Children's Dental Health Month

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Seth Kordic, right, 60th Dental Squadron dental technician, prepares to take a dental x-ray of a child at Travis Air Force Base, California, Feb. 17, 2023. The David Grant USAF Medical Center dental clinic provided children with dental exams and cleanings for National Children's Dental Health Month. (U.S. Air Force Photograph by Heide Couch)

Children's Dental Health Month

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jakob Dransfield, 60th Dental Squadron Resident in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program, examines a child’s teeth at Travis Air Force Base, California, Feb. 17, 2023. The David Grant USAF Medical Center dental clinic provided children with dental exams and cleanings for National Children's Dental Health Month. (U.S. Air Force Photograph by Heide Couch)

Children's Dental Health Month

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyson Hazard, 60th Dental Squadron general dentist, examines a child’s teeth at Travis Air Force Base, California, Feb. 17, 2023. The David Grant USAF Medical Center dental clinic provided children with dental exams and cleanings for National Children's Dental Health Month. (U.S. Air Force Photograph by Heide Couch)

Children's Dental Health Month

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyson Hazard, left, 60th Dental Squadron general dentist and Maj. David Welch, 60th MDG pediatric dentist, examine a child’s teeth at Travis Air Force Base, California, Feb. 17, 2023. The David Grant USAF Medical Center dental clinic provided children with dental exams and cleanings for National Children's Dental Health Month. (U.S. Air Force Photograph by Heide Couch)

Children's Dental Health Month

Published Feb. 24, 2023
By Heide Couch
60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

Travis Air Force Base, California --

The Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency program, 60th Dental Squadron, hosted a children’s dental screening and cleaning day, at Travis Air Force Base, California, Feb. 17, 2023. This event highlighted the importance of oral health to overall health during National Children's Dental Health Month. The goal was to create a fun environment for the kids while also discussing home habits with both the parents and the children to ensure healthy smiles.