Prevention starts early: Dental readiness begins at home

Sgt. Sallymatta Yahuza, dental noncommissioned officer, Capt. Adam Fraeyman, general dentist, and Mindy Boline, dental hygienist, pose with educational materials during the Child & Youth Services Interactive Community Health Fair on Feb. 20 at the Middle School & Teen Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana. The team promoted preventive dental care and early oral health habits in recognition of Children’s Dental Health Month.
Sgt. Sallymatta Yahuza, dental noncommissioned officer, Capt. Adam Fraeyman, general dentist, and Mindy Boline, dental hygienist, teach children about proper brushing techniques and how certain foods affect overall dental health during the Child & Youth Services Interactive Community Health Fair on Feb. 20 at the Middle School & Teen Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana. The event provided an opportunity to promote prevention and lifelong dental readiness.
Mindy Boline, dental hygienist, demonstrates proper brushing techniques using a dental model for children during the Child & Youth Services Interactive Community Health Fair on Feb. 20 at the Middle School & Teen Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana. Civilian and military dental professionals provided hands-on education focused on building healthy oral hygiene habits early in life.