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2ND DENTAL SQUADRON

2ND DENTAL SQUADRON


MISSION: Provide Superior Oral Health Care and Education to Ensure Global Ready Airmen

VISION: World Class Dental Care Team…Trusted, Innovative & Ready

COMMANDERS INTENT: SMILE COMM-2 (Sharp-7, Mentorship, Integrity, Legacy, Enjoy your service, Commitment, Communicate)

 

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • AFGSC Large Dental Clinic OTY ’17
  • AFGSC Best Ambulatory Patient Safety Program OTY ‘17
  • AFGSC Educator OTY Lt Col Leon Nieh ‘17

 

Related Articles

  • Lt. Col. Rachel A. Webber, 2nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron periodontist, stands in a dental suite with her personal protective equipment at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 26, 2020. All dentists and dental technicians working on or around patients will be wearing fitted face masks, hair coverings and gowns as part of the dental clinics safety procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Aileen Lauer)
    31 May 2020

    Dental Clinic Reopens in a Phased Approach

    The 2nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron is preparing to reopen on June 1, 2020 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. after not being fully operational since mid-March due to COVID-19.
  • This graphic was created for an article written by the 2nd Medical Group about the importance of children's dental hygiene. February is Children's Dental Health month and baby teeth are not just designed to fall out and need to be protected for the adult teeth to erupt safely.
    13 Feb 2020

    February is Children’s Dental Health Month

    “Why should I take my child to the dentist if they are going to eventually lose their baby teeth?” This is a common question that many parents have. If a child is not in pain and does not have their permanent teeth, there are still many reasons for children to see the dentist by the recommended age of one.
  • Residency program provides Airmen dental implant options
    5 Apr 2019

    Residency program provides Airmen dental implant options

    The 2nd Dental Squadron's residency program provides Airmen a variety of general dentistry and surgical options to include orthodontic procedures and dental implants. Staff Sgt. Mozer Da Cunha, 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, takes the final step to have his dental implant procedure completed.
  • Col. Ty Newman, left, 2 Bomb Wing Commander, joined the 2nd Dental Squadron staff and community partners for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 3,2017. The building is a one story modern facility constructed in 1976. It consists of 40 treatment rooms equipped with modern dental units and a Central Instrument Sterilization Processing Center. The renovation took two years and 28 days., included a 1,763 square-foot addition, a gain of three treatment rooms, including new dental chairs and cabinetry, and a new lobby.The Dental Squadron has four flights with 65 authorized military and civilian personnel. It provides dental care to over 5, 300 active duty Airmen. Barksdale's 2nd DS clinic is named after Major General George R. Kennebeck, the first Assistant Surgeon General for Dental Services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nevardo Cayemitte/Released)
    7 Mar 2017

    Dental Squadron cuts ribbon on renovated facility

    Col. Ty Neuman, left, 2 Bomb Wing Commander, joined the 2nd Dental Squadron staff and community partners for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 3,2017.
  • Dental laboratory technicians with the 2nd Dental Squadron process service requests at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 12, 2016. The 2nd DS creates a variety of products including nightguards, retainers, crowns, bridges and implants to assist with dental care. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer O. Da Cunha)
    17 Feb 2016

    Dental clinic provides same day crown service

    Dental laboratory technicians with the 2nd Dental Squadron process service requests at Barksdale Air
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