An inside look: 2nd DS performs routine cleaning

Staff Sgt. David Tierney, 2nd Dental Squadron dental technician, demonstrates what it’s like to receive dental care at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 14, 2016. The 2nd DS provides care for Team Barksdale's dental needs ranging from oral surgery, dental x-rays and dental hygiene. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luke Hill)

An inside look: 2nd DS performs routine cleaning

Staff Sgt. David Tierney, 2nd Dental Squadron dental technician, cleans a patient’s teeth at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 14, 2016. After each cleaning, all tools are sterilized and stored, and a clean set of equipment is used for the next patient. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luke Hill)

An inside look: 2nd DS performs routine cleaning

Staff Sgt. David Tierney, 2nd Dental Squadron dental technician, uses a scraper to remove plaque from a patients teeth at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 14, 2016. Annual teeth cleanings give the 2nd DS an opportunity to track patients’ overall dental health. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luke Hill)

An inside look: 2nd DS performs routine cleaning

Staff Sgt. David Tierney, 2nd Dental Squadron dental technician, uses a scraper to remove plaque from a patient’s teeth at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 14, 2016. In addition to routine cleaning, the 2nd DS also provides nightguards, retainers, crowns, bridges and implants for patient’s teeth. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luke Hill)

An inside look: 2nd DS performs routine cleaning

Staff Sgt. David Tierney, 2nd Dental Squadron dental technician, uses a scraper to remove plaque from a patient’s teeth at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 14, 2016. Airmen are required to have their teeth cleaned once per year to help maintain good overall dental hygiene. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luke Hill)

An inside look: 2nd DS performs routine cleaning

Published Sept. 20, 2016
By By Senior Airman Luke Hill
2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Staff Sgt. David Tierney, 2nd Dental Squadron dental technician, demonstrates what it’s like to receive dental care at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 14, 2016. The 2nd DS provides care for Team Barksdale's dental needs ranging from oral surgery, dental x-rays and dental hygiene. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luke Hill)