by Capt. Aaron G. Campbell
64th BSB, 3rd BCT, 4th Inf. Div.
08.13.2010 COB ADDER, Iraq – The COB Adder dental clinic got an upgrade recently with a new four-chair facility that serves troops and civilian contractors.
The clinic can support basic procedures such as fillings and cleanings, but with the new facility upgrades, dentists can perform more complex treatments, such as removal of wisdom teeth and root canals.
“Currently we are evaluating our patients on sick call, addressing their immediate needs, in most cases the same day, and then completing any additional work at future appointments,” said Maj. George Vessouropolos, a general dentist from Boston.
All dental services performed in theater are notated online, allowing a seamless integration to patients' dental records and an accurate reference for their care upon redeployment.
The dental staff has been constantly improving the spectrum of treatment, offering soldiers emergency care as well as routine treatment.
In addition to office hours, the team of dentists and their assistants frequently travel to remote bases to ensure all soldiers in the “Iron Brigade” have access to quality dental work while deployed.
“These trips have been rewarding, as these soldiers would otherwise not have much access to care,” said Spc. Joshua Wonders, a dental technician with 3rd BCT, 4th Inf. Div. from Dayton, Ohio.
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