three schools for 3,000 students and helped two local hospitals overhaul their ability to respond to emergencies.The Papua New Guinea Defence Force,
June 9, 2015 Air Force medical leader retires after 39 years During a ceremony filled with military tradition and reflection, the 21st surgeon general of the Air Force, Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas W. Travis, retired June 5 after 39 years of service.Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, officiated the ceremony where he stated that Lt. Gen. Travis has
May 20, 2015 36th MDOS ensures dental readiness for Airmen Whether it's the childhood memories of frightening sounds from someone in the next room or of seeing patients with pained looks and puffy faces from having their wisdom teeth pulled - the dental office isn't as scary as many may think.The technicians and dentists of the 36th Medical Operations
May 20, 2015 36th MDOS ensures dental readiness for Airmen Whether it's the childhood memories of frightening sounds from someone in the next room or of seeing patients with pained looks and puffy faces from having their wisdom teeth pulled - the dental office isn't as scary as many may think.The technicians and dentists of the 36th Medical Operations
April 29, 2015 A day in the life of a dental lab technician (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.)Dentures, crowns and night guards are just some of the unusual products made at the Peterson Area Dental Lab for personnel worldwide.Senior Airman
March 31, 2015 Air Force's updated policy further promotes tobacco-free environments The Air Force has led the military in advancing innovative tobacco control policies, such as the tobacco-free medical campus and prohibiting tobacco use outside "designated tobacco areas". Now, an updated Air Force Instruction, published in March, seeks to further reduce health impacts from smoking,
March 17, 2015 Air Force aims to improve health, performance With the goal to move from healthcare to health, the Air Force Medical Service has created a dynamic plan, which will transform health and human performance systems as they exist today. The Human Performance Concept of Operations, created by Air Force medical planners, strives to not only prevent or
Feb. 25, 2015 February is National Children's Dental Health Month The month of February is National Children's Dental Health Month. This year's slogan is "Join the Super Smile Team!"Every year thousands of dedicated dental professionals promote good oral health and healthy eating habits to our children. The 355th Dental Squadron is no exception.Each year, we
Feb. 6, 2015 Air Force Medicine: A Vision for the Future The United States Air Force's core missions are air and space superiority, ISR (intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance), rapid global mobility, global strike, and command and control. These are almost identical (but in different terms) to the missions the USAF had in 1947. But we now do these
Feb. 6, 2015 Air Force Medical Service 2014 annual award winners announced It is with great pride that the Air Force Surgeon General announces the recipients of the Air Force Medical Service 2014 Annual Awards. The categories include both individual and team awards, based on criteria outlined in AFI 36-2856, Medical Service Awards.The recipients' accomplishments include
Jan. 21, 2015 Air Force Surgeon General visits Beale Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas Travis, Air Force Surgeon General, visited Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 13-15, to get the latest updates on the 9th Medical Group's capabilities and accomplishments along with the overall health of the community.Travis oversees 75 military treatment facilities worldwide