MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Senior Airman Cynthia Atilano, a dental technician for the 5th Medical Operations Squadron, takes a look inside a set of teeth before scaling calculus (plaque) off them here Oct. 2. Calculus, if not treated, can lead to gum disease. A dental checkup is just one way Airmen can ensure they're in good health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Boitz)
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Senior Airman Cynthia Atilano, a dental technician for the 5th Medical Operations Squadron, scrapes calculus, a form of plaque, off of "Dexter's" teeth here on October 2, 2007. Dexter is a training dummy for dental clinic. Calculus, if not treated, can lead to gum disease. A dental checkup is just one way Airmen can ensure they're in good health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Boitz)