51st MDG dental clinic sparks smiles during National Children’s Dental Health Month

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 51st Medical Group dental clinic pose for a photo at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 23, 2024. The Airmen visited Osan Elementary School for National Children’s Dental Health Month. Their goal was to spread awareness about the importance of dental hygiene to children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

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51st MDG dental clinic sparks smiles during National Children’s Dental Health Month

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 51st Medical Group dental clinic participate in games with Osan Elementary School students at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 23, 2024. Airmen visited the school to spread awareness about National Children’s Dental Health Month. They aimed to communicate the importance of dental hygiene while making it a fun and interactive experience for the children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

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51st MDG dental clinic sparks smiles during National Children’s Dental Health Month

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Terra Thomas, 51st Medical Group dental assistant, left, and Capt. Theresa Ten-Haaf, general dentist, middle, host dental hygiene themed games for Osan Elementary School students at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 23, 2024. Airmen assigned to the 51st Medical Group dental clinic visited the school for National Children’s Dental Health Month. They conducted lessons on dental health and ended the session with interactive games and prizes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

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51st MDG dental clinic sparks smiles during National Children’s Dental Health Month

U.S. Air Force Capt. John Namgoong, 51st Medical Group general dentist, left, and Senior Airman Kyna Phimphrachanh, dental assistant, pass out prizes to Osan Elementary School students at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 23, 2024. The Airmen visited the school to bring awareness to National Children’s Dental Health Month. They hosted games and passed out prizes to make learning about dental hygiene a fun and interactive experience for the children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

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51st MDG dental clinic sparks smiles during National Children’s Dental Health Month

Fourth and fifth grade students at Osan Elementary School await a briefing from U.S. Airmen assigned to the 51st Medical Group dental clinic at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 23, 2024. The dental clinic visited the school in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month. They taught dental hygiene lessons followed by interactive games and prizes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

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51st MDG dental clinic sparks smiles during National Children’s Dental Health Month

Published Feb. 27, 2024
By Senior Airman Brittany Russell
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 51st Medical Group dental clinic visit Osan Elementary School for National Children's Dental Health Month at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 23, 2024. The visit was part of an initiative to teach children about the importance of dental hygiene in a fun and interactive way. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)