21st Dental Squadron promotes oral care at Peterson SFB CDC

The 21st Dental Squadron teamed-up with the Peterson SFB Main and Eastside CDCs to educate our military children on proper oral hygiene practices and how to prevent tooth decay. In addition, each child received an oral hygiene kit to aid them on their journey to a healthy and bright smile. Over 300 children participated in the two-day event which included a story reading, coloring sheets, fun dental-inspired characters, and hands-on brushing practice.

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21st Dental Squadron promotes oral care at Peterson SFB CDC

A child at the East Child Development Center enthusiastically practices toothbrush strokes on a stuffed dinosaur while U.S. Air Force Maj. Kathy Egipciaco, 21st Dental Squadron general dentist, guides her at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Feb. 21, 2025. The 21st DS teamed up with the Peterson SFB main and East CDC to educate children on proper oral care and how to prevent tooth decay. (U.S. Space Force photo by Amanda Schrotberger)

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21st Dental Squadron promotes oral care at Peterson SFB CDC

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hailey Currence, 21st Dental Squadron dental laboratory technician, left, teaches a little boy oral hygiene on a stuffed unicorn at the East Child Development Center, at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Feb. 21, 2025. February marks the National Children’s Dental Health Month, which brings together healthcare professionals and parents to promote the importance of good oral health. (U.S. Space Force photo by Amanda Schrotberger)

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21st Dental Squadron promotes oral care at Peterson SFB CDC

U.S. Air Force Maj. Kathy Egipciaco, 21st Dental Squadron general dentist instructs a child on proper way to brush teeth using a stuffed animal at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Feb. 21, 2025. February marks the National Children’s Dental Health Month, this month-long observance brings together healthcare professionals and parents to promote the importance of good oral health. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez)

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21st Dental Squadron promotes oral care at Peterson SFB CDC

U.S. Airman 1st Class Hailey Currence, 21st Dental Squadron dental lab technician, reads to a group of children during the National Children’s Oral Health Month event at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Feb. 21, 2025. The event included a story reading, coloring sheets, dental-inspired characters and hands-on brushing practice. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Jaime Sanchez).

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21st Dental Squadron promotes oral care at Peterson SFB CDC

Members from the 21st Dental Squadron show children at the Child Development Center eastside how to properly brush teeth on stuffed animals at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Feb. 21, 2025. The 21st DS teamed-up with the Peterson SFB main and eastside Child Development Centers to educate children on proper oral care and how to prevent tooth decay. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez)

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21st Dental Squadron promotes oral care at Peterson SFB CDC

From Left, U.S. Maj. Kathy Egipciaco, 21st Dental Squadron general dentist, Airman 1st Class Brinna Gipson, 21st DS dental laboratory technician, Airman First Class Hailey Currence, 21st DS dental laboratory technician, Senior Airman Hailey Clark, 21st DS noncommission officer of preventive dentistry, and Staff Sgt. Dylan Parker, 21st DS oral preventive assistant stand together at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Feb. 21, 2025. The 21st DS teamed-up with the Peterson SFB main and eastside Child Development Centers to educate children on proper oral care and how to prevent tooth decay. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez)

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21st Dental Squadron promotes oral care at Peterson SFB CDC

A child at the Child Development Center eastside practices on a stuffed animal how to properly brush teeth at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Feb. 21, 2025. February marks the National Children’s Dental Health Month, this month-long observance brings together healthcare professionals and parents to promote the importance of good oral health. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez)

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Peterson Space Force Base holds National Children’s Dental Health Month

Published Feb. 24, 2025
By Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez
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PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. -- The 21st Dental Squadron teamed-up with the Peterson SFB Main and Eastside CDCs to educate our military children on proper oral hygiene practices and how to prevent tooth decay. In addition, each child received an oral hygiene kit to aid them on their journey to a healthy and bright smile. Over 300 children participated in the two-day event which included a story reading, coloring sheets, fun dental-inspired characters, and hands-on brushing practice.

21st Dental Squadron promotes oral care at Peterson SFB CDC

21st Dental Squadron promotes oral care at Peterson SFB CDC

21st Dental Squadron promotes oral care at Peterson SFB CDC

21st Dental Squadron promotes oral care at Peterson SFB CDC

21st Dental Squadron promotes oral care at Peterson SFB CDC

21st Dental Squadron promotes oral care at Peterson SFB CDC

21st Dental Squadron promotes oral care at Peterson SFB CDC

21st Dental Squadron promotes oral care at Peterson SFB CDC