Creating Smiles in the Wild

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TANANA, Alaska - Two hours north of Fairbanks via Blackhawk helicopter, sits a remote village far removed from major roads, airports, and basic medical and dental care.

The 230 residents of Tanana, though far off the beaten path, are not forgotten, nor will they ever be forgotten by the members of the specialized dentistry team who volunteered their time and skills in support of Arctic Care 2011.

Arctic Care is a recurring medical readiness and logistics training exercise that delivers real-world medical, dental and veterinary care to underserved communities in remote, difficult-toreach parts of Aaska. As an innovative training program, it falls under the Office of the …