Dental Assistants Recognition Week: Passion, Purpose, and Dental Care
Airman Kinley Noel, a dental assistant assigned to the 59th Dental Squadron, poses for a photo at Dunn Dental Clinic, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, in honor of Dental Assistants Recognition Week, March 6, 2024. U.S. Air Force dental assistants aid dentists in delivering care to military personnel and families, assisting during procedures, preparing equipment, taking X-rays, maintaining records, ensuring equipment cleanliness, providing patient education, and assisting with administrative tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Martinez)
