Dentists straighten out bad habits

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  • By Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales
  • 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --  Wolf Pack dentists and technicians visited a local orphanage to help promote good oral hygiene for National Children's Dental Health Month, Feb. 27, 2014.

"I've met the caregivers at the facility and they are very nice," said Staff Sgt. Min Hubbard, 8th Medical Operations Squadron dental technician and trip coordinator. "It's nice to visit the often forgotten and overlooked sections in society in order to show that we care and hopefully instill in them proper oral hygiene habit that will last."

The Airmen educated the children on proper brushing, flossing and good oral care habits to ensure healthy teeth for life. While the dental clinic's goal was to promote dental health, they also helped promote relations between the base and the local community.

According to Ilmaekwon orphanage representatives, the visit was appreciated because their children learned different methods for brushing and flossing from a trusted source.

The Wolf Pack dental clinic closed out Children's Dental Health Month with the visit but hope to continue the relationship with the orphanage and ensure, not only good dental hygiene of Airmen but also the local community.