When the U.S. Navy Dental Corps was officially birthed, August 22, 1912, Sailors were drilled that individual oral health was crucial in putting their bite in the fight for operational readiness.In acknowledging that founding, the 113th birthday theme, “The Roots of Readiness: Setting the Foundation...

Leaders at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), part of the Defense Health Agency’s Defense Health Network Pacific Rim, welcomed U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01) on Aug. 11 for an official visit focused on readiness, health care delivery, and an innovative program that is transforming warfighter...

Anniversaries are more than just dates on a calendar. They offer a moment to pause and celebrate the contributions of individuals, both past and present. They also build esprit de corps by helping to define an organization’s origins and marking how far it has come. Each year on August 22, Navy...

The Annual Federal Services Dental Educator’s Workshop (FSDEW) was held on 15-17 April 2025 by the Postgraduate Dental College of Uniformed Services University of the Health Services (USUHS).FSDEW is the premier annual symposium that convenes Tri-Service Graduate Dental Education (GDE) leaders to...

Navy Lieutenant Patrick Campbell received his Fleet Marine Force Pin during a ceremony held Friday, March7, 2025 aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point.To earn the pin, Campbell demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the Marine Corps’ force structure, physical fitness and tactical...

The Naval Health Clinic Lemoore’s Dental Clinic is taking proactive steps to combat childhood dental problems. The team is visiting two local schools onboard Naval Air Station Lemoore during the month of February to provide preventive dental care through community outreach.Active duty dentists and...

Courtesy story by Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community OutreachMILLINGTON, Tenn. – Lt. Natalie Wen, a native of Hartland, Wisconsin, was recently selected as the U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Junior Officer of the Quarter (JOOQ), for fiscal year quarter four, and Junior...

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Since 2005, the U.S. Navy has hosted Navy Weeks in cities around the country without a significant Navy presence to educate the American public on its capabilities and relevance to national security. It brings Sailors from all around the globe to conduct outreach and immerse...

SAN ANTONIO – (Oct. 17, 2024) –To bring the story of Military City USA’s unique military and civilian medical research and clinical care collaborations to national and global attention, the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF), hosted its 2024 Heroes of...

For 112 years – and counting - they’ve been the substance behind Sailor smiles...