The 23rd Dental Clinic recently reached a milestone through hard work and dedication to duty. “Our monthly readiness goal has always been to reach 95 percent of Marines and sailors in classes one and two,” said Cmdr. Melissa Ruff, clinic director, 23rd Dental Company. “In February 2014, we reached that goal and have maintained it through the month of March. All of the hard work and dedication from our staff have helped in us reaching our goal.” (Official Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released) - The 23rd Dental Clinic recently reached a milestone through hard work and dedication to duty. “Our monthly readiness goal has always been to reach 95 percent of Marines and sailors in classes one and two,” said Cmdr. Melissa Ruff, clinic director, 23rd Dental Company. “In February 2014, we reached that goal and have maintained it through the month of March. All of the hard work and dedication from our staff have helped in us reaching our goal.” (Official Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released)
Marines participating in Mojave Viper, a pre-deployment training evolution, wait outside the 23rd Dental Company’s Mobile Dental Unit Aug. 13 at the Camp Wilson. The objective of the MDU is to return Marines and sailors at the Combat Center to their training as quickly as possible while providing them with the necessary dental care. - Marines participating in Mojave Viper, a pre-deployment training evolution, wait outside the 23rd Dental Company’s Mobile Dental Unit Aug. 13 at the Camp Wilson. The objective of the MDU is to return Marines and sailors at the Combat Center to their training as quickly as possible while providing them with the necessary dental care.
Claudia N. Garza, dental assistant, and Navy Lt. Tom H. Nguy, assistance dental officer, clean a Marine’s teeth at the 23rd Dental Company clinic at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center July 22, 2008. Cleaning and proper hygiene of teeth is a crucial step in preventing tooth decay in an age of soft drinks and easily-accessible snacks. These two elements combined are a major cause of dental problems on base. - Claudia N. Garza, dental assistant, and Navy Lt. Tom H. Nguy, assistance dental officer, clean a Marine’s teeth at the 23rd Dental Company clinic at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center July 22, 2008. Cleaning and proper hygiene of teeth is a crucial step in preventing tooth decay in an age of soft drinks and easily-accessible snacks. These two elements combined are a major cause of dental problems on base.