Photo by Airman 1st Class Elora McCutcheon | Grand Forks Air Force Base | 09.07.2017
Senior Airman Alexis Lopez, dental assistant with the 319th Medical Group, currently works at the medical treatment facility on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. He previously was stationed at Oshawa Air Base, Japan, and hopes to cross-train to become a pararescueman. (U.S. Photo by Airman 1st Class Elora J. Martinez)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Elora McCutcheon | Grand Forks Air Force Base | 09.07.2017
Maj. Jon Federspiel, chief of dental services with the 319th Medical Group, left, and Senior Airman Alexis Lopez, dental assistant with the 319th MDG, right, work together to simulate patient care, Sept. 7, 2017, at the medical treatment facility on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. During a typical procedure, a dentist and dental assistant work together to help prioritize customer care and......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Elora McCutcheon | Grand Forks Air Force Base | 09.07.2017
Senior Airman Alexis Lopez, dental assistant with the 319th Medical Group, lays out an array of dental instruments used in routine check-ups and procedures Sept. 7, 2017, at the medical treatment facility on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. One of the first things dental assistants learn during their training is the proper names and uses of the instruments. (U.S. Photo by Airman 1st Class......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Elora McCutcheon | Grand Forks Air Force Base | 09.07.2017
Senior Airman Alexis Lopez, dental assistant with the 319th Medical Group, demonstrates proper sanitary procedure by putting on a face mask Sept. 7, 2017, at the medical treatment facility on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. Lopez said in addition to personal sanitation, there are also multiple steps taken to ensure treatment rooms are sanitary and prepared for patient use. (U.S. Photo by......
