Nov. 14, 2012 Protecting your teeth with mouth guards Knowing how to prevent injuries is important when you, or your child, participate in organized or recreational activities. Whether you are involved in contact sports like football or wrestling or non-contact sports such as gymnastics or weightlifting, wearing a mouth guard can offer significant
Nov. 8, 2012 377th Dental Squadron helps fight against tooth decay Xylitol is a funny-sounding word that packs a powerful punch when it comes to reducing tooth decay.The natural sweetener is in many items that most people come into contact with often. This includes several of the fruits and vegetables we eat daily, as well as the bark from certain trees, and
Nov. 2, 2012 Hungary-based Airmen write new chapter in multinational operations At this small, bare-bones, communist-era airfield located in the Hungarian countryside, midpoint between Budapest and Vienna, American Airmen are writing a dynamic new chapter in multinational cooperation and flight operations. Airmen assigned to the Heavy Airlift Wing at Papa Air Base, Hungary,
Oct. 24, 2012 Calls to the clinic improves care, save $1.5 million annually Have you ever had difficulty getting an appointment at the Base clinic? When you call for a problem you need solved today, do they sometimes send you to a network Urgent Care center? This situation can be frustrating."One of the major problems we have with access is patients who simply never show
Oct. 15, 2012 Around the world in 80 beats per minute Consistent quality is always a priority when it comes to medical care. Successful innovations and greater efficiency can send a hospital's credibility and patient reviews to new heights.And medical emergencies in the military community can be more complicated than a civilian emergency due to the
Oct. 10, 2012 Medical group finds innovative ways to improve healthcare service Since its activation in June, the 21st Medical Squadron has purposefully implemented changes and added programs to the Schriever Clinic in an effort to improve patient services. The 21st MDS, part of the 21st Medical Group, serves a population of approximately 2,000 personnel at Schriever AFB.
Oct. 9, 2012 Red Cross dental assistant program comes to Shaw The Red Cross dental assistant volunteer program offers spouses, dependents and friends of Team Shaw personnel an opportunity to become a skilled dental (chair-side) assistant free of charge."For a while we were hurting for dental assistants," explained Col. David Mapes, 20th Dental Squadron
Sept. 26, 2012 US, Nepal build relationships, improve lives A multinational team led by U.S., Nepalese, and Australian military members and civilians treated more than 4,100 villagers, repaired and renovated three schools, and shared expertise Sept. 10-15, during Operation Pacific Angel 12-4 in Nepal.The first Pacific Angel mission in Nepal featured free
Sept. 26, 2012 Dentists explain use of fluoride In today's world of sugary, sticky foods and drinks, regular exposure to fluoride is more important than ever. Fluoride helps strengthen teeth and prevents the formation of cavities.Fluoride is obtained from many different sources. It exists naturally in water sources and is formed from fluorine,
Sept. 19, 2012 Dental transition could cost you Recent changes in the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) have left some military families paying out of pocket. Many local dentists are not part of the new contractor's network, and though they may still "accept TRICARE," they will require a patient to pay beyond normal cost shares. This may result in
Sept. 13, 2012 Managing sensitive teeth Dentinal hypersensitivity, or sensitive teeth, is a very common issue for many patients. It can cause great discomfort that may lead to behavioral changes in patients' diets and oral health care regimens. The following is information provided by the 66th Medical Squadron Dental Flight to help
Sept. 12, 2012 Floss, brush, smile! Food debris from breakfast, lunch and dinner builds-up on and in-between teeth throughout the day. Most people brush their teeth in the morning and at night before going to bed. But brushing alone will not get rid of all food debris.The 97th Dental Squadron is raising awareness of cavity and gum
July 30, 2012 Foundation for Success: Charleston Airman returns from deployment Organizing a medical supply closet that was overflowing with random dental supplies, providing emergency care for patients, as well as being the first, and only, Air Force dental advisor in the battle-scarred region of Afghanistan were just some of the challenges faced by Maj. Courtney Schapira from
July 23, 2012 Air Force officials welcome 21st surgeon general The Air Force welcomed their 21st surgeon general as Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas W. Travis was sworn in by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz on July 20 here.General Travis was the Air Force deputy surgeon general since Nov. 2010, and he replaced Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Charles B. Green, who
July 20, 2012 Air Force medical leader retires after 34 years During a ceremony filled with military tradition and reflection, the 20th surgeon general of the Air Force, Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Charles B. Green, retired July 19 after 34 years of service.Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz officiated at the ceremony here where he stated that Lt. Gen. Green
July 19, 2012 Military dentists to train at new JBSA facility A new state-of-the art facility on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland that is dedicated to training military dentists in advanced specialties and serving as a worldwide referral center has officially opened its doors.During an early morning outdoor ceremony to avoid the Texas heat, military leaders
July 18, 2012 Dental lab puts teeth into work The sounds of drills and suction tubes strike fear in many people, but in the 56th Dental Squadron, not everyone makes patients cringe.Members of the 56th DS dental lab work every day to insure the teeth on Luke Air Force Base are healthy by keeping them safe, rebuilt or repaired."Here in the dental