The 325th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dental flight's mission is readiness; to make sure all Airmen on Tyndall Air Force Base, and other surrounding locations, are able to deploy at a moment's notice. All Airmen must see a dentist at least once a year for an annual exam, radiographs and a cleaning, at a minimum. Available treatments for emerging issues include cavity filings, root canals and more. Education for patients is also incredibly important, including brushing teeth twice a day, flossing and utilizing fluoride. Service members must care for their teeth to prevent emergent dental issues occurring in a deployed location where resources may not be available. Tyndall's dental clinic provides the utmost quality of care for...
In 2017, with the intent to inspire innovation within the Air Force, the Air Force Association put on the first “Spark Tank” competition in Orlando, Florida. In 2018, Gen. David Goldfein, former Chief of Staff of the Air Force, came out with Air Force innovation funds Air Force-wide.