For Hospitalman Alexis Horlacher (far right), being a dental technician has her in the role of always being readily available to help those in need, albeit challenging at times. “Dental is a constant business with the ever-growing number of patients,” said the Valley Springs, California native, acknowledging that it has been eye-opening being part of treating so many patients. “It really feels hands-on with operational readiness and making an impact. Every single person in the Navy has to come through Dental at some point,” stressed Horlacher.
Just how valuable are dental techs?
“If dentists are the trees, dental assistants and hygienists are our branches. They are always by our patients’ chairside, support our dentists in a myriad of procedures, including capturing x-ray images, providing oral care education, preventative dental care and dental hygiene, setting up operatories and preparing patients for all dental evaluations and surgeries. Dentists are incomplete without our dental assistants. Hence, we have always thought of ourselves as ‘four-hand dentistry,’” exclaimed Cmdr. Hoan Nghiem, NHB senior dental executive.
| Date Taken: | 08.22.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 08.22.2023 14:12 |
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| Location: | BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, US |
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