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Senior Airman Kari Blankenship, a dental technician from the 48th Dental Squadron, reviews an x-ray during an initial examination Jan. 15, 2009, at RAF Mildenhall, England. X-rays provide dentists and technicians detailed imagery inside the mouth, teeth, and gums to ensure accuracy during examinations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)

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Maj. (Dr.) Elizabeth Kutner, a dentist from the 48th Dental Squadron, performs a pre-deployment examination on Staff Sgt. Nicholas Beebe Jan. 15, 2009, at RAF Mildenhall, England. Maj. Kutner and her team perform more than 160 dental procedures weekly for active duty service members stationed here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)

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A wide variety of dental tools lays on a tray while Maj. (Dr.) Elizabeth Kutner from the 48th Dental Squadron, performs an oral examination in the background Jan. 15, 2009, at RAF Mildenhall, England. Each tool has its own specific purpose to ensure that a dentist can perform a thorough examination or cleaning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)

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Staff Sgt. Jonathan Mercado, a dental technician from the 48th Dental Squadron, applies plaster to a set of impressions for a molded copy Jan 15, 2009, at RAF Mildenhall, England. The purpose of a mold is to make an exact model of your teeth so a dentist may perform further procedures, for example making a mouth guard fit perfectly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)

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The final product after the impression and plaster applications are complete Jan. 15, 2009, at RAF Mildenhall, England. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)

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48th Dental Squadron keeps Airmen mission ready

Published Jan. 28, 2009

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