06 March 2025 Dental Assistant Week worth smiling about at NHB When it comes to putting the bite in the fight at Naval Hospital Bremerton, there’s a dental assistant helping every Navy Dental Corps officer do just that.That specialized support is tailored to assist dentists in diagnosing, treating, and caring for patient’s oral health and is being acknowledged...
14 February 2025 Navy Dental Clinic Educates Base Children on Cavity Prevention 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...
01 November 2024 Cutting Teeth on Triage and Tactical Combat Casualty Care aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Did you know the role of a Dental officer extends far beyond maintaining oral health? Dental officers also serve as triage officers in times of crisis. They practice trauma evaluation skills by classifying patients into triage categories, performing triage and surgical support duties at battalion...